Coming home from his uncle's burial at Arlington National Cemetery, Wayne and his single mother are in a terrible plane crash. When he finally makes it across the border and reunites with his older brother he tries to settle into a new way of life, but it is difficult and he must decide where he wants his home to be. He encounters violence, set-backs as well as helpful and compassionate persons. Migrants refer to the northbound train as "the beast" and Manuel's journey is anything but easy and safe. This is was a captivating and harrowing tale of 12 year old Manuel's journey on "the beast" from his home in a Mexican village to the United States. This is a great choice for kids who like unique literary forms.īeast Riderby Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads. Punctuating the narrative are the observations of Alex, Alyx and Alexx, who act as a sort of Greek chorus. Written in verse, Tam and Kate's alternating first person narratives describe their growing relationship in all its awkward shyness and joy. ![]() Seventh graders, Tam and Kate, two seemingly very different people strike up a friendship. Josh narrates his story of coming to terms with his brother’s new girlfriend, sibling rivalry, the pressure and joy of playing ball and his relationship with his father. The Crossover. Kwame Alexander’s wonderful verse novel about twin brothers is touching, relatable and extraordinarily engaging. The cast of characters is incredibly diverse, and readers will love the humor and spirit of each tale. After the school bell rings, kids head out back to their neighborhood and although there are connections between them the stories each stands on its own. Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocksby Jason Reynolds. Happy reading! Contemporary fiction for ages 11-15 Need a printable list? You'll find one at the bottom of the post! Below you will find books organized into the following categories: High level of vocabulary and syntax, with a sophisticated use of language.Mature subject matter ( but not YA "mature") and themes that provoke philosophical thought. ![]() ( I don't personally want to read Stick Dog, for example, but I think it is a fun book for kids to read.) It's true I read many books and only recommend books I like, but they don't all appeal to me as something I would read if I wasn't making book lists for you all. The book must have particularly captured my reading attention as an adult.A protagonist of at least 12 years of age ( not all books fit this criteria).I used the following criteria for the books on this list : The have more mature themes, older protagonists and more complex syntax than traditional middle grade. Upper middle grade books are great choices for kids ages 10 and up. So how do you figure out which middle grade books to give your older tweens and younger teens who are not interested in reading about the antics of 8 year olds?Įnter the "upper middle grade" designation. ![]() ![]() But most 12 year olds are not that interested in reading Ramona, as wonderful as she is. Middle grade books are generally described as being for ages 8-12, but not all middle grade is created equal! For example, there is a huge difference between Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, both are considered middle grade. (Note: book covers and titles are affiliate links.)įirst a few details, because you may be wondering.
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