
You never know when you might encounter something magical, mythical, out-of-this-world, or just plain freaky, so make sure you're prepared to get through the strangest situations. Learn how to handle:
It's nearly impossible to steer clear of grossness at home, at school, on our bodies, and in the wild. Arm yourself with the knowledge you'll need to:
Braces. Bullies. Chores. It's no secret: The road to adulthood can be full of perils. But never fear…this book comes to the rescue. It's everything you'll need to help you:
It's a perilous world out there.
Venturing into the great outdoors is like running the world's largest obstacle course, whether you're in the Arctic, the jungle, or the mountains. Don't leave home without reading this book, your guide to surviving in every climate and situation. You'll learn to:
Middle school is its own unique world—and this book has the secrets and tips you'll need to power through the rough stuff and come out on top. Super funny, but also totally useful instructions on how to:

Email kids@chroniclebooks.com with "Worst-Case Scenario" in the subject line and submit your best survival tip for home, school, friends, travel, and life. Five winners will get their tip posted on our website and will win free copies of all three books!
*Please only send your first name and age. We will not use personal information for any other purposes beyond contacting winners.

Author David Borgenicht is a writer, editor, publisher, and the coauthor of all the books in the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series. He has survived many traumatic childhood experiences, and is happy to have survived middle school gym class, despite being designated the primary target in every dodgeball game. David lives a stable adult life in Philadelphia.
Read a "Weird" interview with David HERE (PDF).
Read about David's middle school years HERE.
Listen to a PODCAST with David.