Ages 9-12: Grades 4 - Middle School
Here are childrens's books for independent readers that range from chapter books to long novels, from classics to contemporary, from books for upper elementary students to YA (Young Adult) books for mature middle school students.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Series
Middle school students love Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney because of its humorous slant on school and home life for a boy just starting middle school. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney has been so popular that it is now a middle school series series. The second book is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.
Middle school students love Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney because of its humorous slant on school and home life for a boy just starting middle school. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney has been so popular that it is now a middle school series series. The second book is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Despite being more than 500 pages long, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is the 2008 Caldecott Medal Winner for picture book illustration. More than 280 pages of the book are illustrations by Brian Selznick. Despite being a novel for 9-14 year olds, The Invention of Hugo Cabret can also be classified as a picture book since Brian Selznick tells the story in both words and pictures.
Despite being more than 500 pages long, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is the 2008 Caldecott Medal Winner for picture book illustration. More than 280 pages of the book are illustrations by Brian Selznick. Despite being a novel for 9-14 year olds, The Invention of Hugo Cabret can also be classified as a picture book since Brian Selznick tells the story in both words and pictures.
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
This edition of the children’s novel Pippi Longstocking was published in 2007, the 100th anniversary of the birthdate of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. The 2007 edition of Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren features illustrations by Lauren Child. Lauren Child is the award-winning author and illustrator of the Clarice Bean and Charlie and Lola children’s books.
This edition of the children’s novel Pippi Longstocking was published in 2007, the 100th anniversary of the birthdate of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. The 2007 edition of Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren features illustrations by Lauren Child. Lauren Child is the award-winning author and illustrator of the Clarice Bean and Charlie and Lola children’s books.
The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe FAQs about Chronicles of Narnia and Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Books and Movies
Learn all about The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the classic fantasy novels for children by C.S. Lewis. Find out about the new movie version - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Learn all about The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the classic fantasy novels for children by C.S. Lewis. Find out about the new movie version - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
1. Summertime Favorites: Classic Literature: Gr. 4-6
This booklist from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) "represents NEH's long-standing effort to highlight classic literature for young people." Many of these children's books are also good read-alouds.
This booklist from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) "represents NEH's long-standing effort to highlight classic literature for young people." Many of these children's books are also good read-alouds.
Louis Sachar, Author of "Holes" and More
Louis Sachar's "Holes" has been enormously popular with upper elementary and middle school students.
Louis Sachar's "Holes" has been enormously popular with upper elementary and middle school students.
101 Books For Kids Ages 8-13
This list from the Arrowhead Library System in Janesville, Wisconsin, is briefly annotated and, most helpfully, is divided into categories by genre or theme.
This list from the Arrowhead Library System in Janesville, Wisconsin, is briefly annotated and, most helpfully, is divided into categories by genre or theme.
Newbery Medal Winners
This site contains a list of Newbery Medal winners and summaries of each book, along with the recommended reading level.
This site contains a list of Newbery Medal winners and summaries of each book, along with the recommended reading level.
50 Good Books for Grades 5 & 6
While this list is not annotated, it includes some excellent books.
While this list is not annotated, it includes some excellent books.
60+ Good Books for Grades 6 & 7
This excellent list of recommended books is not annotated.
This excellent list of recommended books is not annotated.
50+ Good Books for Grades 7 & 8
Here is another good list from The Logan Library in Logan, Utah.
Here is another good list from The Logan Library in Logan, Utah.
Books for 10-12 Year Olds
This is an excellent list of 10 books that really are "too good to miss."
This is an excellent list of 10 books that really are "too good to miss."
Good Reads for Middle School
A recommended reading list from an Illinois public library.
A recommended reading list from an Illinois public library.
The Top 12
The top 12 seventh and eighth grade favorites, chosen by middle school students at John Muir Middle School in Wausau, WI.
The top 12 seventh and eighth grade favorites, chosen by middle school students at John Muir Middle School in Wausau, WI.