To anyone who hasn't read these books: you don't know what you're missing. Terrorism & Counterterrorism Dec 15, 2017 Capsule Review. Ought to be higher on the list, it's definitely my all-time favourite series. Henry and the Chalk Dragon, by Jennifer Trafton Henry’s the sort of kid who’s always drawing, a 33 Articles. 2017 Middle School Book List Title Author Last Name Author First Name Level 8th Continent, The London Matt JR NEW All Alone in the Universe Perkins Lynne Rae JR Because of Mr. Terupt Buyea Rob JR NEW Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, The Kamkwamba William JR NEW Cracker, The Best Dog in Vietnam Kadohata Cynthia JR Dead End in Norvelt Gantos Jack JR According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outstanding. I would recommend this series to most people in middle school and older-it is a huge part of my life and the best series I've ever read. Particularly thought-provoking for middle and high school teachers. Each year a committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books. This article is paywall-free. These are some of the greatest books in existence. Votes: 591 A titan in the Middle Grade & Children’s category, Rick Riordan claims another victory for The Ship of the Dead.No stranger to mythological reimaginings, Riordan continues the story of a once-homeless teen and his epic transformation into one of Odin’s chosen warriors. Terrorism & Counterterrorism September/October 2017 Capsule Review. Salafi-Jihadism: The History of an Idea . “It’s hard to be what you can’t see,” says middle-grade author Jason Reynolds. Notes: *This symbol is next to middle grade books that I consider excellent for reluctant readers. These great dragon books for kids 9-12 are all wildly imaginative and original, and there's a book here to suit every fantasy loving kid! The Way of the Strangers: Encounters … Follow Jamie Kelly, as she navigates Mackeral Middle School with the help of her best friend Isabella, her nemesis Angeline and the boy of her dreams, Hudson. Use our tags to filter books and find the perfect read for yourself or someone you love. The Best Books for Middle School According to My Students – 2017 May 13, 2017 May 15, 2017 Pernille Ripp Today my students did one of my favorite speeches of the year; the very best book they have read this year. The best in picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction, selected by the children’s books editor of The New York Times Book Review. This list consists of middle grade books published from June 2016 up to July 2017, so these are all books fresh off the presses and ready to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Whether they enjoy coming-of-age tales, fantasy, humor, science fiction, history, or adventure, middle grade readers will find plenty of great books to choose from on this list. This list consists of middle grade books published from June 2016 up to July 2017, so these are all books fresh off the presses and ready to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Based on the best selling series "Dear Dumb Diary" by Jim Benton. Teachers kept giving him what they considered classics, but those middle school books had nothing to do with who he was and what he … 3. We've rounded up 10 great stories for book-hungry middle schoolers. School's out for summer! 1-16 of over 10,000 results for "best books for middle school" Skip to main search results Amazon Prime. He knows.He didn’t start reading until he was nearly an adult. Five are realistic, five fantastic, and all are great examples of what middle grade books can achieve. Reviewed by John Waterbury. Discover 100 recently-published middle grade books full of magic. That means swimsuits, beach trips, summer camp, and loads of summer reading. Notes: *This symbol is next to middle grade books that I consider excellent for reluctant readers. Each year a committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books. Our annual survey of the best books includes 10 we think are exceptionally rewarding and 100 more notable titles you shouldn’t miss. An inspiring must-read book for teachers who are looking for ways to get out from behind the lectern in order to give students the opportunity to facilitate their own learning and become their own best teachers. (You can find all our best picks for books, CDs & DVDs of 2017 here.) Many nonfiction titles go for the 10-14 age range, which cuts through both the YA and middle grade field. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outstanding. A couple of notes: an interesting aspect of nonfiction for young readers is that divisions between middle grade and YA aren’t as clear-cut as they are for fiction. A Roundup of 2017's Best Book Lists for Kids and Teens Dec 21, 2017 As the year draws to a close, critics, reviewers, websites, and awards committees … 2017 was a great year for dragons, both friendly and fearsome. Best middle grade books, All the Greys on Greene Street, Laura Tucker, Dream Within a Dream, Patricia MacLachlan,The Line Tender, Kate Allen, Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks, Jason Reynolds, The Lost Girl, Anne Ursu, My Jasper June,Laurel Snyde