For boys, 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen is a great choice. It's about a boy who has to survive in the wild alone. 'The Lightning Thief' from the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan is also really popular. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day adventures. And 'Maniac Magee' by Jerry Spinelli is a story of a boy with extraordinary running skills and his journey through two different worlds in a town.
Some great eighth grade novels include 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' by Mildred D. Taylor. It's set in the South during the Great Depression and shows the harsh reality of racism. 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo is a heartwarming story about a girl and her dog, and how they bring a community together. 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle is a science - fiction adventure that takes readers on a journey through different dimensions.
Sure. 'The Outsiders' by S. E. Hinton is a great eighth - grade fiction book. It tells the story of two rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs, from the perspective of a Greaser. Another one is 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. The story about a boy named Stanley who is sent to a juvenile detention center where the boys are forced to dig holes all day has an engaging plot. Also, 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson is very popular. It's about the friendship between a boy and a girl who create an imaginary world together.
Sure, 'Alien Bodies' is a great Eighth Doctor novel. It has a very different take on the Doctor Who universe, with strange and fascinating alien concepts.
Sure. 'The Hardy Boys' series is great for boys. It's full of mystery and adventure as the Hardy brothers solve various cases. Another one is 'Redwall' by Brian Jacques. It has exciting battles and heroic characters in a world of anthropomorphic animals. 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' series by Rick Riordan is also popular. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day adventures.
Some graphic novels like 'Eighth Grade Bites' are 'Nimona'. It has a cool, subversive take on the hero - villain dynamic. The art is really interesting too. 'Giant Days' is also in a similar vein, focusing on the college experiences of three girls, but it has that same kind of relatable character - driven story that 'Eighth Grade Bites' might have. And 'The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl' is a light - hearted and fun graphic novel with a unique protagonist.
Sure. 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton is a great one. It tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his gang, the Greasers, and their conflicts with the Socs. Another is 'Flowers for Algernon' which is about a man named Charlie who undergoes an experiment to increase his intelligence. And 'Raymond's Run' is also a wonderful short story that focuses on a girl named Squeaky and her relationship with her brother Raymond while also showing her competitive spirit.
One great eighth grade short story is 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell. It's full of adventure and suspense as a hunter becomes the hunted on an island. Another is 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant. It tells the story of a woman who borrows a necklace to attend a ball but loses it, and then has to face the consequences of her actions.
One great eighth grade realistic fiction book is 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. It tells the story of a boy with a facial deformity who enters mainstream school for the first time. Another is 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. It deals with the class differences and friendships among teenagers. 'Stargirl' by Jerry Spinelli is also good. It's about a unique girl who changes the way people think at her school.
Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a great one. It's set in a seemingly utopian society where everything is controlled, and a young boy named Jonas discovers the dark secrets beneath the surface. Another is 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. It involves time travel and a battle against an evil force. And 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card, which follows a child prodigy in a military - like space training program.
Sure. 'The Lightning Thief' is a good one. It's an exciting adventure story that combines Greek mythology with modern - day settings. Percy Jackson, the main character, discovers he's a demigod and goes on a quest to prevent a war among the gods.