As a fan of online novels, I can't make a value judgment on whether it's good or bad for middle school students to read novels. However, according to my understanding, reading novels may be beneficial for middle school students. First of all, reading novels can help middle school students improve their reading ability. Fictions often contain a large number of language expressions and rhetorical devices that can help students better understand and use language. Secondly, reading novels could cultivate the creativity and imagination of middle school students. The plots and characters in novels often come from fictional worlds. Through reading, students can expand their imagination and learn to look at problems from different perspectives. Of course, reading a novel also needed to be moderate. The learning tasks of middle school students were relatively heavy. Reading novels could be controlled to avoid affecting the learning progress. At the same time, parents and teachers should also guide and ensure the safety of students.