Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Back to School Reading for Middle School

Did your middle schooler really get in enough reading this summer? 


If not, don't worry; we are about to get back into the academic groove!
You're going to need some good books for that required reading, and those times when your kid finishes three days of work in three hours ðŸ˜²

Here are some books to reserve from your school🤞or public library:


Black Brother, Black Brother
Rhodes' Latest



Count Me In
Reject Racism!


Chirp
Great for 5th-7th grade


The Canyon's Edge
A MS survival tale


The Torchbearers
A local Columbus author takes on Hindu mythology


The List of Things That Will Not Change
Blending families isn't always easy


Clean Getaway
Road trip with grandma!


We Dream of Space
A great science teachers make all the difference!


Other Words for Home
A beautiful refugee novel in verse


Here in the Real World
An abandoned church becomes an imaginative playground


Wink
For fans of Wonder and Wimpy Kid


A Home for Goddesses and Dogs
A naughty dog brings a family together


The Strangers (Greystone Secrets, #1)      The Deceivers (Greystone Secrets, #2)

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise


Graphic Novels I've Loved:

       Be Prepared  Hey, KiddoIf you want more graphic novel recommendations, let me know! There are so many great ones out there (and some not so great).

Also, if you need recommendations on nonfiction for middle grade readers, let me know. I love middle grade biographies and narratives.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks so much for the recommendations - I'm definitely going to be putting many of these on hold for my oldest!

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