Brain-Food for Mature Middle-School Readers

Discover the best brain-food books for mature middle-school readers! Explore our curated list of engaging and thought-provoking reads to inspire young minds.

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The Westing Game

by Ellen Raskin

NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • Ellen Raskin's unforgettable, timeless classic continues to be cherished by young readers of each new generation. "Great fun for those who …
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Ender's Game

by Orson Scott Card

Child-hero Ender Wiggin must fight a desperate battle against a deadly alien race if mankind is to survive.
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

by Stephen Chbosky

Read the cult-favorite coming of age story that takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory. …
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Jumper

by Steven Gould

Story of Davy, a young man, who discovers he has a power that sets him apart from others, teleporting.
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Dealing with Dragons

by Patricia C. Wrede

Determined not to be pushed into marrying a boring and proper prince, Princess Cimerone flees her kingdom and becomes an assistant to the dragon Kazul.
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Holes

by Louis Sachar

This groundbreaking classic is now available in a special anniversary edition with bonus content. Winner of the Newbery Medal as well as the National Book …
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A Series of Unfortunate Events #2: The Reptile Room

by Lemony Snicket

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In the …