These book lists offer general guidelines for appropriate age-level recommendations for independent reading, with an eye to complexity and content, understanding that individual readers have different tastes and needs which may fall outside this general set of norms.
Please see individual book descriptions and related topics to support children in selecting books that will challenge and delight them, as that is the ultimate goal.
Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th book recommendations include titles that may include some mild language that would be considered inappropriate in most schools, may have references to romantic relationships, and may refer to adult behavior such as use of alcohol or troubled relationships. These books are generally longer with more complex themes.
**See also Book Recommendations for 5th Graders ** **See also Books for 9th - 12th Graders/High School Students**
Please click each title for an individual book summary and review, with a list of topics and themes, awards, and related book recommendations.
Please see individual book descriptions and related topics to support children in selecting books that will challenge and delight them, as that is the ultimate goal.
Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th book recommendations include titles that may include some mild language that would be considered inappropriate in most schools, may have references to romantic relationships, and may refer to adult behavior such as use of alcohol or troubled relationships. These books are generally longer with more complex themes.
**See also Book Recommendations for 5th Graders ** **See also Books for 9th - 12th Graders/High School Students**
Please click each title for an individual book summary and review, with a list of topics and themes, awards, and related book recommendations.
**See also Book Recommendations for 5th Graders ** **See also Books for 9th - 12th Graders/High School Students**