How I Survived Middle School

How I Survived Middle School (Wish Upon A Star) by Nancy Krulik

In book eleven in the popular tween series, How I Survived Middle School Jenny is on the dance committee and wants to make sure the winter dance will be an event everyone will remember. But the thing is no one is excited about the dance being in the school gym…Jenny’s former best friend Addie who is also on the dance committee lies saying a pop star will be performing at the dance, getting everyone excited about the upcoming festivities and ticket sales up. Knowing that Addie lied about getting Cody Tucker (only the biggest pop star of all time or at least at Jenny’s middle school, She’s somehow got to get that pop star to show up at the dance. Although Addie’s dad’s company is a sponsor for Cody, she tells everyone her father knows Cody and can easily get him to perform at the dance, only her father does not know Cody.

            Nancy Krulik is beloved among fifth grade girls for her series, How I Survived Middle School. Gushing about crushes, middle school girl drama and more, this series is a favorite for ‘tween’ girls especially. In this particular story, Jenny McAfee is excited about being a part of the dance committee and wanting to make it a dance no one will forget. A former friend who is also a part of the committee promises a teen heart throb pop star will be at the dance. Once students hear the name Cody Tucker in the halls, everyone is finally excited about the dance. What would be a fun event for any middle school girl, the only reason why people are excited about the event is the fact that a famous pop start will make an appearance. Again, another story centered on fame and the growing obsession with fame and celebrities.