Looking for more great nonfiction book suggestions for teens and middle schoolers. If you dont already have a list, check out this list of 8th grade spelling words. Love it or hate it, this book is a mustread and its barely over 100 pages, so do it. Use these fantasy books and realistic fiction titles to engage even the most reluctant middle grade readers. I have a pretty good advanced reading level so i can read up to probably 10th grade level but i want a fairly easy to read book. What is a good novel around 300 pages for an 8th grader. Oct 02, 2008 what is a good novel around 300 pages for an 8th grader. The true story of a black youths coming to age in apartheid south africa. Books for teens district of columbia public library. Fabulous 8th grade reading list perfect for 1214 year olds. Recommended 8th grade reading list homeschool curriculum. Find the books you want all in one place and at prices youll love.
The books on this list will appeal to readers young and old looking for a great weekend read. Reading is an important skill for students of all ages, and one of the best ways to help your 9th grader improve as a reader is to provide extra material for him or her to read after school. If these words are too difficult or too easy, choose one of the other sets of words from our word list page or difficult spelling words page. Aug 22, 2018 middle school mystery books for eighth graders a spy in the house by y. Spoiled princess esperanza moves from her familys ranch in mexico to a migrant camp during the great depression. Fantastic stories your eighth grader can sink their teeth into, learn from and that theyre likely to remember forever. Our list of engaging books for 11 and 12yearolds has it all, from nonfiction and science fiction to exciting fantasy epics and gritty urban tales inspired by the. Latest addition october 29, 2016 the mothers by brit bennett fiction released october 11, 2016 288 pages affiliate link. Along these lines, id love some recommendations for additional books in the science fiction realm that weigh in at around the 300 page mark in paperback.
Write a short story about what it might be like if you woke up one morning with a mermaid tail. Now that the four abandoned tillerman children are settled in with their grandmother, dicey finds. Intended for older readers, this story informs firsthand about the unpredictable attacks. The scholastic summer reading challenge is a free, online reading program designed to help students stop the summer slide.
I commented on this article that, sure enough, i have a book recommendation list called time to kill, which is where my favorite chunksters go. Fantasy books grade 5 girl behind the glass lexile. The candymakers and the great chocolate chase by wendy mass. The books on this list will appeal to readers young. The hunger games by suzanne collins, to kill a mockingbird by harper lee, catching fire by suzanne collins. The story of a troubled 8th grader, his dog, and a family secret. Our selection of books for 8th graders is designed with students emotional needs in mind as well as their academic needs. Grades 68 summer reading challenge book list scholastic. Sep 09, 20 yes, many books for children are under 200 pages, but alice is a masterpiece for all ages. Want a great book to read but dont have a lot of time.
Mar 16, 2017 15 fun, creative math books for students in 1st to 8th grade march 16, 2017 july 15, 2018 marcus guido teaching tools its easy to find gradeappropriate math books for your class, but hard to find ones that capably engage students while teaching essential skills and concepts. Lee rescued from the gallows in 1850s london, young orphan and thief mary quinn is surprised to be offered a singular education, instruction in fine mannersand an unusual vocation. They might get you a c or better in an eighth grade english class, assuming that. Nonfiction great books around 200 pages research guides. Gonzales, kristine 8th grade history student textbook. As i perused my reading spreadsheet, i noticed there were lots of books in the 300 400 page range, but that it was more rare for an author to make it under the 300 page barrier. Since 8th graders find themselves on the cusp of so much change, the 8th grade year can often be a time of tremendous stress. Fiction want a great book to read but dont have a lot of time. Ar bookguide 8th grade mystery books emmaus lutheran. Best books for sixth graders as tweens start figuring out the world and their place in it, welltold stories can help them explore different places, feelings, issues, and eras. The adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain, gone by michael grant, and then there were none by agatha christie.
He is hiding from the one person that wants to kill harry and that would be serious black. The inspiration for great books under 300 pages came from a july, 2014 article on book riot called why are books getting longer. A famous wizard named harry potter who is in his third year of hogwarts, and is starting his new year in hiding. Mathabanes autobiography is testimony to living in a brutal, bigoted society. Best books for middle school reluctant readers scholastic.
U uuuu morgan, 8th grade this book is the third book of the seven books of this series. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 by jim murphy provides an account of the yellow fever epidemic that swept through philadelphia in 1793, discussing the chaos that erupted when people began evacuating in droves, leaving. Mark twain shelved 54 times as 8thgradebooks avg rating 3. Read on for some of the best gradeappropriate books. Feb 23, 2018 for most readers, there is nothing more satisfying than getting caught up in a good, long book, but it isnt always easy to find time to read a 400 page novel. Hints of alternative history of absurdreality fantasy are a bonus. Home books a fabulous, eclectic 8th grade reading list. These book lists include favorite books like no, david, dog man, fly guy, and captain underpants. She learns to rely on her inner strength and the support of her family. Fiction great books around 200 pages research guides at. Title 8th grade mystery books ar bookguide friday, november 25, 2011 6. Reading has been shown to actually decrease stress. For most readers, there is nothing more satisfying than getting caught up in a good, long book, but it isnt always easy to find time to read a 400page novel.