Reading From Elementary and Middle School

Discover the best books for elementary and middle school reading lists. Boost literacy with engaging, age-appropriate titles perfect for young readers.

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Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck

A controversial tale of friendship and tragedy during the Great Depression They are an unlikely pair: George is "small and quick and dark of face"; …
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Salamandastron

 

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The View from Saturday

by E.L. Konigsburg

From the Newbery Medal–winning author of the beloved classic From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler comes four jewel-like short stories—one for each …
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Catherine, Called Birdy (rpkg)

by Karen Cushman

"Corpus Bones! I utterly loathe my life." Catherine feels trapped. Her father is determined to marry her off to arich man--any rich man, no matter …
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Christy

by Catherine Marshall

In the year 1912, nineteen-year-old Christy Huddleston leaves home to teach school in the Smoky Mountains -- and comes to know and love the resilient …
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The Midwife's Apprentice (rpkg)

by Karen Cushman

'Like Cushman's 1995 Newbery Honor Book, Catherine, Called Birdy, this novel is about a strong young woman in medieval England who finds her own way …
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Freak the Mighty

by W. Rodman Philbrick

At the beginning of eighth grade, learning disabled Max and his new friend Freak, whose birth defect has affected his body but not his brilliant …
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The Time Machine

 

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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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Good Night, Mr. Tom

by Michelle Magorian

London is poised on the brink of World War 11. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech -- the abused child of a single mother -- is evacuated …
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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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Maniac Magee

 

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Charlotte's Web

by E. B. White

Sixty years ago, on October 15, 1952, E.B. White's Charlotte's Web was published. It's gone on to become one of the most beloved children's books …
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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! Roald Dahl was a champion of the underdog and all things little—in …
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

by Roald Dahl

What happens when the five luckiest children in the entire world walk through the doors of Willy Wonka's famous, mysterious chocolate factory? What happens when, …
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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

by Jules Verne

A mission to rid the seas of a monstrous creature becomes a terrifying nightmare when Professor Arronax, Conseil and Ned Land are thrown overboard. The …
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And Then There Were None

by Agatha Christie

One by one, the guests arrived at the mansion on Indian Island, summoned by a mysterious host. And one by one, with terrifying meticulousness, they …
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Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul

by Chicken soup

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

by L. Frank Baum

One of the true classics of American literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four …
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The Egypt Game

by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

A group of children, entranced with the study of Egypt, play their own Egypt game, are visited by a secret oracle, become involved in a …
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