Ahh, middle school days... no quite children but not yet teenagers. The awkward fumbling around stage. Middle school is filled with many new experiences. This summer why not re-read a book that will take you back in time to the wonder years?
For middle-schoolers, literature is a big part of the curriculum, where we stopped having spelling tests every Friday and started learning how to write five-paragraph essays and respond to books with so much symbolism it was overwhelming. I have concocted a list of five books, that either I read or friends have read when they were in middle school that they remember loving. So if your in the market for a great book with quirky, deep, and moving characters, look no further.
The first book is the classic A Wrinkle in Time by author Madeline L'Engle. This book combines fantasy with some sci-fi but is definitely one of my memorable reads from middle school. The main character Meg, is definitely a great and unique character who goes on a unique adventure. And should it leave you thirsty for more, which it will, you're in luck because there are four additional books in the series.
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The next book which I loved, loved, loved, was Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. This book was really amazing and also devastating for a six grader, to be honest. Jesse and Leslie, are two kids who create an imaginary world together to help ease their lives a bit. Truly a remarkable read.
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The third book I chose was a more utopian book, The Giver by Louis Lowry. This follows the story of a young boy who in a society where everyone is ignorant to the truth is given a chance at truth, but he soon discovers that the truth is hardly an easy journey.
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Next I chose the always classic, entirely ahead of it's time, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This book takes place in the South and is in the viewpoint of a six-year-old girl. And it is a book that I hold near and dear to my heart. Be warned, this book is not for the criers or the weary-hearted; it talks about racism and discrimination in a way that was astounding to readers when first published.
Those are the five books that I recommend; however if you're not much of a reader, all of the books are in motion pictures, and I recommend you check them out. Even though I'm a staunch believer that movies could never be a good as the books, it's better than sitting around watching reality TV all day!
