Reading is not the first exercise that a child may opt to do in their free time. Reading rather feels like a task more painstaking than any. Every teacher recommends reading as a good habit since it leads to more knowledge, better vocabulary, improved concentration, better imagination with a lot more to go around, hence, we shall discuss some of the top book recommendations for middle school students.
Amulet Series All letters on a page can make a student feel bored of reading even before actually doing the task. Amulet is a graphic novel created by Japanese artist Kazu Kibuishi that follows a young girl named Emily Hayes as she discovers a magical amulet in her grandfather’s house, which transports her, her mom and her brother Navin into a world filled with fantasy and danger. This seven series book combines art, science, fiction and literature making it an entertaining read for reluctant readers.
Counting by 7’s Every child has their favorite color, favorite food, favorite shirt, favorite number, etc. But these habits change as they grow up. Willow’s favorite was number 7. But after the 12-year-old lost her parents in a car accident, she lost all her interest in the activities she once loved. As her world changed, so did her personality. This story shows her reviving her older habits and healing herself to like them again.
During their middle school years, a student often becomes ready for adulthood and the experiences that follow. This book deals with the concepts of family, loss, friendship, grief, new beginnings, etc., making it one of the best middle school reads for students.
The Phantom ToolBooth After getting a magical tollbooth, Milo is transported into a world of imagination. He is given the special mission of rescuing two princesses by someone he meets along the way. He makes multiple friends along the way and travels to multiple lands, like the Twin Cities of Reality and Illusion. After meeting Chroma, he tries to create a sunrise himself and meets Dodecahedron, a man with 12 faces, each representing a different emotion.
The book is surely gripping for students with its imaginative narratives and vividly described characters, which is what makes this story one of its kind.
The One and Only Ivan
This story follows the first person point of view of a gorilla caged inside a mall. He experiences the world from within his cage and not thinking about his life in the jungle, but after meeting Ruby, a baby elephant he attempts to make a change for better. This story boosts empathy in young readers with a humor, friendship and compassion.
We dream of Space
This story follows the lives of young Cash, Bird and Fitch sibling struggling amidst their personal battles who have drifted into their different orbits. Cash, who after wonders of being stuck in grade seven again. Fitch, a short-tempered child and Bird a bright mind who dreams of becoming an astronaut someday only to be devastated on learning about the tragedy. Closely knit with a real story, this book navigates the bond of the siblings grow amidst one of the most trying periods of their life.
Multiple children’s fictions and novels are popular among adults for their other world ventures and stories. No reader is too old for the fictitious worlds of Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia, Percy Jackson or any other are all popular middle school books. These often carry a child to a new world, with new experiences ready to open up the gates of another world and encourage creative imagination.
