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Is your middle schooler reluctant to read?

In his twenty years as an educator, David Paris has encountered middle schoolers from all walks of life. He has also encountered the many reasons that his students are reluctant to read. They believed it had no intrinsic value in their lives, and they didn’t understand its future importance. Paris spent his career helping students work past this reluctance and experience the joy of a good book. His latest project is Laughable Legends of M.S. 99, a series of short stories that address the realities of adolescence and school in fun and fulfilling ways.

His collection includes tales of a student dedicated to failing every class he takes, a girl obsessed with circles who meets a boy who loves lines, a fight between a busy graffiti artist and the school custodian, a mean bully cursed by the school witch, and other unique and hilarious situations.

Even the most hesitant reader will find something to love about Paris’s work, and middle schoolers will discover that they’re not alone. In this crazy world of hormones, gossip, and gamers, the power of books brings everyone together.

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Laughable Legends of Middle School 99 Vol. 2

Laughable Legends of Middle School 99 Vol. 2

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Is your middle schooler reluctant to read?

In his twenty years as an educator, David Paris has encountered middle schoolers from all walks of life. He has also encountered the many reasons that his students are reluctant to read. They believed it had no intrinsic value in their lives, and they didn’t understand its future importance. Paris spent his career helping students work past this reluctance and experience the joy of a good book. His latest project is Laughable Legends of M.S. 99, a series of short stories that address the realities of adolescence and school in fun and fulfilling ways.

His collection includes tales of a student dedicated to failing every class he takes, a girl obsessed with circles who meets a boy who loves lines, a fight between a busy graffiti artist and the school custodian, a mean bully cursed by the school witch, and other unique and hilarious situations.

Even the most hesitant reader will find something to love about Paris’s work, and middle schoolers will discover that they’re not alone. In this crazy world of hormones, gossip, and gamers, the power of books brings everyone together.

What customers say

David James United States

Laughable Legends of Middle School 99, Vol. 2 is laugh-out-loud funny while somehow managing to be thoughtful and wise at the same time. Each short story exaggerates the awkwardness, drama, and logic of middle school just enough to make kids feel seen and adults feel nostalgic. Beneath the humor are real lessons about kindness, identity, peer pressure, and resilience that never feel preachy. It’s the rare book that entertains kids while quietly helping them understand themselves and others.

Amy Marley United States

This book is an instant hit with students. The stories are fast-paced, absurd, and endlessly relatable, making it perfect for independent reading, read-alouds, or discussion starters. Students constantly wanted to talk about which story felt “most true,” which opened the door to meaningful conversations about behavior, empathy, and social dynamics. Laughable Legends of Middle School 99, Vol. 2 turns laughter into connection.

Kate Spring United States

What makes this book special is how naturally it blends comedy with social-emotional learning. Without ever using SEL jargon, the stories explore big ideas like perspective-taking, emotional regulation, fairness, and belonging. Teachers can easily use these stories as entry points for discussion, reflection, or writing. It’s playful on the surface, but deeply intentional underneath—exactly what middle school readers need.