Can you recommend common 7th grade fiction books for reluctant readers?

Sure. 'The Bad Guys' series by Aaron Blabey is really engaging for reluctant readers. The characters are funny and the stories are action - packed. 'Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid' by Megan McDonald is also a good option. It's written in a way that's not too difficult but still interesting. Also, 'Goosebumps' books by R.L. Stine are full of thrills and scares that can draw in reluctant readers.

I would recommend 'Amulet' by Kazu Kibuishi. It's a graphic novel, which can be very appealing to reluctant readers. The story is exciting with magic and adventure. Also, 'Bone' by Jeff Smith is another great graphic novel choice. It has a unique art style and an engaging plot that can hold the attention of those who are not big fans of reading traditional books.

For reluctant readers, 'Captain Underpants' could be a good start. It's a very funny and easy - to - read series that has some science - fictiony elements like time - travel and super - powers. 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul' also has some elements that could be considered science - fiction - ish, like the family's wacky road trip adventures. Another option is 'Dog Man', which is full of humor and has a simple writing style but still has an imaginative plot.

Sure. 'The Magic Tree House' series is a great choice. The books are short and full of adventure. They take the main characters to different historical times and places, like ancient Egypt or the Wild West, and always have a touch of magic to keep things interesting. Another option is 'The Enchanted Castle' by E. Nesbit. It has a simple yet engaging story with a castle full of magic and a historical feel to it. This can draw in reluctant readers easily.

Some common 7th - grade fiction books are 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. It presents a dystopian world where a young boy discovers the truth about his society. Another is 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, which has an engaging story about a boy at a camp with a mystery to solve. Also, 'Wonder' by R. J. Palacio is popular, as it tells the heart - warming story of a boy with facial differences.

One great 5th grade fiction book is 'Charlotte's Web'. It tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte. It's a heartwarming tale about friendship, sacrifice, and the cycle of life.

You can't go wrong with 'A Long Walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park. It tells two stories, one set in the 1980s during the Sudanese civil war and another in modern - day Sudan. It's a very moving and educational read. Another good one is 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' by John Boyne. It gives a unique perspective on the Holocaust from the point of view of a young German boy.

Some good 4th 5th grade historical fiction books are 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963' by Christopher Paul Curtis. It's about an African - American family's trip to the South during a turbulent time. 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' by Scott O'Dell is based on a true story of a girl left alone on an island for years. 'My Brother Sam Is Dead' by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier is set during the American Revolution and shows the conflict from a family's perspective.

I would recommend 'Wonder' by R. J. Palacio. It's a heartwarming story about a boy with a facial deformity who starts going to school for the first time. It teaches about acceptance and kindness. Another good one is 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo. It tells the story of a girl and her dog, and how they bring people together in a small town.

I'd recommend 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov. This book contains a collection of short stories about robots and their relationship with humans, which can be very thought - provoking for 7th graders. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is also good. It tells the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive, which is full of scientific details. And don't forget 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline. It's set in a virtual reality world where a young boy goes on an adventure to find an Easter egg left by the creator of the game world.