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\"\"I\u2019m a life-long reader. I was that kid who couldn\u2019t put a book down. In sixth grade alone, I tore through every book Agatha Christie ever wrote. When I had kids, I just assumed I\u2019d given birth to fellow readers. Imagine my surprise when, as my boys entered elementary school, they preferred (gasp!) playing at the park with friends to being holed up with a book.<\/p>\n

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When my oldest was in third grade, I was so grateful when Harry Potter<\/a> fever hit him hard. But once the series was done, so was he\u2014at least for a while. And then some very inspiring teachers introduced first my older son, and then my younger son, to books that got them hooked. If you\u2019re having trouble finding books that engage your middle schooler, my best advice is to turn to your tween\u2019s teacher or your local librarian. But for today, here are the books recommended by teachers who turned my own boys into book lovers.<\/p>\n

Teacher-Recommended Books for Tweens and Teens<\/h4>\n

Dustin Brantley Askvik, a longtime fifth grade teacher in Alameda, CA, challenges his fifth graders with books that are also perfect for middle school tweens and teens, with the whole class reading Graveyard Book<\/i> by Neil Gaimen, Peter and the Starcatchers<\/i> by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle <\/i>by Avi.<\/p>\n

Books to turn non-readers into book lovers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr. Brantley also shared his personal favorites for readers of any age, but especially fifth graders and middle schoolers:<\/p>\n

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Explore the wizarding world of Harry Potter — it’s a top pick for readers of all ages! | Image courtesy Amazon.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Harry Potter<\/i><\/a> by J.K. Rowling
\nWonder<\/i><\/a> by R.J. Palacio
\nSisters Grimm<\/i><\/a> by Michael Buckley
\nHoot<\/i><\/a> by Carl Hiaasen
\nThe Lightning Thief<\/i><\/a> by Rick Riorden
\nEragon<\/i><\/a> by Christopher Paolini<\/p>\n

And the most popular kids\u2019-choice books in his classroom library are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Misadventures of Maude March<\/i><\/a> by Audrey Couloumbis
\nTuck Everlasting<\/i><\/a> by Natalie Babbitt
\nPhantom Tollbooth<\/i><\/a> by Katherine Patterson
\nIron Thunder<\/i><\/a> by Avi
\nHatchet<\/i><\/a> by Gary Paulsen
\nFabelhaven<\/i><\/a> by Brandon Mull
\nThe Mysterious Benedict Society<\/i><\/a> by Trenton Lee Stewart
\nAmulet<\/i> (graphic novel series) by Kazu Kibuishi
\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid<\/i><\/a> by Jeff Kinney (According to Mr. Brantley, \u201cEvery reluctant reader I have had has eaten this series up.\u201d)<\/p>\n

Best Books for Sixth Graders to Help Them Explore<\/h4>\n

Common Sense Media<\/a> explains that, \u201cAs tweens start figuring out the world and their place in it, well-told stories can help them explore different places, feelings, issues, and eras.\u201d Their best books for sixth graders include:<\/p>\n

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Al Capone Does My Shirts<\/i><\/a> by Gennifer Choldenko
\nAnne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl<\/i><\/a> by Anne Frank
\nThe Apothecary<\/i><\/a> by Maile Meloy
\nEcho<\/i><\/a> by Pam Munoz Ryan
\nGoodbye Stranger<\/i><\/a> by Rebecca Stead
\nA Long Walk to Water<\/i><\/a> by Linda Sue Park
\nEnder\u2019s Game<\/i><\/a> by Orson Scott Card
\nThe Fellowship of the Ring<\/i><\/a> by J.R.R. Tolkein
\nThe Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & the Fall of Imperial Russia<\/i><\/a> by Candace Flemming
\nLoving Vs. Virginia: A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case<\/i><\/a> by Patricia Hruby Powell
\nWait for Me<\/i><\/a> by Caroline Leech
\nThe Ruins of Gorlan: The Ranger\u2019s Apprentice<\/i><\/a> by John Flanagan<\/p>\n

Set a Great Example to Encourage Your Young Reader<\/h4>\n
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There\u2019s so much great fiction and non-fiction out there for middle school readers, so go over these titles with your child\u2014and remember the lists above are by no means exhaustive; we\u2019ve no doubt left off at least a few of your old favorites. You\u2019re sure to find something that catches your young reader\u2019s eye. Then lead by example. Set aside some quiet time where you and your child each read your own book\u2014what teachers call \u201csilent sustained reading.\u201d Let your child see you being a reader. Start with even 20 minutes a day and build up. You may find it becomes your family\u2019s favorite time together.<\/p>\n

For these and more great book ideas for your middle school student, check out <\/i>Elfster\u2019s entire\u00a0Books for Middle Schoolers Gift Guide<\/a><\/i>. <\/i>Share your favorite finds with us on Elfster\u2019s\u00a0<\/i>Facebook page<\/i><\/a>, on Twitter\u00a0<\/i>@Elfster<\/i><\/a>, or on Instagram\u00a0<\/i>@Elfster<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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