Books a Middle Schooler Should Read

1.
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) 4.31 avg rating — 3,336,585 ratings
2.
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) 4.35 avg rating — 9,594,422 ratings
3.
Eaglebait
Eaglebait 4.44 avg rating — 16 ratings
4.
Number the Stars
Number the Stars 4.19 avg rating — 608,413 ratings
5.
The Giver (The Giver, #1)
The Giver (The Giver, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 2,733,090 ratings
6.
Magyk (Septimus Heap, #1)
Magyk (Septimus Heap, #1) 3.86 avg rating — 124,077 ratings
7.
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins 3.88 avg rating — 345,760 ratings
8.
Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia 4.06 avg rating — 579,968 ratings
9.
Where the Red Fern Grows
Where the Red Fern Grows 4.12 avg rating — 433,103 ratings
9.
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1)
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1) 3.96 avg rating — 1,901,571 ratings
11.
Tuck Everlasting
Tuck Everlasting 3.91 avg rating — 289,643 ratings
12.
Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1)
Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1) 3.79 avg rating — 439,419 ratings
13.
Speak
Speak 4.05 avg rating — 622,685 ratings
14.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4)
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) 3.90 avg rating — 128,892 ratings
15.
Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1)
Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 421,424 ratings
15.
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1)
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1) 3.84 avg rating — 192,528 ratings
17.
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 — 1,187,307 ratings
18.
Savvy (Savvy, #1)
Savvy (Savvy, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 49,490 ratings
19.
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2) 4.24 avg rating — 1,318,358 ratings
20.
The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3)
The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3) 4.37 avg rating — 1,179,033 ratings
21.
Walk Two Moons
Walk Two Moons really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 172,177 ratings
21.
Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie 4.10 avg rating — 274,164 ratings
23.
Schooled
Schooled 3.86 avg rating — 29,970 ratings
24.
The Midwife's Apprentice (Newbery Medal Book)
The Midwife's Apprentice (Newbery Medal Book) 3.73 avg rating — 43,210 ratings
25.
Shiloh
Shiloh 3.96 avg rating — 88,832 ratings
26.
Freshman Phenom (The Will Stover Series, #1)
Freshman Phenom (The Will Stover Series, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 27 ratings
27.
The Goose Girl
The Goose Girl 4.14 avg rating — 147,429 ratings
28.
Chains (Seeds of America, #1)
Chains (Seeds of America, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 58,194 ratings
29.
The Indian in the Cupboard
The Indian in the Cupboard 3.93 avg rating — 108,374 ratings
30.
Misty of Chincoteague (Misty, #1)
Misty of Chincoteague (Misty, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 47,100 ratings
31.
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
The Witch of Blackbird Pond 4.02 avg rating — 157,961 ratings
31.
Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon, #1)
Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon, #1) 3.96 avg rating — 62,530 ratings
33.
Gone (Gone, #1)
Gone (Gone, #1) 3.87 avg rating — 208,391 ratings
34.
The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1)
The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 231,965 ratings
35.
Just Ella (Palace Chronicles, #1)
Just Ella (Palace Chronicles, #1) 3.75 avg rating — 34,874 ratings
36.
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (Gallagher Girls, #2)
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (Gallagher Girls, #2) 4.14 avg rating — 93,213 ratings
36.
The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)
The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5) 4.55 avg rating — 1,114,971 ratings
38.
Heist Society (Heist Society, #1)
Heist Society (Heist Society, #1) 3.92 avg rating — 94,622 ratings
39.
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
by: Avi
3.86 avg rating — 87,618 ratings
40.
Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie 4.10 avg rating — 274,164 ratings
41.
The City of Ember (Book of Ember, #1)
The City of Ember (Book of Ember, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 295,212 ratings
42.
Stargirl (Stargirl, #1)
Stargirl (Stargirl, #1) 3.77 avg rating — 334,138 ratings
43.
Nobody's Princess (Nobody's Princess, #1)
Nobody's Princess (Nobody's Princess, #1) 3.69 avg rating — 13,389 ratings
44.
The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, #1)
The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, #1) 3.86 avg rating — 165,697 ratings
45.
Raising Sleeping Stones
Raising Sleeping Stones 4.42 avg rating — 31 ratings
46.
Crossed (Matched, #2)
Crossed (Matched, #2) 3.52 avg rating — 256,363 ratings
47.
Fairest
Fairest 3.89 avg rating — 68,551 ratings
48.
Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2)
Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2) 3.82 avg rating — 204,959 ratings
49.
Science Fair
Science Fair 3.97 avg rating — 2,045 ratings
49.
Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1)
Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) 4.27 avg rating — 135,450 ratings
51.
Between Shades of Gray
Between Shades of Gray 4.37 avg rating — 268,400 ratings
52.
Out of Sight, Out of Time (Gallagher Girls, #5)
Out of Sight, Out of Time (Gallagher Girls, #5) 4.33 avg rating — 58,195 ratings
53.
Uncommon Criminals (Heist Society, #2)
Uncommon Criminals (Heist Society, #2) 4.13 avg rating — 44,121 ratings
54.
A Rose for the ANZAC Boys
A Rose for the ANZAC Boys 4.03 avg rating — 2,224 ratings
55.
Only the Good Spy Young (Gallagher Girls, #4)
Only the Good Spy Young (Gallagher Girls, #4) 4.29 avg rating — 69,063 ratings
55.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide 4.05 avg rating — 21,803 ratings
57.
Johnny Tremain: The Story of Boston in Revolt Against the British
Johnny Tremain: The Story of Boston in Revolt Against the British 3.70 avg rating — 50,451 ratings
57.
Tuesdays at the Castle (Castle Glower, #1)
Tuesdays at the Castle (Castle Glower, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 22,974 ratings
59.
The Fire Within (The Last Dragon Chronicles, #1)
The Fire Within (The Last Dragon Chronicles, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 32,227 ratings
60.
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover (Gallagher Girls, #3)
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover (Gallagher Girls, #3) 4.20 avg rating — 74,135 ratings
61.
Sphinx's Princess (Sphinx's Princess, #1)
Sphinx's Princess (Sphinx's Princess, #1) 3.96 avg rating — 5,415 ratings
61.
Out of My Mind (Out of My Mind, #1)
Out of My Mind (Out of My Mind, #1) 4.35 avg rating — 183,305 ratings
63.
Unearthly (Unearthly, #1)
Unearthly (Unearthly, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 128,553 ratings
64.
Sounder
Sounder 3.97 avg rating — 31,162 ratings
64.
Max (Maximum Ride, #5)
Max (Maximum Ride, #5) 4.05 avg rating — 76,328 ratings
66.
Woody Guthrie: America's Folksinger
Woody Guthrie: America's Folksinger 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings
66.
The Final Warning (Maximum Ride, #4)
The Final Warning (Maximum Ride, #4) 3.85 avg rating — 73,541 ratings
68.
Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports (Maximum Ride, #3)
Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports (Maximum Ride, #3) 4.14 avg rating — 96,846 ratings
69.
School's Out—Forever (Maximum Ride, #2)
School's Out—Forever (Maximum Ride, #2) 4.14 avg rating — 124,070 ratings
70.
Double Identity
Double Identity 4.01 avg rating — 16,898 ratings
71.
A Single Shard
A Single Shard 3.95 avg rating — 42,062 ratings
72.
Melting Stones (Circle Reforged, #2)
Melting Stones (Circle Reforged, #2) 3.87 avg rating — 12,976 ratings
72.
Waiting for Normal
Waiting for Normal 4.06 avg rating — 11,987 ratings
74.
Cold Fire (The Circle Opens, #3)
Cold Fire (The Circle Opens, #3) 4.11 avg rating — 22,690 ratings
75.
Shatterglass (The Circle Opens, #4)
Shatterglass (The Circle Opens, #4) 4.21 avg rating — 23,725 ratings
76.
Bud, Not Buddy
Bud, Not Buddy 3.97 avg rating — 114,067 ratings
77.
Magic Steps (The Circle Opens, #1)
Magic Steps (The Circle Opens, #1) 4.05 avg rating — 24,520 ratings
78.
The Will of the Empress (The Circle Reforged, #1)
The Will of the Empress (The Circle Reforged, #1) 4.20 avg rating — 22,066 ratings
79.
A Long Way from Chicago (A Long Way from Chicago, #1)
A Long Way from Chicago (A Long Way from Chicago, #1) 3.97 avg rating — 35,260 ratings
80.
Street Magic (The Circle Opens, #2)
Street Magic (The Circle Opens, #2) 4.18 avg rating — 24,742 ratings
80.
The Cross of Lead (Crispin, #1)
The Cross of Lead (Crispin, #1)
by: Avi
3.65 avg rating — 27,914 ratings
82.
Beastly (Beastly, #1)
Beastly (Beastly, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 178,200 ratings
83.
Kira-Kira
Kira-Kira 3.97 avg rating — 27,859 ratings
84.
Daja's Book (Circle of Magic, #3)
Daja's Book (Circle of Magic, #3) 4.13 avg rating — 31,386 ratings
85.
Briar's Book (Circle of Magic, #4)
Briar's Book (Circle of Magic, #4) 4.20 avg rating — 31,842 ratings
86.
Tris's Book (Circle of Magic, #2)
Tris's Book (Circle of Magic, #2) 4.12 avg rating — 33,982 ratings
87.
Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic, #1)
Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 44,726 ratings
88.
Page (Protector of the Small, #2)
Page (Protector of the Small, #2) 4.26 avg rating — 51,446 ratings
89.
The Realms of the Gods (Immortals, #4)
The Realms of the Gods (Immortals, #4) 4.32 avg rating — 57,426 ratings
90.
Squire (Protector of the Small, #3)
Squire (Protector of the Small, #3) 4.30 avg rating — 54,740 ratings
91.
Lioness Rampant (Song of the Lioness, #4)
Lioness Rampant (Song of the Lioness, #4) 4.28 avg rating — 92,637 ratings
92.
Dairy Queen (Dairy Queen, #1)
Dairy Queen (Dairy Queen, #1) 3.75 avg rating — 28,311 ratings
93.
Bloodhound (Beka Cooper, #2)
Bloodhound (Beka Cooper, #2) 4.28 avg rating — 39,818 ratings
94.
Fire (Graceling Realm, #2)
Fire (Graceling Realm, #2) 4.10 avg rating — 192,464 ratings
95.
Emperor Mage (The Immortals, #3)
Emperor Mage (The Immortals, #3) 4.29 avg rating — 65,319 ratings
95.
The Chronicles of the Virago--The Novus: Book I
The Chronicles of the Virago--The Novus: Book I 4.03 avg rating — 64 ratings
95.
A Matter of Honor (Knife of Truth, #1)
A Matter of Honor (Knife of Truth, #1) 4.18 avg rating — 28 ratings
95.
Goodbye Crackernight
Goodbye Crackernight 3.90 avg rating — 30 ratings
95.
Tiger's Dream (The Tiger Saga, #5)
Tiger's Dream (The Tiger Saga, #5) 4.26 avg rating — 4,947 ratings
95.
Witch Born (Witch Song, #2)
Witch Born (Witch Song, #2) 4.17 avg rating — 1,352 ratings
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