Contributor(s): Author: James Patterson With: Steven Butler Illustrator: Richard Watson Here's MIDDLE SCHOOL for young readers--through the eyes of Rafe Khatchadorian's misbehaving mutt, JuniorWhen rule-breaking Rafe has to train his new dog in obedience school, you know things are about to get really ruff Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy I've been waiting for ages to tell my story, and now it's finally happeningBeing Rafe's dog isn't always easy, but it is always EXCITINGI've got so much to tell you about: -How I protect the yard from birds, raccoons, squirrels, raccoons, mail carriers...and did I mention RACCOONS? -Sniffing pooch posteriors for the latest canine news. -And the terrifying monster hiding in the hall closet: the vacuum cleaner These were all the most paw-some parts of my doggie life--until the evil Mrs. Stricker threatened to send me back to the pound if I didn't learn to behave. Now Rafe and I have to go to obedience school and win the trophy for Best Trained Dog...or else   Review citations Kirkus Reviews - 10/15/2018 Publishers Weekly - 10/15/2018