Top 100 Middle School Must-Reads

1.
Harry Potter Series Box Set (Harry Potter, #1-7)
Harry Potter Series Box Set (Harry Potter, #1-7) 4.73 avg rating — 299,526 ratings
2.
The Giver (The Giver, #1)
The Giver (The Giver, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 2,732,755 ratings
3.
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) 4.35 avg rating — 9,593,144 ratings
4.
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) 4.31 avg rating — 3,336,144 ratings
5.
Holes (Holes, #1)
Holes (Holes, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 1,332,829 ratings
6.
The Outsiders
The Outsiders 4.14 avg rating — 1,538,011 ratings
7.
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again 4.29 avg rating — 4,345,405 ratings
8.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 3,058,677 ratings
9.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) 4.47 avg rating — 11,062,779 ratings
10.
Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia 4.06 avg rating — 579,922 ratings
11.
Number the Stars
Number the Stars 4.19 avg rating — 608,358 ratings
12.
Matilda
Matilda 4.33 avg rating — 1,072,590 ratings
13.
The Diary of a Young Girl
The Diary of a Young Girl 4.20 avg rating — 4,072,584 ratings
14.
The Book Thief
The Book Thief 4.39 avg rating — 2,801,852 ratings
15.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 911,874 ratings
16.
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird 4.26 avg rating — 6,688,093 ratings
17.
Wonder (Wonder, #1)
Wonder (Wonder, #1) 4.36 avg rating — 1,169,792 ratings
18.
Brainwalker
Brainwalker 4.30 avg rating — 9,951 ratings
19.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2) 4.43 avg rating — 4,348,598 ratings
20.
Stargirl (Stargirl, #1)
Stargirl (Stargirl, #1) 3.77 avg rating — 334,131 ratings
21.
Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)
Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) 4.35 avg rating — 4,010,974 ratings
22.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) 4.58 avg rating — 4,676,896 ratings
23.
Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1)
Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1) 3.79 avg rating — 439,385 ratings
24.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7) 4.62 avg rating — 4,009,004 ratings
25.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4) 4.57 avg rating — 4,068,938 ratings
26.
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins 3.88 avg rating — 345,747 ratings
27.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6) 4.58 avg rating — 3,562,981 ratings
28.
A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1)
A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1) 3.97 avg rating — 1,263,285 ratings
29.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) 4.50 avg rating — 3,690,562 ratings
30.
Divergent (Divergent, #1)
Divergent (Divergent, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 4,286,479 ratings
31.
The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3)
The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3) 4.37 avg rating — 1,178,876 ratings
32.
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2) 4.24 avg rating — 1,318,164 ratings
33.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #1)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 751,804 ratings
34.
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends 4.35 avg rating — 1,482,899 ratings
35.
Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1)
Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1) 4.32 avg rating — 1,079,722 ratings
36.
Where the Red Fern Grows
Where the Red Fern Grows 4.12 avg rating — 433,064 ratings
37.
The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)
The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5) 4.55 avg rating — 1,114,827 ratings
38.
Esperanza Rising
Esperanza Rising 4.04 avg rating — 111,351 ratings
39.
Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1)
Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1) 4.31 avg rating — 1,449,613 ratings
40.
Speak
Speak 4.05 avg rating — 622,642 ratings
41.
Tuck Everlasting
Tuck Everlasting 3.91 avg rating — 289,625 ratings
42.
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride 4.27 avg rating — 936,481 ratings
43.
The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4)
The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4) 4.42 avg rating — 1,187,168 ratings
44.
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1)
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 559,160 ratings
45.
The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1)
The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1) 4.29 avg rating — 919,774 ratings
46.
Walk Two Moons
Walk Two Moons really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 172,168 ratings
47.
The Uglies Trilogy (Uglies, #1-3)
The Uglies Trilogy (Uglies, #1-3) 4.07 avg rating — 15,280 ratings
48.
Little Women (Little Women, #1)
Little Women (Little Women, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 2,392,783 ratings
49.
The BFG
The BFG 4.23 avg rating — 516,073 ratings
50.
The Lorax
The Lorax
by: Dr. Seuss
4.35 avg rating — 363,646 ratings
51.
The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1)
The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1) 4.20 avg rating — 171,861 ratings
52.
Watership Down (Watership Down, #1)
Watership Down (Watership Down, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 499,140 ratings
53.
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3)
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) 4.11 avg rating — 3,592,926 ratings
54.
Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1)
Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 421,413 ratings
55.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 4.17 avg rating — 183,688 ratings
56.
Maniac Magee
Maniac Magee 3.90 avg rating — 127,648 ratings
57.
The Graveyard Book
The Graveyard Book 4.16 avg rating — 560,830 ratings
58.
The Twilight Collection
The Twilight Collection 3.82 avg rating — 47,155 ratings
59.
Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1)
Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1) 3.67 avg rating — 7,125,389 ratings
60.
Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, #1)
Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, #1) 3.86 avg rating — 558,615 ratings
61.
The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7)
The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7) 4.28 avg rating — 694,052 ratings
62.
Coraline
Coraline 4.13 avg rating — 760,454 ratings
63.
The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth 4.20 avg rating — 301,775 ratings
64.
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret 3.94 avg rating — 252,095 ratings
65.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 4.06 avg rating — 281,408 ratings
66.
The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) 4.40 avg rating — 3,050,534 ratings
67.
Fever 1793
Fever 1793 3.93 avg rating — 131,279 ratings
68.
J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings 4.61 avg rating — 141,512 ratings
69.
Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2)
Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2) 3.82 avg rating — 204,934 ratings
70.
The Time Trilogy (Time Quintet, #1-3)
The Time Trilogy (Time Quintet, #1-3) 4.31 avg rating — 7,951 ratings
71.
The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)
The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2) 4.50 avg rating — 1,084,056 ratings
72.
Animal Farm
Animal Farm 4.01 avg rating — 4,355,550 ratings
73.
Eragon, Eldest & Brisingr (Inheritance, #1-3)
Eragon, Eldest & Brisingr (Inheritance, #1-3) 4.27 avg rating — 36,896 ratings
74.
Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie 4.10 avg rating — 274,141 ratings
75.
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1)
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 419,255 ratings
76.
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden 4.16 avg rating — 1,262,895 ratings
77.
Little House on the Prairie (Little House, #3)
Little House on the Prairie (Little House, #3) 4.21 avg rating — 299,207 ratings
78.
His Dark Materials (His Dark Materials #1-3)
His Dark Materials (His Dark Materials #1-3) 4.29 avg rating — 166,684 ratings
79.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4)
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) 3.90 avg rating — 128,886 ratings
80.
Freak the Mighty (Freak the Mighty, #1)
Freak the Mighty (Freak the Mighty, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 56,219 ratings
81.
The Devil's Arithmetic
The Devil's Arithmetic 4.03 avg rating — 61,489 ratings
82.
The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #3)
The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #3) 4.14 avg rating — 167,083 ratings
83.
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy (The Penderwicks, #1)
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy (The Penderwicks, #1) 4.19 avg rating — 63,272 ratings
84.
The Wednesday Wars
The Wednesday Wars 4.12 avg rating — 46,362 ratings
85.
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
by: Avi
3.86 avg rating — 87,616 ratings
86.
Out of the Dust
Out of the Dust 3.77 avg rating — 78,809 ratings
87.
Messenger (The Giver, #3)
Messenger (The Giver, #3) 3.92 avg rating — 146,004 ratings
88.
The Tale of Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux 4.07 avg rating — 210,294 ratings
89.
The Cay (The Cay, #1)
The Cay (The Cay, #1) 3.80 avg rating — 37,821 ratings
90.
Julie of the Wolves (Julie of the Wolves, #1)
Julie of the Wolves (Julie of the Wolves, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 60,965 ratings
91.
Shiloh (Shiloh, #1)
Shiloh (Shiloh, #1) 3.96 avg rating — 88,828 ratings
92.
When You Reach Me
When You Reach Me 4.08 avg rating — 115,208 ratings
93.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 499,049 ratings
94.
Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1)
Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) 3.76 avg rating — 493,475 ratings
95.
The Battle for Princess Madeline
The Battle for Princess Madeline 4.32 avg rating — 151 ratings
96.
Tangerine
Tangerine 3.58 avg rating — 33,053 ratings
97.
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1)
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1) 3.96 avg rating — 1,901,432 ratings
98.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants / The Second Summer of the Sisterhood / Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood #1-3)
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants / The Second Summer of the Sisterhood / Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood #1-3) 4.06 avg rating — 2,349 ratings
99.
Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, #1)
Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, #1) 3.84 avg rating — 211,122 ratings
100.
Jacob Have I Loved
Jacob Have I Loved 3.69 avg rating — 35,646 ratings
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