My School

Middle School is like a roller coaster, filled with ups and downs, twists and turns; it's exhilarating and scary all at the same time! From piles of homework to understanding the variety of "interesting" people working at your school and dealing with the new challenges of changing for gym class in front of everyone, it's normal to feel a little overwhelmed.

That's why in My School from the Middle School Survival Series, we'll tackle the things that weight heavily on middle school students just like you. This book will address important middle school issues like:

• dealing with bullies, jocks, nerds, and every other category of student you encounter
• revealing the truth behind the urban legends of middle school
• pop quizzes, tardiness, and other survival tips

This book is filled with short and easy-to-read tips, along with funny stories from the authors (who, believe it or not, used to be middle school morons!), and quotes and questions from students just like you. After reading My School, you'll be able to walk the halls with more confidence than ever.



Kurt Johnston is a junior high pastor in Southern California. He's served in middle school ministry since 1988Ñlonger than most of you have been alive! Kurt was once a middle school student, and when he was in 8th grade he was beaten up by a 7th grader. Kurt and his family live in Orange County where he spends his free time surfing and still avoiding 7th-grade bullies.

Mark Oestreicher has been in middle school ministry for 25 years. Before that he was a middle schooler who got in trouble on a regular basis. He leads a small group of middle school guys and has a daughter in middle school. He's president of Youth Specialties and lives in San Diego with his wife, Jeannie, and his kids, Liesl and Max.