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middle school social dynamics

Books about middle school social dynamics for readers of all ages.

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Boy trouble

Diana G. Gallagher

Ages 9–13dating and romanceself-discovery

Cover of Tales from a NOT-SO-Secret Crush Catastrophe

Tales from a NOT-SO-Secret Crush Catastrophe

Rachel Renée Russell

Ages 8–13crush and romancefriendship

Cover of Tales from a not-so-happy heartbreaker

Tales from a not-so-happy heartbreaker

Rachel Renée Russell

Ages 9–14friendshipself-discovery

Cover of Tales from a not-so-popular party girl

Tales from a not-so-popular party girl

Rachel Renée Russell

Ages 8–14friendshipself-acceptance