Middle School: Million Dollar Mess

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

Rafe inherits a million dollars…and a million problems. Has he struck it rich, or will he strike out? Find out in this exciting entry in the 8.5 million-copy selling Middle School series!  

When Rafe discovers that he's inherited a fortune, it's not all good news. Sure, he gets an all-expenses-paid trip to glamorous Beverly Hills…. but he also has to go to school while he's in California. Blergh. And not just any school–St. Benedict’s, the snobbiest of snobby establishments. You can bet your bottom dollar that Rafe doesn’t exactly fit in. Toss in a ramshackle house Rafe’s family has to live in before they can inherit the money and a group of bullies who make Miller the Killer look downright friendly, and this trip might be more trash than treasure.   

Rafe finds himself in the middle of a very big mess. Can he tidy his life up, or will he be sent packing?

About the Author

James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author. The creator of the Max Einstein and Middle School series, he founded JIMMY Patterson to publish books that young readers will love. He lives in Florida with his family.

Martin Chatterton was born in Liverpool, England and has been successfully writing and illustrating books for almost thirty years. His work has been shortlisted for numerous awards in the UK, US, and Australia. After time spent in the US, Martin now divides his time between Australia and the UK.