50 Best Books for 8th Graders
At every age, books are fundamental in developing critical thinking and independent thought. Knowing this, librarians and teachers across the country have compiled countless lists that are best suited for every grade to read. But for 8th graders especially, students typically between 13 to 14 years old, finding the right book to dive into while on the cusp of adolescence can be a tricky feat. Is the book challenging enough? Are the themes covered relevant to the 8th grade experience? How will the students respond to the stories? Thankfully, the reading list below is sure to inspire even the most reluctant readers. From thrilling adventures to moving literary fiction, these are 50 of the best books for 8th graders to read today–and to always go back to for years to come.
50 Best Books for 8th Graders
1) Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin
Set in Harlem in the s, this seminal novel centers on a year-old protagonist confronting the reality of his family behind the facade. The protagonist begins to go against his stepfather, a controversial preacher, and the abusive family environment as he navigates his journey of growing up.
2) The Diary
Classic Literature, casually arranged by grade level!
The Velveteen Rabbit
by Margery Williams Bianco
Gutenberg Text
Raggedy Andy Stories
by Johnny Gruelle
Gutenberg Text
The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter
by Beatrix Potter
Gutenberg Text
1st to 4th grade level, read aloud to younger children, allow older children to read for themselves
Four Little Blossoms on Apple Tree Island
Four Little Blossoms and Their Winter Fun
by Mabel C. Hawley
Gutenberg Texts
Arthur Scott Bailey
Sleepy-Time Tales: the Tale of Fatty Coon
Tale of Brownie Beaver
The Tale of Buster Bumblebee
The Tale of Cuffy Bear
The Tale of Dickie Deer Mouse
The Tale of Freddie Firefly
The Tale of Frisky Squirrel
The Tale of Henrietta Hen
The Tale of Major Monkey
The Tale of Old Mr. Crow
The Tale of Pony Twinkleheels
The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk
The Tale of Tommy Fox
The Tale of Solomon Owl
Gutenberg Texts
The Tale of Timothy Turtle
The Tale of Major Monkey
Kellcraft
1st to 4th grade level, read aloud to younger children, allow older children to read for themselves
Uncle Remus
Uncle Remus, his songs and his sayings
by Joel Chandler Harris
Gutenberg Text
Uncle Remus and Brer Rab
Grade 8 books &#; this list of suggested reading books has been carefully selected by educators and librarians for junior high and middle school students aged There is a range of exciting and thought-provoking books to suit all abilities in the 8th grade and over the course of a year, these titles should inspire both those who are reluctant to read, and also challenge high achieving pupils. This list of 8th grade reading recommendations includes titles by Gerald Durrell, J.R.R. Tolkien, Sharon Creech, Angie Thomas, Malala Yousafzai, Mark Twain and Mary Shelley.
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Northwind by Gary Paulsen
When a plague forces Leif, an orphan, to flee for his life in a canoe with barely any food, he embraces his newfound freedom and grows to love the wide open seas and the Norwegian coast. Learning to forage, and live off the land and sea, he feels at home amongst the wildlife. It&#;s a gripping story of resilience, determination and survival. Highly recommended.
All Summer Long by Hope Larson
When Austin returns from summer soccer camp everything is different. year-old Bina cannot understand it &#; they used to do everythin
50 Must-Read Books for Eighth Graders
Welcome to Amy’s Bookshelf! Here, teachers will find carefully curated book lists for each grade level from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Moving forward, new lists filled with book recommendations will be published weekly. Sometimes, these lists will be organized around a specific theme, like a holiday or seasonal event. Other times, they will feature rockstar books – books practically guaranteed to get your students reading.
Before jumping into reading recommendations, a few words about how books are selected.
First, it is so important that teachers prioritize reading interest over reading level. Students will often choose to read well above or below their reading level if they are particularly interested in a book or topic. Teachers only hurt students by limiting them to a specific selection of titles grouped according to an arbitrary number or level. Think of the books on these lists as starting places for you and your students, but if a student wants to read up (or down), that is a-ok.
Also, please note that these lists lean heavily toward modern selections as opposed to the classics many teachers are familiar with. A true renaiss
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Classic Literature, casually arranged by grade level!
The Velveteen Rabbit
by Margery Williams Bianco
Gutenberg Text
Raggedy Andy Stories
by Johnny Gruelle
Gutenberg Text
The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter
by Beatrix Potter
Gutenberg Text
1st to 4th grade level, read aloud to younger children, allow older children to read for themselves
Four Little Blossoms on Apple Tree Island
Four Little Blossoms and Their Winter Fun
by Mabel C. Hawley
Gutenberg Texts
Arthur Scott Bailey
Sleepy-Time Tales: the Tale of Fatty Coon
Tale of Brownie Beaver
The Tale of Buster Bumblebee
The Tale of Cuffy Bear
The Tale of Dickie Deer Mouse
The Tale of Freddie Firefly
The Tale of Frisky Squirrel
The Tale of Henrietta Hen
The Tale of Major Monkey
The Tale of Old Mr. Crow
The Tale of Pony Twinkleheels
The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk
The Tale of Tommy Fox
The Tale of Solomon Owl
Gutenberg Texts
The Tale of Timothy Turtle
The Tale of Major Monkey
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1st to 4th grade level, read aloud to younger children, allow older children to read for themselves
Uncle Remus
Uncle Remus, his songs and his sayings
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Gutenberg Text
Uncle Remus and Brer Rab
Grade 8 books &#; this list of suggested reading books has been carefully selected by educators and librarians for junior high and middle school students aged There is a range of exciting and thought-provoking books to suit all abilities in the 8th grade and over the course of a year, these titles should inspire both those who are reluctant to read, and also challenge high achieving pupils. This list of 8th grade reading recommendations includes titles by Gerald Durrell, J.R.R. Tolkien, Sharon Creech, Angie Thomas, Malala Yousafzai, Mark Twain and Mary Shelley.
As an Amazon Associate earns from qualifying purchases.
Northwind by Gary Paulsen
When a plague forces Leif, an orphan, to flee for his life in a canoe with barely any food, he embraces his newfound freedom and grows to love the wide open seas and the Norwegian coast. Learning to forage, and live off the land and sea, he feels at home amongst the wildlife. It&#;s a gripping story of resilience, determination and survival. Highly recommended.
All Summer Long by Hope Larson
When Austin returns from summer soccer camp everything is different. year-old Bina cannot understand it &#; they used to do everythin
50 Must-Read Books for Eighth Graders
Welcome to Amy’s Bookshelf! Here, teachers will find carefully curated book lists for each grade level from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Moving forward, new lists filled with book recommendations will be published weekly. Sometimes, these lists will be organized around a specific theme, like a holiday or seasonal event. Other times, they will feature rockstar books – books practically guaranteed to get your students reading.
Before jumping into reading recommendations, a few words about how books are selected.
First, it is so important that teachers prioritize reading interest over reading level. Students will often choose to read well above or below their reading level if they are particularly interested in a book or topic. Teachers only hurt students by limiting them to a specific selection of titles grouped according to an arbitrary number or level. Think of the books on these lists as starting places for you and your students, but if a student wants to read up (or down), that is a-ok.
Also, please note that these lists lean heavily toward modern selections as opposed to the classics many teachers are familiar with. A true renaiss
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Duskie estes iron chef biography questions In , both Duskie and Stewart released their first wine, Holdredge Schiopettino, MacBryde Vineyard. Prior to Zazu, both Estes and Stewart lived and worked in Seattle, leaving their Missing: iron chef.
Marla lukofsky biography of abraham Beloved wife of the late Louis Lukofsky, devoted and loving mother of Fern Lukofsky and Leonard Dezenhouse, Elaine and Robbie Goldberg, and Marla g: abraham.
Valri bromfield biography of michael jackson Read all about Valri Bromfield with TV Guide's exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at TV Guide.
Italian fantasia mantovani biography Mantovani is probably more associated with the easy listening genre than any other person. He was born in Venice, Italy and his father was the concertmaster of the La Scala orchestra under Missing: biography.
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