Getting ready to start middle school? Well, you´ll need to know what to expect. Get to know every person you´ll meet and how they can help (and who to stay away from!). Mahoney authentically captures the universal indignities of middle school, the challenges of self-discovery, and the joy of making true friends. --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review Dear Lou, You´ve been asking and asking about what middle school is like, but I just thought they were annoying-younger-sister questions. Even though I am almost done with my first year, I can still remember when I thought middle school was a mystery, so I´ll try to give you a leg up. I know middle school is a lot to figure out. But since I still haven´t worked it all out yet, I´m happy to help as much as I can. That´s what big sisters are for. Love, Gus Discover the ins and outs of middle school in this guide from an older sister to her younger sister. From tackling a new building to meeting new people like the assistant principal, the class pet, the Huggers, the renegade, the tomato kid, your old best friend´s new best friend, this is a must-read for everyone starting middle school. With wit and warmth, Kristin Mahoney, author of Annie´s Life in Lists, delivers heartwarming, pitch-perfect advice, ideal for anyone nervously approaching middle school.