Can you recommend some good eighth grade short stories?

One great eighth grade short story is 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell. It's full of adventure and suspense as a hunter becomes the hunted on an island. Another is 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant. It tells the story of a woman who borrows a necklace to attend a ball but loses it, and then has to face the consequences of her actions.

Sure. 'The Outsiders' by S. E. Hinton is a great eighth - grade fiction book. It tells the story of two rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs, from the perspective of a Greaser. Another one is 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. The story about a boy named Stanley who is sent to a juvenile detention center where the boys are forced to dig holes all day has an engaging plot. Also, 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson is very popular. It's about the friendship between a boy and a girl who create an imaginary world together.

Common themes include the struggle between good and evil. In these short stories, characters are often faced with making moral choices. There are also themes of hope and perseverance. Eighth graders can relate to characters who keep going despite difficulties. For instance, a character in a story might be trying to overcome poverty or bullying, and through their determination, they give hope to the reader. Additionally, themes of acceptance, whether it's accepting oneself or others, are frequently seen in eighth grade short stories.

Some graphic novels like 'Eighth Grade Bites' are 'Nimona'. It has a cool, subversive take on the hero - villain dynamic. The art is really interesting too. 'Giant Days' is also in a similar vein, focusing on the college experiences of three girls, but it has that same kind of relatable character - driven story that 'Eighth Grade Bites' might have. And 'The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl' is a light - hearted and fun graphic novel with a unique protagonist.

Another is 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant. It tells the story of a woman who borrows a necklace to look elegant at a party, loses it, and then spends years in poverty trying to replace it. Only to find out later that the original necklace was fake. It's a story about vanity and the price of pride.

One great grade 6 short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's about a young couple who are very poor. The wife cuts her long, beautiful hair to buy a chain for her husband's watch, while the husband sells his watch to buy combs for his wife's hair. It shows the selfless love between them.

One great eighth grade realistic fiction book is 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. It tells the story of a boy with a facial deformity who enters mainstream school for the first time. Another is 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. It deals with the class differences and friendships among teenagers. 'Stargirl' by Jerry Spinelli is also good. It's about a unique girl who changes the way people think at her school.

Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a great one. It's set in a seemingly utopian society where everything is controlled, and a young boy named Jonas discovers the dark secrets beneath the surface. Another is 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. It involves time travel and a battle against an evil force. And 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card, which follows a child prodigy in a military - like space training program.

Themes in eighth grade short stories can include family relationships. Some stories might show the love, conflict, or support within a family. For instance, a story could be about a child's relationship with their parents. Another theme is social justice. Stories can deal with issues like inequality or discrimination. In addition, the theme of perseverance is also present. Characters in short stories often have to overcome obstacles, like the boy in 'Thank You, Ma'am' who has to learn from his mistake and change his ways.

For boys, 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen is a great choice. It's about a boy who has to survive in the wild alone. 'The Lightning Thief' from the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan is also really popular. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day adventures. And 'Maniac Magee' by Jerry Spinelli is a story of a boy with extraordinary running skills and his journey through two different worlds in a town.