Publisher's Synopsis
Theo Muddleton's only goal for seventh grade? Survive.
But in the chaotic world of Dry Falls Middle School, that's easier said than done. Between avoiding the school's biggest bully, Spike Knuckles, dealing with his prank-loving little sister Pippa, and trying to stay off Principal Wentworth's detention list, Theo's got his hands full. Things take a turn for the worse when the dreaded science fair rolls around, and Theo and his best friend Blinky decide to build an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine-because why keep things simple when you can complicate them? With every step forward comes disaster: sabotage from Spike, mishaps involving egg-throwing chickens, and a cafeteria food fight that lands Theo in more trouble than ever. But just when it looks like all hope is lost, Theo discovers that with a little creativity, teamwork, and sheer determination, even the most complicated chain reactions can have a surprising outcome...especially when Spike's "super high-tech" volcano exceeds all expectations. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, crazy middle school antics, and the trials of surviving seventh grade, Middle School Shocker is a hilarious and heartwarming story about friendship, perseverance, and learning how to embrace the chaos.
