Middle school isn’t just about classes and homework—it’s about surviving the hidden rules nobody talks about. The Unwritten Rules follows Jaden Thompson and his friends as they navigate snack-trade standoffs, chaotic science fairs, playground politics, and the secret codes that shape every hallway. With humor, heart, and the support of the Glue Club, Jaden learns that growing up means finding the patterns in the chaos—and sometimes rewriting the rules altogether. Perfect for readers who love friendship, mischief, and the adventure of figuring out where they belong...
Thomas A.J. Hooper was born when a father, fresh from heart surgery, realized tomorrow isn’t promised. Writing for his sons and daughter, he captured lessons, mistakes, predictions and truths they’d need if his voice was gone. Joined by their questions and laughter, his two sons and daughter turned the work into more than guidance—it became resilience, love, and a map for growing up. Together, they shaped a legacy no single voice could create.View all by Thomas A.J. Hooper