How I Got Detention Before Homeroom: A Funny Middle School Graphic Novel About One Kid's Worst First Day Ever

Sixth grade is hard. Owen Plunkett makes it look impossible.

Owen has one goal for his first day of middle school: stay normal, stay invisible, and definitely do not get detention. But before homeroom even starts, his bedroom is attacked by a bossy floor-cleaning robot, his little sister locks herself in the bathroom with a soggy teddy bear, his mom serves a terrifying green smoothie, the bus leaves without him, and a tiny chihuahua named Diablo chases him down the sidewalk.

By the time Owen finally reaches Harmony Hills Middle School, he is late, sweaty, embarrassed, and face-to-face with Principal Crankshaw, a red-faced principal who gives out detention like candy. And things only get worse from there. Owen has to survive Brick Barlow, the biggest bully in sixth grade, three snooty teacher's pets, a terrifying gym teacher with a whistle of doom, a very confusing trip to the nurse's office, and one school day that refuses to stop being weird.

How I Got Detention Before Homeroom is a funny graphic novel for kids packed with middle school mayhem, embarrassing disasters, slapstick comedy, goofy sound effects, and over-the-top first-day-of-school chaos. Featuring black-and-white and grayscale illustrations, this fast-paced story is perfect for readers who enjoy hilarious school stories, awkward heroes, bullies who get outsmarted, friendship, pranks, and cartoon-style disasters where nobody gets seriously hurt, except maybe Owen's dignity.

For kids ages 8-12 who like funny graphic novels, school comedy, silly adventures, and stories about surviving the most embarrassing day ever.