James Pattersons hilarious story of perseverance and courage shows everyones favorite troublemaker Rafe Khatchadorian the star of the Middle School series learning to become a leader at long last.
After a rough summer Rafe is heading back to the dreaded Hills Village Middle School the site of the very worst years of his life. And as if thats not bad enough hes learned that hes going to be held back a year unless he can prove himself on an outdoor survival excursion--complete with dangerous white-water rafting dizzying rock climbing and fanatical counselors. Rafe and the rest of the pack of delinquent trainees are forced to cooperate as they prepare for the final test: a solo excursion in the deep woods. Can Rafe come out of the experience in one piece? And if he does will he go home as the same insecure kid?
