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Start with Awkward and continue through all 8 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Awkward
Book 1 by Svetlana Chmakova • Published 2015
On her first day at Berrybrook, Peppi trips into shy science kid Jaime and earns the mean nickname “nerder girlfriend.” Hiding in the art club does not erase her guilt, especially once club rivalries flare and she has...
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Ends with Enemies
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Book 1:Awkward
Svetlana Chmakova • 2015
On her first day at Berrybrook, Peppi trips into shy science kid Jaime and earns the mean nickname “nerder girlfriend.” Hiding in the art club does not erase her guilt, especially once club rivalries flare and she has...
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Book 2:Brave
Svetlana Chmakova • 2017
Jensen spends his days at Berrybrook daydreaming about disasters and heroic rescues, not noticing how much teasing he absorbs. Joining the school newspaper forces him to look at bullying, friendship, and his own anxie...
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Book 3:Crush
Svetlana Chmakova • 2018
Jorge Ruiz looks intimidating, but he is really a gentle peacekeeper who hates drama. When he develops a crush on Jazmine and his best friend starts chasing popularity at any cost, Jorge has to decide what kind of fri...
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Book 4:Diary
Svetlana Chmakova • 2019
Part guided journal and part graphic novel, Diary lets readers plan their months and sketch while following three new Berrybrook stories. See Peppi and Jaime’s latest project, flip through Jensen’s “captain’s log,” an...
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Book 5:Time Capsule
Svetlana Chmakova • 2020
Peppi and Jaime are helping create a school time capsule when Jaime spots a heart Peppi drew with another boy’s name inside. This short Berrybrook story gently explores jealousy, assumptions, and how to handle confusi...
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Book 6:The Captain's Log
Svetlana Chmakova • 2020
Told through pages of Jensen’s wildly imaginative sketchbook, this short adventure turns the Berrybrook crew into a starship team on a risky mission. Monsters, mishaps, and math pop quizzes collide as Jensen works thr...
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Book 7:New Girl
Svetlana Chmakova • 2020
After moving away from Berrybrook, Maribella has to start over in a strange old-fashioned town and a new school. Being the new girl means facing cliques, homesickness, and the challenge of finding real friends while s...
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Book 8:Enemies
Svetlana Chmakova • 2022
Felicity Teale loves art, games, and big ideas, but she rarely finishes what she starts. Joining an entrepreneur contest to outshine her “perfect” sister, she stumbles into old grudges, partner drama, and the question...
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Berrybrook Middle School FAQ
What is the best order to read the Berrybrook Middle School series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Awkward.
How many books are in the Berrybrook Middle School series?
There are 8 books currently listed in the Berrybrook Middle School series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Berrybrook Middle School series?
New readers should start with Awkward, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Berrybrook Middle School series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2015 to 2022.