THIS COULD ALL


GO BAD

A hilarious lower YA novel coming May 19, 2026!

One night can change everything in this hilarious and heartfelt novel perfect for young teens about to start high school. Perfect for former fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

It's no secret that Jensen Chapman is a coward (though he prefers the term 'risk averse'). He's scared of dodgeball day in gym class, intimidated by his older sister (she's weirdly strong, alright?), nervous around his crush Leslie Chen, and freaked out about starting high school…just to name a few things. But on the night before his eighth-grade graduation, that's all about to change.

When Jensen's two best friends, Maleek and Cooper, show up to kidnap him (OK, recruit him) to compete against a group of girls-including Leslie Chen herself-in a series of escalating dares, Jensen knows it's now or never: face his fears once and for all, or face a life of spinelessness forever. The boys set out on an epic race against the clock that includes faulty skateboards, internet-famous ferrets, and a stolen golf cart. But when Jensen finds out that Maleek and Cooper have been keeping a huge secret from him, he'll need every scrap of his newfound bravery to save their friendship.

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Praise for THIS COULD ALL GO BAD

“The boys are typical eighth graders, and their dialogue and actions are humorous and believable, revealing their kindness and care for one another in a way that books covering these topics rarely do… VERDICT A fun and relatable story about friendship, personal growth, and courage that will captivate fans of Gordon Korman and James Patterson.” - School Library Journal (starred review)

“A night to remember, stocked with comic mishaps and meaningful lessons learned.” - Kirkus

"Here is a combination like few others:  A raucous, crazy group adventure during the last night of childhood as high school looms, AND an intimate and deeply moving portrayal of deep friendship on the brink of change.  Told through Jensen's perceptive and hyper-imaginative eighth-grade voice, this novel embraces the comedy and poignancy of growing up through learning to face what you might lose, and embracing what you might gain. Once you start, you won't be able to get out of this story--it feels that true." - Gary D. Schmidt, Author

“No doubt, This Could All Go Bad is hilarious—like, snort-in-a-quiet-room funny—but there’s something much deeper going on, a raw honesty that squeezed my heart, again and again, in unexpected moments. I loved every bit of it.” - Jared Reck, Author

“Equal parts hysterical and heartfelt, This Could All Go Bad authentically tackles friendships, awkward first crushes, mental health, and the courage to be your true self. It’s the voice-y, validating story I needed as a teen and one that will unquestionably resonate with every reader!” - Julian Winters, Author

KIND OF SORT OF FINE

Senior year of high school is full of changes.

For Hayley Mills, these changes aren’t exactly welcome. All she wants is for everyone to forget about her very public breakdown and remember her as the overachiever she once was—and who she’s determined to be again. But it’s difficult to be seen as a go-getter when she’s forced into TV Production class with all the slackers like Lewis Holbrook.

For Lewis, though, this is going to be his year. After a summer spent binging 80s movies, he’s ready to upgrade from the role of self-described fat, funny sidekick to leading man of his own life—including getting the girl. The only thing standing in his way is, well, himself.

When the two are partnered up in class, neither is particularly thrilled. But then they start making mini documentaries about their classmates’ hidden talents, and suddenly Hayley is getting attention for something other than her breakdown, and Lewis isn’t just a background character anymore. It seems like they’re both finally getting what they want—except what happens when who you’ve become isn’t who you really are?