Good books to read for 8th graders: 8th grade reading books for children aged 13-14 in Middle School

8th grade reading books for children aged 13-14 in Middle School

Grade 8 books – this list of suggested reading books has been carefully selected by educators and librarians for junior high and middle school students aged 13-14. There is a range of exciting and thought-provoking books to suit all abilities in the 8th grade and over the course of a year, these titles should inspire both those who are reluctant to read, and also challenge high achieving pupils. This list of 8th grade reading recommendations includes titles by Gerald Durrell, J.R.R. Tolkien, Sharon Creech,Angie Thomas, Malala Yousafzai, Mark Twain and Mary Shelley.

Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer

Ideal for middle-grade readers, this book has won numerous awards. Hope finds herself helping her aunt to run a diner in rural Wisconsin – a long way from lively New York. Her friendship with G.T. Stoop, the diner’s owner, develops into a coming of age story of trust and truth.

My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell

The first in the ‘Corfu Trilogy’, this book tells the story of Gerald Durrell’s childhood experiences for five years on the island of Corfu and the wildlife and animals he keeps. His larger than life relatives and the colorful characters encountered make this a funny novel bound to appeal to middle graders interested in nature and unconventional family life.

Animal Farm by George Orwell

In this classic allegory, the animals take over the farm. They tried to create a perfect world where everybody is valued and treated equally however things don’t go entirely to plan. Written as an antithesis to controlling totalitarianism this is a book every teenager should read.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

An evocative and humorous story based on the author’s own life. When Junior, a talented artist, realizes that he wants to follow his dream, his life changes completely when he joins a new high school where he is the only Indian on the campus. A modern classic. A good book for 8th grade reading group discussion.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

A rollercoaster of a story about the life of young Huckleberry Finn and his friend Tom Sawyer and the shenanigans they get up to on the banks of the Mississippi River. This book features some controversial themes including his father’s alcoholism and the treatment of Miss Watson slave, Jim. A story, that once read, will never be forgotten.

Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Collated by her father Otto, after the second world war, this is the diary of Anne Frank who, aged between 13 and 16 wrote about being in hiding from the Nazis and Amsterdam. Poignant and moving, this is a book that should be on every high school curriculum. Arguably one of the most important books written in the 20th century.

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

A gripping and moving story about a misfit and awkward teen, Dill, who lives in a small community Bible belt Tennessee. When deals father becomes a hated figure, Dill cannot cope and relies on the support of his two best friends. A heart-rending and powerful story about forgiveness and redemption.

The Hate you Give by Angie Thomas

A multi-award-winning novel about Starr Carter, a teenager who has one foot in the exclusive preppy world of her school and the other foot in the deprived neighborhood of her home. When her best friend is shot by a police officer, she is the only person who knows what really happened. A startlingly powerful young adult novel. A great book to discuss in 8th grade reading clubs.

Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin

A powerful psychological and unrelenting study of growing up in an abusive environment. When the protagonist, a 14-year-old boy, realizes that his family is not all that it seems, he starts to rebel against his self-righteous preacher stepfather in this gritty landmark first novel set in Harlem.

2001 by Arthur C Clarke

When a scientist discovers a mysterious object on the Moon, mankind embarks on an expedition to the furthest reaches of space in search of an alien civilization. However, the voyage is a slowly building battle between man and computer, heading towards an inevitable catastrophe.

Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad

A disgraced naval officer redeems himself by protecting villagers from a local bandit. Written as a series of manuscripts told by a third party, using time shifts, this is a great book for eighth-graders to study.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

A unique and genre-defying young adult novel that is perfectly suited to grade 8 book clubs. Set in the “Elsewhere”, a world where angels battle mythical creatures, Karou and Akiva are drawn, as if by magic, from the opposite sides of the conflict into a love story – and perhaps the only hope for peace.

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

A more challenging read for grade 8 students, Life of Pi chronicles 16-year-old Pi, the only survivor of a shipwreck. His only companions in the lifeboat are a hyena, and orangutan, and a huge tiger. Memorable, and beautifully written.

I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

Destined to become an important work in the 21st century, Malala’s autobiographical story takes her from a victim of Taliban in 2012 to becoming the youngest ever recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. An inspirational and motivating book which is bound to appeal to middle school and junior high school students in grade 8.

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

Isabella’s new life in Forks, Washington takes an unexpected turn when a boy she is attracted to turns out to be a vampire. Extremely readable and popular, this five volume set is a great way to reignite the fire of reading in disenchanted teenagers.

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

This is no ordinary historical story about dragons and heroes. Nimona is a classic graphic novel in the making – peppered with ironic observations and quick, pointed humor that will appeal to 8th grader readers. Stunningly illustrated.

The Other Side of Truth by Beverley Naidoo

When Sadie and Femi’s journalist father refuses to keep quiet about corruption among the military rulers in Nigeria, their mother is suddenly killed, and they have to flee to London. This study of what it is to be displaced and a refugee is a modern classic. This is a book that will stimulate discussion and debate in 8th grade reading groups.

Parrot in the Oven by Victor Martinez

14-year-old Manny wants respect, he wants to prove himself and he wants to kiss a girl. This multi-award-winning novel follows his journey in the face of discrimination and poverty. Poignant and memorable.

Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly

In a world of nightmares, magic dreams and demons, mermaid Seraphina has to fight for peace between warring nations. She is also set on avenging her parents and wooing a prince. Teen drama and adventure on a grand and underwater scale.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

When alchemist and scientist Victor Frankenstein misguidedly attempts to reanimate a creature from dead body parts, he creates a monster that threatens his very existence. An accessible classic gothic horror with a lightning-quick pace that will appeal to teen readers.

Mosquitoland by David Arnold

Teenage Mim is forced to move across the state to live with her father after a nasty divorce. But when she learns her mother is ill, she boards a greyhound and throws caution to the wind in this epic coming of age YA drama. An ideal book for 8th grade reading groups.

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

A collection of science-fiction page-turners that will prove popular with reluctant 8th-grade readers. A survivor of a crippling alien attack, Cassie is desperate to save her missing brother. She is so desperate that she is willing to go to extreme lengths to find him.

Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

A quest for a magic ring that grants the wearer huge power dominates this epic high fantasy tale of good vs evil. Popular amongst teens, this novel was recently turned into a series of blockbuster movies.

The One and Future King by TH White

An epic and spellbinding retelling of the legend of King Arthur told in five parts – King Arthur and Camelot; Merlin and Owl and Guinevere, beasts who talk and men who fly and tales of knights, wizardry, and war. Great for students interested in history, myth, and legend.

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler by Phillip Hoose

A fascinating and inspirational story about a group of brave middle grade aged children and their acts of defiance in Denmark during World War Two. Based on a true story.

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

A classic tale of betrayal, imprisonment and slow, beautiful revenge. Originally written for weekly serialization, this book is gripping and pacy and it might well be the first 100,000 plus story your teen will be captivated by. It’s also fantastic to listen to as an audiobook.

Absolutely Normal Chaos by Sharon Creech

The prequel to Walk Two Moons, Absolutely Normal Chaos follows 13-year-old Mary Lou’s summer vacation – an unforgettable summer of adventure, gossip, and burgeoning romance. A page-turner that is ideal for more mature 8th graders.

The Rig by Joe Ducie

When serial prison escapee and 15-year-old Will gets sent to The Rig, he thinks finding a way out will be easy. That’s until he realizes The Rig is in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. No one has ever come close to breaking out. Gripping and pacy, this is a perfect book for reluctant readers in grade 8.

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

Facing a seemingly unbeatable and ruthless alien invader, Earth needs a military genius. Teenaged boy Ender is chosen from thousands to lead the fight – but is he being manipulated? Recently made into a blockbuster movie, this book is a great easy reader for 8th graders.

The Chess Queen Enigma by Colleen Gelason

When the sister of Stoker and the niece of Holmes get together, uncovering vampire crime mysteries are a regular day’s work. This is a gripping and atmospheric drama set in a fantasy London of the past.

Beautiful Swimmers by William Warner

An evocative and interesting study of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. Brilliantly written – this is a more challenging book for grade 8 readers interested in science and natural history.

Finding Wonders by Jeannine Atkins

This is an engaging set of three biographical stories of women who changed the world. Maria Merian – who documented metamorphosis, Mary Anning, who survived a lightning strike and discovered fossils, and Maria Mitchell, who found a new comet. Presented as poems, these stories are an ideal starting point for 8th-grade writing activities.

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55 8th Grade Books Students Should Have on their Bookshelves

Want to motivate reluctant readers? We’ve got the perfect collection of books suited to 8th graders. With everything from a true story to a comedic and uplifting read, we’ve got you covered!

1. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

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Two young boys become the most unsuspecting of friends in this moving novel set during the Holocaust. With a devastating end, this truly is a remarkably written book.

2. A Long Walk to Water

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A Long Walk to Water illustrates the lives of two Sudanese children. The novel sees the children face many dangers in a feat to improve their lives and the lives of those around them.

3. The Book Thief

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Set in Nazi Germany,  foster child Liesel Meminger discovers a blissful world in between the spines of books- away from the constant bombing raids. Reading becomes her escape and often transports her to magical worlds.

4. The Giver

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A twelve-year-old boy named Jonas has his life turned upside down when he receives his life assignment- taking on the role of The Giver. After all the world’s memories have been bestowed upon him, Jonas soon learns that his seemingly ideal world isn’t as wonderful as he once thought.

5. Shadow Jumper

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If you’re in the mood for a mystery adventure story, then this is the book for you! Jack Phillips is on a mission to find his missing scientist father, but will his rare sunshine allergy interfere with his search? Delve into Shadow Jumper to find out!

6. The Outsiders

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The Outsiders is a powerful story your 8th graders will love! Ponyboy and his gang of close-knit friends stand up to a gang of snooty rich kids in this tale about bravery and friendship.

7. The Finest Hours

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True stories such as The Finest Hours are always popular reads. Explore the heart-rending tale of a shipwreck of two oil tankers and how 4 brave men in a lifeboat managed to save 30 stranded sailors.

8. Long Way Down

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Delve into the world of teenage gun violence as you follow the journey of fifteen-year-old Will who seeks to avenge his brother’s death.

9. The Cruel Prince

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The Cruel Prince is a wondrous book about a mortal girl who finds herself entangled in the tribulations of a mysterious and enchanted land.

10. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

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After losing her seemingly perfect older sister, rambunctious young Julia learns to navigate life outside of her sister’s shadow – all whilst uncovering shocking secrets about her sister’s past.

11. We’ll Always Have Summer

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We’ll Always Have Summer is a sweet book about young love. Will Conrad have the courage to finally tell Belly how he feels about her, or will he lose her to Jeremiah forever?

12. You Have a Match

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The main character Abby signs up for a DNA service, but soon discovers that she has an Instagram-famous sister that she knew nothing about! Wanting to know more, Abby decides to meet her sister, Savannah, at camp and get to the bottom of why her parents gave Savannah up for adoption.

13. We Are Not from Here

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Inspired by true stories, We Are Not from Here follows the journey of 3 escapees as they cross the US-Mexico border.

14. I’ll Give You the Sun

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I’ll Give You the Sun is a humorous yet tear-jerking read. It follows the tale of two twins, Jude and Noah, who were once extremely close, but have now been torn apart because of an unsuspected disaster.

15. Homecoming

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Embark on the journey of a lifetime with the four Tillerman children after their mother abandons them in a parking lot in Connecticut. They must make their way to Bridgeport to Great aunt Cilla’s house, but will they make it?

16. House of Hollow

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House of Hollow is a captivating read about a seventeen-year-old teenager whose only wish is to fit in when she was born to be different! Sneak a peek into a supernatural world when Grey, 1 of the 3 Hollow sisters mysteriously goes missing. Iris Grey and Vivi Hollow are about to quickly learn that everything is not always as simple as it may seem to be at first glance.

17. Echo

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Echo is a heart-warming read that revolves around a harmonica, a prophecy, and a long-standing promise. Echo is ultimately a tale of friendship, facing life’s challenges, and pursuing your rightful destiny.

18. The Maze Runner

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The Maze Runner is a heart-racing read about a group of memory-wiped strangers who must escape from the center of an ever-changing maze. Faced with many-a-challenge, their only hope for survival is a message they received saying “Remember. Survive. Run.” and so they decide to devise a plan of escape.

19. The Hunger Games

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A gripping read inspired by a dystopian-like world. The Hunger Games is an annual televised event that occurs in the Capitol of Panem- a metropolis of wealth. 12 representatives from each outlying district fight to the death until only one victor remains.

20. Downriver

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At Discovery Unlimited, an outdoor education program, 7 teenagers decide to borrow the company’s rafting gear and make their way down the river and through the Grand Canyon. Whilst making memories that will remain with them for life, the group faces some pretty close calls and nerve-wracking consequences.

21. The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition

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The Diary of a Young Girl is Anne Frank’s account of living in a secret annex in an abandoned office building, in fear of and hiding from the Gestapo. For 2 years Anne and her family hid and faced challenges of hunger, being scared, living in a small space and so much more.

22. A Wrinkle in Time

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3 young children explore new worlds in the hopes of finding one of their long-lost scientist fathers who went missing whilst working on a secret program for the government.

23. The Breadwinner

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11-year-old Parvana disguises herself as a boy so that she can work and become the family’s breadwinner. After her father is forced to stop working, Parvana’s courage, and desperation, help save her family!

24. All the Bright Places

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All the Bright Places reminds us of the beauty of life. Eighth graders will love this book about two teenagers who meet on the ledge of a tower and fall in love whilst marveling at the adventure of life.

25. A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

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When nothing goes right, Lila is sent by her parents to live in Winchester, England in the hopes of improving her mental health. She isn’t enjoying her time until she meets a teashop clerk named Orion Maxwell who may just convince her that England isn’t too bad after all.

26. You Should See Me in a Crown

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Striving to be accepted to the prestigious college of Pennington, there isn’t anything Liz Lighty won’t do to make her dream come true. In need of financial aid, she remembers her school’s promise of a scholarship for prom king and queen, so decides to give it all she’s got and run for the queen!

27. Felix Ever After

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Felix Ever After is a beautiful read about Felix and his journey to self-discovery and authentic identity. This coming-of-age story inspires readers to make a stand for themselves and never accept less than they deserve.

28. They Both Die at the End

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Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio wake up one morning only to be told that they have 1 day to live. Author, Adam Silvera, narrates a special day for these two men- who try their best to live life to the fullest in their final 24 hours.

29. Cemetery Boys

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Yadriel, a transgender high school student, accidentally summons his ghost of a cousin, Julien, from the dead in an attempt to summon a ghost who would help him prove his true gender to his parents. Julien and Yadriel become closer as time goes on and eventually, Yadriel doesn’t want his cousin to leave.

30. The Henna Wars

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Childhood friends Flávia and Nishat must navigate their relationship in a way like never before. Nishat risks not being accepted by her family, but is tired of being in the closet and must now make a choice about whether or not to come out about her true feelings for Flávia.

31. Not My Problem

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Aideen helps fellow classmates solve their issues in very unwitting ways, but can’t seem to ever solve any of her own problems! Another brilliant coming-of-age novel, Not My Problem makes readers pause and consider their interactions with and influence on others.

32. Written in the Stars

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Written in the Stars is a queer, humorous, and romantic read about a fake relationship between a social media astrologer and an actuary.

33. The Voting Booth

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When Duke Crenshaw is turned away at the voting booth, Marva Sheridan makes it her mission to ensure that Duke’s right to vote is upheld. On a path to help shape democracy, Duke and Marva find unexpected love.

34. Juliet Takes a Breath

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Juliet feels more alive and free than ever. After she comes out to her parents and sets off for a Summer of motorcycling, love, partying, and more, she finds herself creating a happy space for herself in the world.

35. Honey Girl

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Grace learns to navigate newly married life with a woman she barely knows.  On top of this, she must learn to deal with the pressures of life and family, social expectations, and her demanding job.

36. Only Mostly Devastated

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Only Mostly Devastated is an awesome book about a teenage romance. Will and Ollie must navigate the shaky waters of their relationship and learn to trust again.

37. Perfect on Paper

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The main character Darcy gives love advice to her classmates. The secret is- no one knows that she’s the one giving it! Darcy’s anonymity is threatened when the grade’s jock catches her collecting letters from a locker, and she is then forced into helping him get back together with his girlfriend.

38. We Are Not Free

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Fourteen teenagers rally together in a fight against injustice and blatant racism. After their lives are forever changed by the mass U.S. incarcerations of World War II, the teens become closer than ever as they create a community for themselves.

39. Hot Dog Girl

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Elouise works as a hot dog girl at her local fair and finds herself pining over Nick the pirate. The only problem is that Nick has a girlfriend and hardly seems to notice poor Elouise!

40. With the Fire on High

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Acclaimed author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about a momma who reclaims her power after getting pregnant and having a child during her freshman year. Emoni graduates and goes on to work as a chef who takes on a whole new passion for cooking!

41. The Poet X

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Teenager, Xiomara, has so much to get off her chest, but no outlet! She decides to join the school’s poetry society but must keep this a secret from her rather strict Mami.

42. Internment

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Seventeen-year-old Layla Amin is forced into a Muslim-American concentration camp with her parents. In a bid to fight for her freedom she leads a revolt against the guards and the camp director.

43. Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From

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Liliana must fight to be herself in a world that advocates for her to be anyone else! Proud of her heritage, Liliana must be courageous as she starts attending a snooty suburban high school.

44. Let Me Hear a Rhyme

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Three friends plan to turn their deceased friend into a rap legend by pretending he’s still alive. How long can this rambunctious group from Brooklyn keep their lie going?

45. Can’t Take That Away

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Fed up with the discrimination faced at high school, a queer teen makes the decision to stand up for what is right- speaking his truth and inviting others to do the same!

46. The Sky Blues

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Sky Baker, plans to ask his crush, Ali, to prom in just 30 days, by asking him out at the annual beach party! Sky’s plans are ruined when a homophobic hacker releases an email detailing his plan. Sky’s 30-day prom-planning period quickly turns into a mission to expose the hacker.

47. It Goes Like This

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A pop band formed in middle school finds out if their friendship will stand the test of time when they return to their hometown after a tragic storm.

48. Love & Other Natural Disasters

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Nozomi poses as Willow’s girlfriend in Love & Other Natural Disasters, and not all goes according to her original plan when she unexpectedly falls in love.

49. The Fascinators

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As a bunch of magic-loving youngsters grows older, they learn that their bond over a magical fascination, may not be enough to keep them together as friends forever.

50. House in the Cerulean Sea

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This adventurous read takes its readers on an adventure to a magical island where they’ll uncover mysterious secrets and dangerous missions.

51. The Marvelous

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Gathered together by a famed heiress, 6 teenagers compete to win a life-changing cash prize. Players quickly learn that it’s far more than just money at stake as they go head to head in an estate-wide game!

52. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

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Two lonely boys form an unforgettable friendship after meeting at a public swimming pool one day. This tale beautifully depicts the importance of friendship in discovering more about yourself and the world.

53. Rules for Being a Girl

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Star character Marin reclaims her power after being sexually assaulted by her English teacher. After speaking out about the incident and having no one believe her, she decides to write in the school newspaper and starts an inspiring feminist club!

54. The Inexplicable Logic of My Life

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Sal, once a self-believing teenager, feels as though he is questioning everything and doesn’t have a place in the world. Navigate the universal questions of life as you connect with relatable, humorous, and comforting characters.

55. The Infinite Noise

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Caleb learns more about his special ability which is to be extremely empathetic. In learning more about his ability, Caleb makes a new friend and learns to accept who he truly is.

Instill a love for reading in your 8th grade students by encouraging independent reading. Reading allows children to learn about the experiences of others and therefore foster better empathy. Furthermore, they gain valuable knowledge and expand their vocabulary as well as explore more imaginative and creative thought patterns.

20 books for teenagers to love reading – Stories

There is an opinion that children and teenagers do not like to read at all. In fact, they just need the right books, then the child will also have a love of reading. Just give your child a book for no reason, and you will see – he will put down his smartphone and plunge into the magical world of reading. We offer you 20 books that may be of interest to a teenager and help him fall in love with reading.

1. Asya Lavrinovich, “From one hare”

Age restrictions: 16+

Publisher: Eksmo

Age restrictions: 16+

Publisher: Eksmo More than half a million readers fell in love with the story written by Asya Lavrynovych. Her works collect a huge number of positive reviews. Each Asya novel is humor, sports and, of course, love. She studies for one five, he is a truant. She does not have a minute of free time, he loves to gather with friends. She hates him and he doesn’t even know her. But they were appointed to prepare a joint project. Who will these two be in the end? “Happiness is not hidden, it is always there. Waiting at the traffic light, around the corner of his favorite coffee shop or, as in the case of our heroes, sitting at the next desk. Happiness is achievable and quite tangible – it is enough to dare to reach out and put your fingers in his palm. nine16+ Three girls in a rage “will become your time machine. Isabelle Pandazopoulos masterfully recreates that distant era. Her book can be compared to an old chest full of secrets. Here are archival photos, and maps of countries that have ceased to exist, and fragments of diaries. Europe 19 will appear before you68 years old. You will get acquainted with the stories of three heroines. Suzanne is a Parisian who is burdened by the measured life of her outwardly prosperous family. Magda is a German who recently moved from the GDR to the FRN. She is trying to regain the memory lost as a result of a terrible shock. Cleomena is a Greek communist who fled to Paris from the dictatorship of the “black colonels”. Girls over 18 years old. Each of them has its own reasons for rage. How to resolve their conflict with themselves, society and circumstances? You can find out about this only by reading the book to the end. nine0005

3. John Green, The Fault in Our Stars

Age limit: 16+

Publisher: AST

They still remain teenagers – poisonous, restless, explosive, rebellious, equally ready for hate and love. Hazel and Augustus defy fate. They are in love with each other, they are tormented not so much by the shadow of death hanging over them, but by ordinary jealousy, anger and misunderstanding. They are together. Now – together. But what lies ahead for them? nine0005

4. Robin Rowe, “Caged Bird”

Age limit: 16+

Publisher: Eksmo

It’s not easy in high school. Someone is popular, like the energetic and cheerful seventeen-year-old Adam. And for some, school can turn into a real nightmare, as for the timid and unsociable fourteen-year-old Julian. He is the object of everyone’s ridicule because he loves to read children’s picture books. So different, they meet, and Julian has a friend that one can only dream of. The boys easily found a common language, but the more time they spend together, the more often Adam notices that Julian is hiding something. Deciding to find out, he begins to suspect that everything is more serious than it seems at first glance, and perhaps Julian needs his help. nine0005

5. Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

Age limit: 16+

Publisher: AST

Germany. A country that held its breath. Death has never had so much work to do. And there will be more. The mother is taking nine-year-old Liesel Meminger and her younger brother to foster parents near Munich, because their father is no more – he was blown away by the breath of a strange and strange word “communist”, and in the eyes of her mother the girl sees fear of the same fate. On the road, Death visits the boy and notices Liesel for the first time. So the girl ends up on Himmel Strasse – Heavenly Street. Whoever came up with the name had a healthy sense of humor. Not that there was a real hell. No. But it’s not heaven either. “The Book Thief” is a short story, which, among other things, says: about one girl; about different words about the accordionist; about various fanatical Germans; about the Jewish fighter; and many thefts. This is a book about the power of words and the ability of books to nourish the soul. nine0005

6. Alice Sibold, “Cute Bones”

Age restrictions: 16+

Publishing House: Eksmo

“Six Sixth“ December one thousand seventy -third years, when I was killed, I was fourteen years old ” – this is how the most amazing bestseller of the early 21st century begins, a tragic story written on an incredibly bright note. The Lovely Bones has been translated into forty languages ​​and has sold millions of copies. In this novel, Susie Salmon adjusts to life in heaven and watches from above as her killer attempts to cover his tracks and her family copes with their loss. ..

7. Renses Riggs, “House of Strange Children”

Age restrictions: 16+

Publishing house: Book club “Family leisure club”

sixteen -year -old Jacob I used to the stories his youth on a distant Welsh island, in a shelter for strange children: about monsters with triple tongues, about an invisible boy, about a flying girl … The only side effect of these fictions were nightmares that tormented a teenager. But one day a nightmare burst into his life, killing his grandfather in reality…

8. James Bowen, “Street cat named Bob”

Age limit: 16+

Publisher international: Ripol Classic

Bestseller in front of you! A Street Cat Named Bob is an amazing book about how a ginger cat saved the life of a homeless musician. In this story, the two main characters are James Bowen, a London street musician, and ginger Bob, a London street cat. They were homeless and lonely, but one day they met each other . .. James was dying from drugs and despair, there was no point in his life until a four-legged friend appeared in it, who helped him cope with problems, brought good luck and became a real guardian angel . Now Bob and James (in that order!) are well known not only by the people of London who meet them on the streets, in the subway and cafes, but also by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. YouTube videos, Facebook photos, Twitter posts, and now a book written by James Bowen tell the amazing story of a friendship with a cat that changed his life. nine0005

9. Gail Forman, “If I stay”

Age restrictions: 16+

Publishing house: Eksmo

This book is compared with Roman Alice Sibold “Lovely Bones”, the most amazing bestseller of the beginning XXI century, according to the unanimous opinion of critics. Although they have only a canvas in common: both here and there the soul of a young girl, having parted with her body, observes from the outside the life of loved ones. But in the case of the heroine of Gail Foreman’s book, seventeen-year-old Mia, the situation is much more complicated. Fate put her before a choice – either to return to life, or to leave forever for another world, following the people she loved most. nine0005

10. Rebecca Stead, “When We Meet”

Age Limit: 12+

Publisher: Pink Giraffe

A mom who doesn’t cook breakfast and dresses like a girl, a best friend who doesn’t want to be a friend anymore, classmates who suddenly start behaving differently than before, a dangerous road to and from school. And then there are some incomprehensible notes that say what will happen in the future, and most importantly, what she, Miranda, must do to make it happen … Or not happen. Rebecca Stead’s book “When We Meet”, published in 2009year, immediately captivated readers and critics and hit the most serious lists of American bestsellers.

11. “Anna Frank Diary”

Age restrictions: 16+

Publishing house: Mann, Ivanov and Ferber

“Diary” Anna Frank and in the new century will remain one of the most read in the most read the world of books. Perhaps today, when hundreds of military diaries and thousands of testimonies about the Holocaust have been published, we have the right to read it in a new way. Anna Frank does not denounce, does not try to speak on behalf of the people (as Ilya Ehrenburg believed), does not seek explanations in big history. Instead of big numbers and big words, experiencing the value of every hour, every insignificant event in the close world of the “asylum”, every movement of the soul – the living demandingly declares its right to be and remain in the word in the face of non-existence. nine0005

12. Daniel Kiz, “Flowers for Elrinon”

Age restrictions: 16+

Publisher: Eksmo

“Flowers for Elternon” Daniel Kiz are included in the mandatory reading program in American schools. This is the only science fiction story whose author was awarded twice, first for a story, and then for a novel with the same title, character, plot. Thirty-three-year-old Charlie Gordon is mentally retarded. At the same time, he has a job, friends and an irresistible desire to learn. He agrees to take part in a dangerous scientific experiment in the hope of becoming smart … This fantastic story has amazing psychological power and makes you think about universal questions of morality: do we have the right to experiment on each other, what results can this lead to and what price are we willing to pay for becoming the “smartest”. nine0005

13. Joan Rowling, “Barda Bidl’s Tales”

Age restrictions: 6+

Publishing house: Machaon

Badlie’s fairy tales – five impressive stories about adventure, cowardice, heartache and, heartache and, heartache and, heartache and, heartache and, heartache and, coward of course, magic. They are to the witch community what the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are to countless Muggles. The new deluxe illustrated edition of the tales (translated from the runic Hermione Granger) has been commented at length by Albus Dumbledore. And Hans Christian Andersen Prize-winning artist Lisbeth Zwerger has added depth and expression to these classic stories, illuminating them with beauty, delicacy and ingenuity. nine0005

14. Dina Sabitova, “Three Your Names”

Publisher: Pink Giraffe

Age Limits: 12+

of the same name Goshka and Margo – three girls of the same name Ritka and Margo

And each name has its own destiny. A poor, hungry life in his own family, which ended in tragedy. An orphanage and an attempt to find a new mother: to be an obedient and good girl, diligent and inconspicuous. And again the orphanage, and, of course, the hope to find a family again, to become a beloved and dear daughter. nine0005

15. Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, Oscar and Pink Lady

Age restrictions: 16+

Publishing house: ABC-classic

Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt-this is one of the world celebrity, this is one of the world celebrity the most read and played French authors on stage. In each of the books included in the Cycle of the Invisible – “Oscar and the Pink Lady”, “Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran”, “Children of Noah”, “The Sumo Wrestler Who Couldn’t Get Fat”, as well as in the story “Ten Children, which Madame Ming did not have” brilliant intellectual mechanics is combined with deep humanity. Behind the external simplicity, bordering on minimalism, behind the transparent clarity of style, the wisdom of a philosophical parable, irony, and humor are hidden. nine0005

16. Veniamin Kaverin, “Two Captains”

Age restrictions: 16+

Publisher: AST

Roman Veniamin Kaverin “Two Captains” – one of the cult works of Soviet adventure literature. This extraordinary story of love, honor and courage has not left indifferent generations of readers. Sanya Grigoriev devoted his whole life to finding traces of the missing expedition of Captain Ivan Tatarinov and to restore the good name of this brave traveler and explorer. In search of the truth, he had to make difficult, and sometimes extremely difficult decisions. A youthful dream led Sanya to the ranks of polar explorers. Having gone through many severe trials and losses, Captain Grigoriev retains his spiritual sensitivity and human dignity, and his purposeful character helps to keep the oath given in childhood: “Fight and seek, find and not give up.” nine0005

17. Stephen King, “Land of Joy”

Age limit: 16+

Publisher: AST

Student John suddenly finds himself in the park into a kind of parallel world. Here they live by their own rules, they speak a special language and really don’t like it when someone asks “extra” questions. Especially – if they concern the murder of a young girl Linda Gray, whose body was found in the park, in the House of Horrors pavilion. Trying to find answers to these questions, Devin understands that dangerous secrets lie behind the bright facade of the amusement park, and if the past of the inhabitants of the Land of Joy is stirred up, then his own life can incomprehensibly change once and for all . ..

18. Mariam Petrosyan, “The house in which”

Age restrictions: 12+

City publishing house: Gayatri

Sphinx, Blind, Lord, Tobacco, Macedonian, Black and many others. It is not known whether the Lord really comes from a noble kind of dragons, but the Blind is really blind, and the Sphinx is wise. Tabaki, of course, is not a jackal, although he likes to profit from other people’s good. Everyone in the House has its own nickname, and one day in it sometimes holds as much as we, in Outward appearance, cannot live in a whole life. Each House accepts or rejects. The house keeps a lot of secrets, and the banal skeletons in the closets are just the most understandable corner of that invisible world where there is no way out from the Outside, where the usual laws of space-time cease to operate. A home is much more than a boarding school for children abandoned by their parents. The house is their separate universe. nine0005

19. Frida Nielson, “Ice Sea pirates”

Age restrictions: 6+

Publisher: Mann, Ivanov and Ferber

Siri only 10 years old, she lives with dad and younger sister Miki on Blue Eye Island, lost among other similar islands in the Ice Sea. The world of Siri is inhabited by fantastic creatures and unusual animals. But every child in those parts is more than anything else afraid of pirates and especially their captain Whitehead. After all, they kidnap children and force them to work in a deep mine. nine0005

20. Julian Fellowes, Belgravia

Age limit: 16+

Publisher: Azbuka

84002 Belgravia, the fashionable aristocratic district of London. It is here that the wealthy James Trenchard, formerly a simple army quartermaster, acquires a house. Many years ago, Sophia, his young and beautiful daughter, fell in love with Edmund Bellasis, the scion of a wealthy aristocratic family. Edmund died at the Battle of Waterloo, and soon Sophia also died during childbirth. Considering the boy illegitimate, her parents, in order not to dishonor their name, gave the child to be raised in a foster family. And only now, after twenty-five years, the true consequences of the events of 1815 began to be felt. For in this new world there are those who would rather the secrets of the past remain buried… For the first time in Russian! nine0005

Year 8 Summer Reading List

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List of fiction for the summer from the Department of Literature of the New School

Fantasy and Science Fiction

1. A. Belyaev “Amphibian Man”, “Above the Abyss”, “Seller of Air”.
2. G. Garrison “Indomitable Planet”

nine0345 D. Donnelly “Revolution”

3. I. Efremov “On the Edge of the Oikoumene”, “The Andromeda Nebula”
4. S. Lem “Invincible”, “Solaris”.
5. L. Lowry “The Giver”
6. J.-C. Murleva “Winter Battle”, “River flowing back”
7. L. Sashar “Pits”
8. R. Stevenson “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
9. A. and B. Strugatsky “It’s hard to be a god”, “Monday begins on Saturday”
10. Tolkien J. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, The Lord of the Rings
11. G. Wells “War of the Worlds”, “The Invisible Man”, “Green Door”

About the important, funny and serious

1. Ch. Aitmatov “White steamer”, “Farewell, Gulsary!”, “Spotted dog running along the edge of the sea”, “Early cranes”
2. G. Belykh, L. Panteleev “Republic of ShKID”
3. Beecher Stowe Uncle Tom’s Cabin
4. V. Bogomolov “Ivan”
5. D. Boyne “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas”
6. S. Bronte “Jane Eyre”
7. R. Buie “All because of Mr. Terrapt”
8. B. Vasiliev “The Dawns Here Are Quiet”
9. E. Verkin “Friend April”, “CHYAP”, “Crow Biter”, “Cloud Regiment”
10. P. G. Wodehouse Jeeves and Wooster Books
11. P. van Gestel “Winter when I grew up”
12. Lord of the Flies W. Golding
13. V. Golyavkin “My good dad”
14. D. Green “The Fault in Our Stars”
15. O. Gromova “Sugar Child”

nine0345 V. Hugo Notre Dame Cathedral

16. C. Dickens “David Copperfield”
17. Jerome K. Jerome “Three men in a boat, not counting the dog”, “Three men on bicycles”
18. C. Doyle “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”
19. V. Dragunsky “Girl on the ball”, “He fell on the grass”
20. A. Dumas A. The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo
21. V. Zheleznikov V. Scarecrow, Eccentric from 6b
22. M. Zuzak “The Book Thief”
23. M. Ibragimbekov “Let him stay with us”, “For all good – death”
24. I. Ilf, E. Petrov “The Twelve Chairs”, “The Golden Calf”
25. V. Kaverin “Two Captains”
26. M. Kozyreva “Girl in front of the door”
27. Ch. de Coster “The Legend of Ulenspiegel”
28. E. Kochergin Baptized with Crosses
29. F. Cooper “Deerslayer”, “The Last of the Mohicans”, “Pathfinder”
30. H. Lee To Kill a Mockingbird
31. D. London The Call of the Wild, Love of Life, Smoke Bellew
32. B. Neverov “Tashkent – a city of bread”
33. K. Nestlinger “Fly, Maybug!”
34. D. Austin Pride and Prejudice
35. R. Palacio “Miracle”
36. M. Petrosyan “The house in which…”
37. B. Polevoy “The Tale of a Real Man”
38. V. Rasputin “French Lessons”
39. D. Sabitova “Where there is no winter”, “Three of your names”
40. P. Sanaev “Bury me behind the plinth”
41. V. Semin “Swallow-Star”
42. M. Cervantes “Don Quixote”
43. L. Solovyov “The Tale of Khoja Nasreddin”
44. W. Stark “Can you whistle, Johanna?”
45. A. Thor “Truth or Consequences”
46. Troepolsky “White Bim Black Ear”
47. L. Ulitskaya “Children’s project”
48. A. Frank “The Diary of Anne Frank”
49. G. Haggard “King Solomon’s Mines”, “The Daughter of Montezuma”
50. K. Haitani “The Look of a Rabbit”
51. E. Schwartz “Dragon”, “Shadow”, “Ordinary Miracle”
52. W. Shefner. “Sister of Sorrow”
53. G. Schmidt G. “Wednesday Battles”
54. E. Schmitt “Oscar and the Pink Lady”
55. Father Brown’s Tales by G. K. Chesterton
56. Yu. Yakovleva “Children of the Crow”, “The Stolen City”

List of fiction for the summer from the Chelyabinsk Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 31

Eternal Books

1. Homer The Iliad (translated by N. Gnedich), Odyssey (translated by V. Zhukovsky)

nine0345 D. Alighieri The Divine Comedy

2. W. Shakespeare “King Lear”, “Romeo and Juliet”
3. M. Maeterlinck “The Blue Bird”

From Russian classics

1. A. Pushkin The Captain’s Daughter, The Queen of Spades
2. N. Gogol cycle “Petersburg stories”, “Inspector”
3. I. Turgenev “Asya”
4. L. Tolstoy “Hadji Murad”
5. E. Schwartz “Dragon”
6. V. Nabokov “Defense of Luzhin”

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Books about growing up, true friendship, love…

1. V. Kaverin “Two Captains”
2. R. Fraerman “Wild Dog Dingo, or The Tale of First Love”
3. A. Zhvalevsky, E. Pasternak “Moskvest”
4. D. Sabitova “Where there is no winter”
5. E. M. Remarque “Three Comrades”
6. R. Bach “A Seagull named Jonathan Levingston”
7. D. Austin Pride and Prejudice

Man at war

1. A. Aleksin “In the rear as in the rear”
2. B. Vasiliev “The Dawns Here Are Quiet”
3. M. Zuzak “The Book Thief”

Strong in spirit

1. E. Hemingway “The Old Man and the Sea”
2. D. Aldridge “The Last Inch”

The world of adventure and fantasy

1. A. Strugatsky, B. Strugatsky “Roadside Picnic”
2. R. Bradbury The Martian Chronicles
3. K. Bulychev “Doctor Pavlysh”

nine0345 I. Efremov “The Andromeda Nebula”

About brilliant detectives

1. J. Simenon “The Wrath of Maigret”
2. A. Conan Doyle “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”

“Oh, laugh, laughers!”

In the world of satire and humor

1. O. Henry “Kings and Cabbage”
2. I. Ilf, E. Petrov “The Twelve Chairs”, “The Golden Calf”

List of fiction for the summer from S.I. Krasovskaya

About love and friendship

1. V. Golyavkin “Harp and Boxing”.
2. Wuthering Heights by E. Bronte
3. S. Brontë Jane Eyre
4. C. McCullough The Thorn Birds
5. H. Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird. Go set a watchman

A man at war

1. V. Shefner. “Sister of Sorrow”

List of fiction for the summer from A.A. Skulachev

Required literature:

1. Homer “Iliad”
2. Song of Roland
3. I.A. Goncharov “Oblomov”
4. N.