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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Steve Carr · Film · 2016
If you enjoyed the rebellious schemes in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, you will love these tales of school-age mischief.
Books on the same thread
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2007
Just like the protagonist of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, Greg Heffley navigates the social minefields of middle school with a relatable and humorous sense of survival.
The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 7)
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2012
Fans of the desperate rule-breaking in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life will recognize the same frantic social pressure as Greg attempts to navigate his school dance.
The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1)
Rick Riordan · Book · 2010
The boarding school setting and focus on friendship found in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life are mirrored here as Jason discovers his true identity among classmates.
Hooky
Míriam Bonastre Tur · Book · 2021
If the thrill of being a rule-breaker in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life appealed to you, you will appreciate Dani and Dorian's journey as accidental fugitives.
Series on the same thread

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Scott Fellows · Series · 2004
Much like the guide-defying antics in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, Ned provides essential, fourth-wall-breaking strategies for any student trying to navigate the halls of middle school.

Freaks and Geeks
Paul Feig · Series · 1999
The identity crisis and social rebellion central to Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life are explored with a similar coming-of-age perspective through the lives of these high schoolers.

Kenan & Kel
Kim Bass · Series · 1996
The constant scheming and buddy dynamics that drive the plot of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life are perfectly captured in these comedic high school misadventures.

Regular Show
J.G. Quintel · Series · 2010
The spirit of escapism and friendship that defines the characters in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life remains the core of these surreal and humorous workplace misadventures.
Podcasts on the same thread

Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
While departing from the school setting of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, this show captures the same conversational, relatable humor regarding the frustrations of daily life.

Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy · Podcast · 2026
If you enjoyed the rebellious curiosity found in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, you will appreciate this comedic exploration of historical absurdity and scientific skepticism.
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Common questions
Is Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life about a student trying to follow school rules?
No, the plot of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life focuses on a quiet artist named Rafe Katchadorian who decides to break every rule in the school handbook alongside his best friend Leo to challenge the strict environment.
What is the main motivation for the protagonist in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life?
In Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, the protagonist Rafe Katchadorian is a quiet teenager with a wild imagination who is tired of the rules placed before him at school, leading him to devise a plan to break them.
Who helps Rafe Katchadorian break the rules in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life?
In Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, Rafe Katchadorian is joined by his best friend Leo. Together, they create a plan to break every rule in the school handbook, which inevitably results in trouble for both of them.
Does Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life involve a creative student?
Yes, the main character in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life is a quiet teenage artist named Rafe Katchadorian. He uses his wild imagination to navigate his frustrations with the school system by attempting to break all of the school rules.