Can you recommend some middle school books with suspense stories?

One great book is 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin. It has a really engaging mystery where a group of people are trying to solve the mystery of Sam Westing's death and the inheritance. Another is 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. There are many suspenseful elements as Stanley tries to figure out the secrets behind the camp and the holes they are digging.

One popular middle school suspense story is 'The Mysterious Benedict Society'. It follows a group of gifted children who are recruited to go on a secret mission full of puzzles and mysteries. Another is 'Holes' which has a suspenseful plot that weaves together different time periods and secrets. And 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' is also great. The Baudelaire orphans face one dangerous and mysterious situation after another.

First, they often have an intriguing mystery at the core. For example, in 'The Westing Game', the mystery of the inheritance drives the whole story. Second, there are usually a lot of clues scattered throughout. In 'Holes', the strange things Stanley discovers while digging are all part of the clues leading to the big secret. Third, the characters are often in some sort of danger or facing a big unknown, like in 'Among the Hidden' where Luke could be caught at any time.

Typically, they have an element of mystery. For example, in 'The Westing Game', the mystery of who will inherit and what the real meaning behind the clues is keeps the reader hooked. The plot often has unexpected twists. In 'Holes', the connection between Stanley's situation and the past events at the lake is a big twist. Also, there is usually a sense of danger or urgency for the characters. In A Series of Unfortunate Events, the orphans are always in a dangerous situation which adds to the suspense.

There is also 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds. It's about a boy named Castle Cranshaw who has a talent for running. The book delves into his past, his family situation, and how running becomes a way for him to deal with his problems and find his place in the world.

Sure. 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank is a great one. It's the real diary of a young Jewish girl during World War II, which gives a vivid and poignant account of her life in hiding. Another is 'I Am Malala'. Malala Yousafzai tells her own story of standing up for girls' education in Pakistan against the Taliban. And 'Unbroken' by Laura Hillenbrand is also good. It tells the true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete who endured great hardships during World War II.

One great historical fiction book for middle schoolers is 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963' by Christopher Paul Curtis. It tells a story about an African - American family's journey to the South during the Civil Rights Movement.

Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a great one. It's set in a seemingly utopian but actually dystopian society in the future, which has historical implications about how society could develop. Another is 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry as well. It's about a girl in Nazi - occupied Denmark during World War II, showing the courage and kindness in a difficult historical period.

Sure. 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling is a great choice. It follows the adventures of Harry Potter in the wizarding world filled with magic, mystery and friendship. Another one is 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' by Rick Riordan. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day settings and is full of exciting quests.

One good middle school math fiction book is 'The Number Devil'. It tells an interesting story about a boy who dreams of a number devil that teaches him various math concepts in a fun and engaging way.