Well, 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio is a wonderful choice. It's about a boy with facial differences going to school. Also, 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis can be great. It takes kids to a magical world with important lessons.
I'd recommend 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. It's a heartwarming story about a boy with facial differences and his journey through school and life. Kids really connect with the characters and the themes of kindness and acceptance.
Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a wonderful realistic fiction book. It's about a boy with facial differences and his journey through school and life. It teaches empathy and acceptance. Another good one is The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, which explores themes of friendship and social classes.
A really good book in this category is 'Rules' by Cynthia Lord. It focuses on Catherine, a girl who has an autistic brother. She tries to balance her own life and the challenges of taking care of her brother. It's a great exploration of family relationships. And 'Crenshaw' by Katherine Applegate is also excellent. It's about a boy named Jackson and his imaginary friend Crenshaw, and it deals with issues like poverty and family instability in a very relatable way.
One great book is 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. It tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with class differences and gang rivalries. It's very relatable for 7th graders as it deals with themes like friendship, family, and finding one's place in the world.
I highly recommend 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. It's about a boy with a facial deformity and his journey in a new school. It's very inspiring. Another good one is 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It has a great plot about a girl who discovers a hidden garden.
One great option is 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. It tells the story of a boy with facial differences as he enters mainstream school for the first time. It's really heart - warming and teaches kids about kindness and acceptance. Another is 'Out of My Mind' by Sharon M. Draper. The main character has cerebral palsy but has a brilliant mind. It gives a great perspective on disability. Also, 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo is a wonderful choice. It's about a girl and her dog and how they form connections in a new town.
The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. This is a heart - wrenching love story between two teenagers with cancer. It's very moving and can make 9th graders think about life, love, and mortality. It also has some great writing that they can learn from.
A couple of good fiction books for 7th graders are 'Walk Two Moons' by Sharon Creech. Salamanca goes on a road trip with her grandparents and tells the story of her friend Phoebe. 'Where the Red Fern Grows' by Wilson Rawls is a touching story about a boy and his two hunting dogs. And 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is a mystery novel where a group of people are heirs to a fortune and they have to solve the mystery of who killed Sam Westing.
A must - read is 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. It has an interesting plot that weaves together different storylines in a desert detention camp. It's full of mystery and adventure. Another one is 'Walk Two Moons' by Sharon Creech. It's a story about a girl's journey to find her mother and along the way she tells the story of her friend Phoebe. It's really engaging.
Good fiction books for 7th graders include 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen. It's a survival story where a boy is stranded in the wilderness. 'Walk Two Moons' by Sharon Creech is also a great read. It weaves together stories of family, friendship, and a road trip. 'The Tale of Despereaux' by Kate DiCamillo is another one. It's about a brave little mouse in a big castle.