No need to dread a book report! When kids find titles that are engaging, interesting, and thought-provoking, they're hooked. If it's fiction, students can dissect plot, theme, and characters. If it's nonfiction, they can plunge into a subject that fascinates them or learn a lot about something they've never heard of before. Here's a list of surefire selections for students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. For even more ideas, check out 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12.
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Inspiring wartime journal reveals teen's inner life.
Cold War kids use magic to save world in brilliant novel.
Young refugee's story is told in memories, myths, fables.
Bittersweet, lovely story of friendship and social media.
Teen learns to love herself in uplifting tale of misfits.
