What books have been absolute hits with male and female middle school students? I want to teach my 7th graders books that a majority of kids in class will REALLY get into. I thought I’d hit on such a book last year with "Stargirl," but half the kids hated it. Go figure. Also, please do not recommend any books that are have vulgar language or themes that are too adult. Thanks.

I am 22 years now but I remember reading The Outsiders when I was in seventh grade. It was a story that I feel both boys and girls can read and understand. I had a fantastic language arts teacher in 7th grade and she went above and beyond creating a unit to go along with the Outsiders.

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1. runningrachel Says:
   October 26th, 2009 at 10:42 pm

   Gregor the Overlander, Bridge to terrabithia, A series of unfortunate events, harry potter, old yeller
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2. Jill&Justin Says:
   October 26th, 2009 at 11:17 pm

   Harry Potter all
   Eragon all
   Westing Game
   Soldier Boys
   Things Not Seen
   Full Tilt
   Vampire High
   Half and Half
   Hush
   Bronx Masquerade
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   I’m a 7th grade teacher

3. pathowiz Says:
   October 27th, 2009 at 12:01 am

   Quran
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4. Tia Says:
   October 27th, 2009 at 12:20 am

   Romeo and Juliet I read that in the 7th grade. It was interesting and with every part we read one that friday wed watch part of the movie. Or you could read the book and then wait until the end and watch the movie.
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5. happy_teaching_gal Says:
   October 27th, 2009 at 12:33 am

   I am 22 years now but I remember reading The Outsiders when I was in seventh grade. It was a story that I feel both boys and girls can read and understand. I had a fantastic language arts teacher in 7th grade and she went above and beyond creating a unit to go along with the Outsiders.
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6. Melissa F Says:
   October 27th, 2009 at 12:38 am

   I teach 6th grade and use these:

   The Great Gilly Hopkins
   A Series of Unfortunate Events
   Scary Stories
   Surviving the Applewhites (read it first to make sure the content is ok)
   Small Steps (the sequel to Holes)
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7. wollemi_pine_writer Says:
   October 27th, 2009 at 12:54 am

   there is a great Australian Novel that the students here have studied called

   Deadly Unna

   I can’t recall the author but it may make it a more interesting read as it is based a particular sub-culture of Australians….

   there will be many websites about it…
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8. ladykod Says:
   October 27th, 2009 at 1:04 am

   The entire Bluford series, available from townsendpress.com.
   I used them last year and avid readers as well as reluctant readers enjoyed all ten books in the series. Each title has an Accelerated Reader test to accompany it also, if your school does AR.
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   I’m a fellow 7th grade teacher!

9. Xtina R Says:
   October 27th, 2009 at 1:20 am

   Harry Potter, Anne Frank, CSI, The Chronicles of Narnia, High School Musical, I don’t really know wat else there is. I’m basing this on my class
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