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The Secret Combination to Middle School; Real Advice from Real Kids, Ideas for Success, and Much More!
Every student in middle school should have this book! Although, people of all ages will greatly benefit from reading it. This is the perfect reference guide and all that you will need if you are in middle school or want to succeed in all areas of your life. Get it now and reap the benefits! Middle school is a big change and many times it's the first biggest transition a young person has to face. With any change come uncertainties and questions. There is a huge difference between elementary school and middle school. Students transitioning to middle school tend to experience mixed emotions, being both excited and nervous at the same time. This book will help you rest easy in knowing that you are not alone. With this book you
-Learn the major differences between elementary school and middle school
-Know what to expect
-Find ways to help you become more organized, responsible, and prepared while having fun and staying positive
-Discover valuable tips on how to become a successful student, and person.
-Read advice from middle school students who have already made the transition and find
-What their biggest fears were
-What they like best about middle school
-If they wish they were back in elementary school
-And much more! GET IT NOW! The Secret Combination to Middle School is a must have and will help students in middle school in many ways. Life can be amazing when you have the tools to succeed!
Everything you need to know about junior high is packed into this one book. How to dream big. How to stretch your imagination. How to be a good listener. How to find the good. How to create a Laugh Out Loud List. How to manage your time. How to be strong and learn the art of self-discipline. How to trick your brain. How to be more helpful. How to communicate and ask questions. How to take responsibility. How to plan in advance. How to create good habits. How to use lists to get ahead. How to greet others. How to not take anything personal. How not to be a drama queen. And much more including the importance of good manners, respect, and compassion. In addition to advice on being silly, having fun and laughing more. Buy now and reap the benefits! With a quick list reminder guide for when you are short on time and just need a simple reminder. This book will change any students life for the better! Everyone deserves this! Kimball has received national attention for her publications. She has been featured in two Weekly Reader magazines, received acknowledgment from then President Barack Obama, and U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe, and has been interviewed by The John Tesh Radio Show. Every child in middle school deserves this book! This book will change any student's life for the better! And anyone who reads it! Everyone deserves this! Many schools order author Marrae Kimball's books in bulk (and receive a great discount) and gift to their students. Marrae interviewed teachers, parents, grandparents, Veterans, and high achieving entrepreneurs to discover what they thought were the most important tips and lessons children should know and she compiled them to help her peers. Her goal is to help students be as successful as they can. For more information, please email info@findyourwaypublishing.com - Thank you!
-Learn the major differences between elementary school and middle school
-Know what to expect
-Find ways to help you become more organized, responsible, and prepared while having fun and staying positive
-Discover valuable tips on how to become a successful student, and person.
-Read advice from middle school students who have already made the transition and find
-What their biggest fears were
-What they like best about middle school
-If they wish they were back in elementary school
-And much more! GET IT NOW! The Secret Combination to Middle School is a must have and will help students in middle school in many ways. Life can be amazing when you have the tools to succeed!
Everything you need to know about junior high is packed into this one book. How to dream big. How to stretch your imagination. How to be a good listener. How to find the good. How to create a Laugh Out Loud List. How to manage your time. How to be strong and learn the art of self-discipline. How to trick your brain. How to be more helpful. How to communicate and ask questions. How to take responsibility. How to plan in advance. How to create good habits. How to use lists to get ahead. How to greet others. How to not take anything personal. How not to be a drama queen. And much more including the importance of good manners, respect, and compassion. In addition to advice on being silly, having fun and laughing more. Buy now and reap the benefits! With a quick list reminder guide for when you are short on time and just need a simple reminder. This book will change any students life for the better! Everyone deserves this! Kimball has received national attention for her publications. She has been featured in two Weekly Reader magazines, received acknowledgment from then President Barack Obama, and U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe, and has been interviewed by The John Tesh Radio Show. Every child in middle school deserves this book! This book will change any student's life for the better! And anyone who reads it! Everyone deserves this! Many schools order author Marrae Kimball's books in bulk (and receive a great discount) and gift to their students. Marrae interviewed teachers, parents, grandparents, Veterans, and high achieving entrepreneurs to discover what they thought were the most important tips and lessons children should know and she compiled them to help her peers. Her goal is to help students be as successful as they can. For more information, please email info@findyourwaypublishing.com - Thank you!
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
About the author
Marrae Kimball
6 books8 followersMarrae Kimball received national attention for her previous publications. She wrote her first book and had her first book signing when she was in the 5th grade. She has been featured in two Weekly Reader magazines, received acknowledgment from then President Barack Obama, and U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe, and has been interviewed by The John Tesh Radio Show. Marrae was nominated for the 'Girls Rock! Award' presented by Hardy Girls Healthy Women for making her state a better place to live and grow.
Many schools order Marrae's books in bulk (and receive a great discount) and gift to their students. Marrae interviewed teachers, parents, grandparents, Veterans, and high achieving entrepreneurs to discover what they thought were the most important tips and lessons children should know and she compiled them to help her peers. Her goal is to help students be as successful as they can.
Marrae enjoys helping others and volunteering her time. She enjoys animals of all kinds. Marrae loves music and has played the viola, piano, guitar, and trombone. She loves creating things and dreaming big. She started working in the field of law since she was 15 and enjoyed that career for years. She also enjoys fishing, archery, swimming, sailing, rock climbing, camping, dancing, couponing, and spending time with family and friends. Marrae loves and thanks God, for with Him all things are possible.
Many schools order Marrae's books in bulk (and receive a great discount) and gift to their students. Marrae interviewed teachers, parents, grandparents, Veterans, and high achieving entrepreneurs to discover what they thought were the most important tips and lessons children should know and she compiled them to help her peers. Her goal is to help students be as successful as they can.
Marrae enjoys helping others and volunteering her time. She enjoys animals of all kinds. Marrae loves music and has played the viola, piano, guitar, and trombone. She loves creating things and dreaming big. She started working in the field of law since she was 15 and enjoyed that career for years. She also enjoys fishing, archery, swimming, sailing, rock climbing, camping, dancing, couponing, and spending time with family and friends. Marrae loves and thanks God, for with Him all things are possible.
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October 14, 2016
So many great tips and answers to kids real life questions. This book will ease the student into middle school a little easier. I would recommend this book to anyone that has a middle-grade student. It can be an overwhelming time and these real answers will help them on their journey.
May 8, 2019
The author has been writing books since she was in 5th grade and it shows. Even though she is young, the advice she gives in this book seems to be very informed. As stated in the title, the advice that is compiled is from other kids who have already gone through the transition into middle school. They detail their experiences (in true pre-teen fashion) in a questionnaire. Each chapter is dedicated to a different student that filled out the form. I think that this will be good for other kids to read. They can see that many of their problems or concerns are not unusual. I think if they see that others go trough the same or similar experiences then they can be a little bit more at ease.
The latter half of the book gives tips such as doing home work on time, always communicate, keep lists if needed, wash your hands often, or even watching what you eat. It is all geared towards kids but hopefully all this information was passed down by parents already. I’d say the first portion of the book is worth getting it for, but the second half is common sense stuff.
The latter half of the book gives tips such as doing home work on time, always communicate, keep lists if needed, wash your hands often, or even watching what you eat. It is all geared towards kids but hopefully all this information was passed down by parents already. I’d say the first portion of the book is worth getting it for, but the second half is common sense stuff.
May 9, 2019
The Secret Combination is a good book for kids entering middle school. The great thing about this book is that it is filled with advice from real kids, hence, children would be more eager to read them and follow the advice. For example, if I, as a mother tell my kid to manage his time well and take up the responsibility of waking up on time, then he won't pay attention to it, thinking it to be a parent crap. However, if he reads the same thing in the book (and one which is written by kids just like him), then he would be more inclined to take notice and imbibe by it. The book suggests many practical things to middle school goers which even other people may benefit like preparing a day before for things needed at school so that nothing gets amiss in the early morning rush.
The book is in the form of a question-answer set, where different kids answer a set of questions, and in the end, a summary of all the advice is given for easy perusal.
The book is in the form of a question-answer set, where different kids answer a set of questions, and in the end, a summary of all the advice is given for easy perusal.
September 29, 2013
This book does really have it all. Entertaining and insightful, for teenagers and adults alike.
October 6, 2013
Considering I am in highschool, this doesn't really apply to me anymore, but still, very informative. Wish I'd had it in 6th grade.
February 19, 2018
As a European who thus never experienced the notorious American school system, I wondered if this might give me more insight, and/or give me pause for thought regards my son’s schooling, and possible variations in approaches to such.
It didn’t really do either of those things. In fact I still couldn’t tell you, without Googling, what exactly middle school is, in the sense of what ages go there, what learning takes place there, or such.
However, it did have some things that are likely to be of value to other people, and particularly the kids who are the book’s target audience:
Firstly, a large section of the book is given over to kids’ responses to a questionnaire about their experiences moving from elementary school to middle school. These appear unmoderated and range from single-word answers to essay answers. So for those looking for peer reassurances, it seems likely this book will be great for that.
Secondly, much of the rest of the book is given over to advice that really could be applicable to many stations in life: eat some breakfast, try to stay positive, be polite, be organised, be a good listener, etc.
What it won’t do is highlight problems you might not have known about, give specific how-to instructions, or be any kind of practical survival manual in that respect.
Not like, say, a US prison system survival guide I read (and reviewed) some while back, with advices on how to get better bedding and not get stabbed, the pros and cons of checking in to solitary, how to make the most of the commissary, how to avoid getting dragged into gangs while also not being murdered for declining the invitation, etc. One may say that the US school system and the US prison system aren’t similar, but frankly, some of the fears and needs are the same, hence it coming to mind.
On a lighter note, certainly this book is focussed on very broad advice to very generic problems, or more likely, very common fears. I think this book will help a fearful person to approach middle school with more optimism and ambition.
It didn’t really do either of those things. In fact I still couldn’t tell you, without Googling, what exactly middle school is, in the sense of what ages go there, what learning takes place there, or such.
However, it did have some things that are likely to be of value to other people, and particularly the kids who are the book’s target audience:
Firstly, a large section of the book is given over to kids’ responses to a questionnaire about their experiences moving from elementary school to middle school. These appear unmoderated and range from single-word answers to essay answers. So for those looking for peer reassurances, it seems likely this book will be great for that.
Secondly, much of the rest of the book is given over to advice that really could be applicable to many stations in life: eat some breakfast, try to stay positive, be polite, be organised, be a good listener, etc.
What it won’t do is highlight problems you might not have known about, give specific how-to instructions, or be any kind of practical survival manual in that respect.
Not like, say, a US prison system survival guide I read (and reviewed) some while back, with advices on how to get better bedding and not get stabbed, the pros and cons of checking in to solitary, how to make the most of the commissary, how to avoid getting dragged into gangs while also not being murdered for declining the invitation, etc. One may say that the US school system and the US prison system aren’t similar, but frankly, some of the fears and needs are the same, hence it coming to mind.
On a lighter note, certainly this book is focussed on very broad advice to very generic problems, or more likely, very common fears. I think this book will help a fearful person to approach middle school with more optimism and ambition.
February 22, 2018
The Secret Combination to Middle School; Real Advice from Real Kids, Ideas for Success, and Much More written by Marrae Kimball is a must read for any child about to transition from elementary school to middle school/high school (where I live we don’t have middle schools because the towns are too small). I believe that this book would really help ease the fears and make the transition easier for the students. This book was very informative and easy to read. I liked how it went through around ten people answering the same set of questions, it really helps those people who may have similar fears or worries about going from elementary to middle school. I also liked how the author listed and explained some “tips and tricks” to survive and make middle school great. Overall this book was great and I highly recommend that not only children transitioning from elementary school to middle school/high school read this, but also the parents/guardians/teachers as well because it will help give you an idea of what your child is thinking and worrying about which will help you to better help them!
February 20, 2018
An interesting read I must say, there are tons of self-help books and guides about pretty much everything these days, but only a few are worth of your time and patience, this is one of those.
I think we can pretty much agree that we all have been through this, the transition from start to middle-school is not easy, especially for kids, a new school, new friends, new teachers, the environments are not easy to get used to, so it’s nice that this book not only covers for the need of the kids but also to the parents, communication is important and consider what’s best for your kid.
Another detail to highlight is that the book is also filled with real evidence and information provided by kids, interviews and a lot more, the author really think this through, it’s not only motivational words about inspiring you to do something, this is more about knowing what you can do and where you are right now.
I think we can pretty much agree that we all have been through this, the transition from start to middle-school is not easy, especially for kids, a new school, new friends, new teachers, the environments are not easy to get used to, so it’s nice that this book not only covers for the need of the kids but also to the parents, communication is important and consider what’s best for your kid.
Another detail to highlight is that the book is also filled with real evidence and information provided by kids, interviews and a lot more, the author really think this through, it’s not only motivational words about inspiring you to do something, this is more about knowing what you can do and where you are right now.
May 8, 2019
Q and A for the middle school beginer
The secret combination to middle school is written by Marrae Kimball and is a good guide for the new students getting ready to make the transition to the next phase in growing up and continuing the education process. Marrae has interviewed several students and compiled the advice for the future generations of middle schoolers. The biggest questions new students wanted answered were about fitting in to this new exciting and scary school. Everyone wants to be liked and feel welcome. Teachers are very helpful in the transition and are readily available to help struggling new students. I recommend sharing this book with your new middle schoolers and make sure they understand that they are not alone in this new adventure and they will find their own path through this part of their education. Check this one out and let me know what you think.
The secret combination to middle school is written by Marrae Kimball and is a good guide for the new students getting ready to make the transition to the next phase in growing up and continuing the education process. Marrae has interviewed several students and compiled the advice for the future generations of middle schoolers. The biggest questions new students wanted answered were about fitting in to this new exciting and scary school. Everyone wants to be liked and feel welcome. Teachers are very helpful in the transition and are readily available to help struggling new students. I recommend sharing this book with your new middle schoolers and make sure they understand that they are not alone in this new adventure and they will find their own path through this part of their education. Check this one out and let me know what you think.
February 21, 2018
With a niece about to enter middle school I bought this book thinking it would be great for her to read. I did want to scan it first and I found it was actually better for me! I read the book as a way to better understand and connect with her as she begins this new journey. I remember plenty of middle school, but there is so much going on today that I never had to deal with.
No longer are the days of parents laughing saying, “O I remember those days.” No, I don’t. Being a kid and teen is so different now-a-days, from just 10 - 20 years ago, why wouldn’t you want all the help you can get?!
I would suggest this book to anyone close to kids / teens about to enter middle school. It is a gentle reminder from a 3rd party about the challenges they face and what we need to keep in mind as they deal with all of these changes.
No longer are the days of parents laughing saying, “O I remember those days.” No, I don’t. Being a kid and teen is so different now-a-days, from just 10 - 20 years ago, why wouldn’t you want all the help you can get?!
I would suggest this book to anyone close to kids / teens about to enter middle school. It is a gentle reminder from a 3rd party about the challenges they face and what we need to keep in mind as they deal with all of these changes.
May 7, 2019
A good preview of Middle School Life and how to be better Prepared!
A good reference self-guide for kids transitioning from elementary to Middle school. The book assets are the real interviews of students that highlights their views, practices, fears, and mixed emotions. Any student in such situation and parents can benefit from this to prepare. The author has done a good job in highlighting many areas from expectations, differences from elementary school, success tips, and advantages of being more responsible and organized. Overall a good book!
A good reference self-guide for kids transitioning from elementary to Middle school. The book assets are the real interviews of students that highlights their views, practices, fears, and mixed emotions. Any student in such situation and parents can benefit from this to prepare. The author has done a good job in highlighting many areas from expectations, differences from elementary school, success tips, and advantages of being more responsible and organized. Overall a good book!
October 4, 2017
It is quite a useful books. Am very Impressed with it. Honestly this book is my favorite so far! My emotions were like a roller coaster! So many great tips and answers to kids real life questions. This book will ease the student into middle school a little easier. I would recommend this book to anyone that has a middle-grade student. It can be an overwhelming time and these real answers will help them on their journey. I recommend this book.
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