The Manual to Middle School: The “Do This, Not That” Survival Guide for Guys

Jonathan Catherman

Jun 2021 · Christian Audio · Narrated by Mike Carnes

About this audiobook

The move from elementary school to middle school can be difficult for boys. Too big to be little yet too little to be big, they face the perfect storm of changing bodies, rushing hormones, and learning challenges. Many new to middle school guys find themselves struggling with grades, behavior, and relationships with family, friends, and teachers. Boys often grow frustrated and embarrassed as they strain to figure out what to do and what not to do in their new world . . . called middle school. Bestselling author Jonathan Catherman and his two sons (one current and one former middle schooler) offer boys ages ten to twelve the practical help they need to make the move to middle school as painless as possible. The book's "do this, not that" format covers 100 relevant topics and situations every middle school boy will face like: school lockers, bullies, test taking, cell phone use, homework, gossip, leadership, respect, sports, and many more.

About the author

Jonathan Catherman, author of the bestselling The Manual to Manhood, is a leading education trainer specializing in the character and leadership development of youth. An award-winning cultural strategist, he speaks worldwide about the principles and strengths that empower greatness in children, teens, and young adults.

Ever since he was a child, Mike Carnes has loved to entertain. Whether telling stories or acting out zany Monty Python sketches, his passion was making others laugh. After twenty years in the IT industry, Mike decided to pursue his dream, and is now a full-time audiobook narrator and voice-over artist.

Having survived middle school, Reed Catherman is a musician and aspiring stage performer who is committed to earning good grades, building quality relationships, and developing his talents.

As a middle school student, Cole Catherman is an explorer, Boy Scout, and ambitious young engineer who brings fresh insight into the concerns and questions guys have about moving up to middle school.