These titles are some of my favorites, and are popular with readers.
Grade 7
Alexander, Lloyd. The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio.
Curtis, Christopher Paul. Elijah of Buxton.
Hale, Shannon. Princess Academy.
Horvath, Polly. Everything on a Waffle.
McKinley, Robin. Beauty.
” ” The Hero and the Crown and The Blue Sword.
Sturtevant, Katherine. At the Sign of the Star and A True and Faithful Narrative
(sequel).
Weaver, Bill. Memory Boy.
Grade 8
Jordan, Sherryl. The Hunting of the Last Dragon.
Murdock, Catherine Gilbert. Princess Ben.
Osa, Nancy. Cuba 15.
Pope, Elizabeth. The Perilous Gard.
Wells, Rosemary. Red Moon at Sharpsburg.
Grade 9 up
Ferris, Jean. Underground.
Garland, Sherry. Shadow of the Dragon.
Ibbotson, Eva. A Countess Below Stairs.
Marillier, Juliet. Wildwood Dancing and Cybele’s Secret (sequel).
McKinley, Robin. Chalice.
Perkins, Mitali. Secret Keeper.
Venkatramin, Padma. Climbing the Stairs.
“Librarians. . . have been my lifelong friends, guides and heroes.” Joseph Bruchac
Basya Karp, Librarian
Shulamith High School and Shulamith School For Girls
Brooklyn, New York
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> Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:23:45 -0400
> From: winsler2003@HOTMAIL.COM
> Subject: Target - Fiction Books 7-12
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> I am in the fortunate position of having some money to spend. I am doing fiction
>first to draw in some students. My collection is woefully out of date; the books I
>am looking to buy therefore do not have to be just the newest releases. If you
>could whatever you wanted, what fiction books for 7-12 would you buy, released in
>the last 5 years or so? (I am trying to keep somewhat current.) I am looking for
>all suggestions, but definitely need help with the 7th and 8th grade titles. I
>have had a really hard time finding books that are good for them without being too
>mature. Thanks!
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> Jaclyn Adler
> 7-12 Teacher Librarian
> Salem CSD
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