Jamie Kelly has a theory: if something is free, there’s a really good chance it’s going to be terrible.

In Dear Dumb Diary: The Worst Things in Life Are Also Free, she puts this theory to the test—daily. School assemblies? Free. Leftover cafeteria "food"? Free. Unwanted advice from adults? Also free. And yes, every single one of those things makes her want to scream into her pillow.

“I thought free stuff was supposed to be good. Apparently, I was wrong. Very, very wrong.”

That’s Jamie’s life in a sentence. And somehow, it’s hilarious.

In this latest diary entry, Jamie dives deep into what it really means to be “good,” “generous,” and “selfless”—while also trying to win the Noble Prize (not the Nobel Prize, mind you—this one’s given out at school). But being noble means giving things up. Like chocolate. And dignity. Is it worth it? Depends on how badly you want your face on the bulletin board.

Jim Benton delivers another sharply funny, painfully relatable take on growing up, with the kind of moments that make you laugh out loud and then think, wow, I’ve definitely done that. It's perfect for middle grade readers—or honestly, anyone who’s ever had a meltdown over sharing.

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