Need some book reccomendations? Here is a list of some of the top rated books for middle schoolers; try to read at least one before winter break!
- The Hunger Games
Almost everyone I have ever talked to has read hunger games or is reading it. It is a dystopian novel written by Suzanne Collins about the main character, Katniss Everdeen, a poor girl from District Twelve. Soon, Reaping Day, an event that chooses someone from the ages 12-18 to fight in a deadly event called the Hunger Games, comes around. The winner of this event gets bathed in riches, and only one person can win. Prim, Katniss’ sister has many nightmares about being chosen until the day finally arrives. When the day finally does arrive, somehow, Prim gets picked. Instead of letting her sister go, Katniss volunteers herself for her sister in a selfless act of bravery. Now in the game, what will her fate be?
2. Percy Jackson Series
The Percy Jackson series was an award winning series and led most kids to an obssesion and uncanny knoweldge of Greek Gods. The books start with young Percy Jackson. His mother was poor and struggling; she was working at a candy shop everyday until she married Percy’s stepfather. Percy goes to a new school with his friend who, unbeknownst to him, is a Martyr. Later, Percy sees some strange occurrences right before he goes on a field trip to learn about the Olympians. While outside, one of Percy’s friend’s bully’s was bullying him, so Percy “threw” him into a fountain. Percy never even touched them, but his teacher still pulled him aside and tries to kill him! He ends up making it out alive and his mom finds out. They leave in Percy’s stepfather’s car and head to their lake house. While driving, a storm arose and his mom ushered him into the car saying that someone or something was after them…
3. Where the Red Fern Grows
I was suggested this book by a friend, and it turned out, this book was a fantastic read! The story is based on the author’s childhood growing up in the Ozark mountains. It tells the tales Billy and his two dogs out on their huntimg adventures. It’s a sweet story that showcases the companionship between a boy and his dogs.
4. The Inheritance Games
Avery was living with her mother and sister until her mother passed and she found out that a man named Tobias, a billionaire, (and ancient old man) has left her his will, but she can’t get his will without solving his puzzles. Love triangles, and mysterious puzzles, this book has it all!
5. Eragon
A teenage boy named Eragon was abandoned by his mother so his uncle had taken care of him on his farm since he was a baby. He grew up with his cousin like a brother, and in a land ruled over by an evil ruler Galbatorix who once was rumored to be apart of the dragon riders. They protected the lands long ago until Galbatorix betrayed them and killed them all off. Ever since then, dragons were just a rumor, nothing real. Eragon hunts in the forest of the mountains which his village homed in. He walks though, searching for any prey, but he spots something shiny in the river. He takes it home and it later it hatches into a dragon. He realizes the kings servants soon begin to stalk him. His house later is set on fire with his uncle inside, and he sees the kings servants leave it. He builds up so much rage and vows to kill the king. Brom, the village storyteller, goes with him and Eragon soon learns that Brom was once a Dragon Rider. Will he end up defeating the king?
