Yes. 'Ella Enchanted' by Gail Carson Levine is a lovely fairy - tale - like story. The main character, Ella, has been cursed with obedience and she tries to break free. 'The Tale of Despereaux' by Kate DiCamillo is also recommended. It's about a brave little mouse who falls in love with a princess in a castle full of danger and mystery.
Sure. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is quite popular. It's set in a dystopian world where kids are forced to fight in a deadly game. 'Wonder' by R. J. Palacio is also good. It's about a boy with a facial deformity trying to fit into a normal school. 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series by Jeff Kinney is a fun and easy - to - read option that many 8th graders enjoy.
Definitely. 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl is a great choice. It's about a super - smart little girl who has to deal with mean adults. 'Charlotte's Web' by E. B. White is a classic. The friendship between the pig, Wilbur, and the spider, Charlotte, is really heartwarming. 'The Phantom Tollbooth' by Norton Juster is a creative and thought - provoking book that takes readers on a strange and wonderful journey.
The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. This is a heart - wrenching love story between two teenagers with cancer. It's very moving and can make 9th graders think about life, love, and mortality. It also has some great writing that they can learn from.
A couple of good fiction books for 7th graders are 'Walk Two Moons' by Sharon Creech. Salamanca goes on a road trip with her grandparents and tells the story of her friend Phoebe. 'Where the Red Fern Grows' by Wilson Rawls is a touching story about a boy and his two hunting dogs. And 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is a mystery novel where a group of people are heirs to a fortune and they have to solve the mystery of who killed Sam Westing.
Definitely. There's 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl. It tells the story of a brilliant little girl with telekinetic powers who has to deal with mean adults. It's both funny and inspiring. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series, especially 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', is a great fantasy series for 8th graders. They can enter the magical world of Narnia and experience all kinds of adventures. Also, 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' is popular for its relatable and humorous take on middle - school life.
Well, 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief' by Rick Riordan can be a good choice. It combines Greek mythology with a modern - day story. Percy, a young boy, discovers he is a demigod and has to go on a quest to find Zeus' lightning bolt. It's full of action and adventure. Another one is 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate. It's the story of a gorilla named Ivan who lives in a mall and his journey towards a better life. It's a heartwarming story that also teaches about animal rights.
Yes. 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a wonderful book. It tells the story of a young girl who discovers a secret garden and how it changes her life. For a more humorous option, 'How to Eat Fried Worms' by Thomas Rockwell is fun. The idea of a boy taking on a bet to eat worms is both gross and hilarious. Also, 'Holes' by Louis Sachar is a great read. It has a complex plot that weaves together different stories in an interesting way.
Definitely. 'Pippi Longstocking' by Astrid Lindgren is a fun read. Pippi is a strong - willed and independent girl who has all kinds of adventures. 'The BFG' by Roald Dahl is another. It's about a big friendly giant and a little girl who team up. It's both funny and heartwarming. 'Anne of Green Gables' by L.M. Montgomery is also suitable. It's about an orphan girl with a vivid imagination who comes to live on a farm.
Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. Although it's a bit of a dystopian future, it has elements of how society has evolved from our present - day understanding which has historical implications. It makes 7th graders think about how society could change over time. Another is 'A Long Walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park. It tells two stories, one in modern - day Sudan and one in 1985 Sudan. It's a great way to learn about the history and struggles in that part of the world.
I highly recommend 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. It's about a boy with a facial deformity and his journey in a new school. It's very inspiring. Another good one is 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It has a great plot about a girl who discovers a hidden garden.
The book 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' is a great option. It is set in colonial America and has elements of mystery and friendship. It can help 7th graders understand the social and cultural aspects of that time.
Well, 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio is a wonderful choice. It's about a boy with facial differences going to school. Also, 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis can be great. It takes kids to a magical world with important lessons.