MEMORIES, MISCHIEF, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVENTURES
THE STORY BEHIND THE AUTHOR
Gene J. Miller is the author of WARNING: Short Stories for Middle School Boys Only, Because Girls Have Cooties!, a collection of fifteen humorous and adventure-filled stories inspired by growing up along the Delaware River in South Jersey during the 1960s and 1970s. time-capsule with its 15 short stories with 14 separate themes. It fully reflects a time before technologies such as streaming television, the internet, computers, cell phones, X-Box, and TikTok became the preferred form of middle school entertainment.
After spending forty-four years working in public education from middle school through college, Miller brings a deep understanding of adolescence, storytelling, and the lessons that shape young lives.
The book began as a personal project for his grandsons, written to share the kinds of bedtime stories that capture the fun, mischief, and challenges of growing up. Each chapter blends humor, friendship, and real-life experiences from a time when childhood meant exploring outdoors, inventing games, and learning lessons through adventure. The stories invite readers of all ages to laugh, reflect, and remember a childhood that existed long before the world of technology.
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WARNING ⚠️ SHORT STORIES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS ONLY, BECAUSE GIRLS HAVE COOTIES!
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ABOUT THE BOOK
WARNING: Short Stories for Middle School Boys Only, Because Girls Have Cooties! is a collection of fifteen standalone stories that capture the humor, adventure, and challenges of growing up during the 1960s and 1970s. Set along the Delaware River in South Jersey, the book brings readers into a time when childhood meant exploring outdoors, inventing games with neighborhood friends, and learning lessons through real-life experiences. Each story offers laughter, memorable moments, and a glimpse into a childhood long before computers, cell phones, and video games filled everyday life.
Written with middle school readers in mind but enjoyed by adults as well, the stories blend hilarious adventures with meaningful reflections about adolescence, friendship, and growing up. At the end of each chapter, readers will find thoughtful life lessons designed to encourage discussion, reflection, and personal connection. Whether read by students, families, or book clubs, the book invites readers to experience a nostalgic journey into a simpler time where imagination, curiosity, and friendship shaped every adventure.
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