{"id":206,"date":"2022-09-15T20:23:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T20:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litblog.wpengine.com\/?p=206"},"modified":"2023-10-13T02:50:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:50:36","slug":"5-roaringly-good-animal-books-for-middle-schoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/literati.com\/best-kids-books\/by-grade\/books-for-6th-grade\/5-roaringly-good-animal-books-for-middle-schoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Roaringly Good Animal Books for Middle Schoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most parents are familiar with their kids\u2019 pleas for a furry friend. And who can resist? Besides providing cuddles, entertainment, and lessons in responsibility, animals serve as reflections of our own human needs. After all, we\u2019re animals too! We\u2019ve selected five thrilling books for middle schoolers that bring human stories to the animal world. Mixing the chaos of nature with adolescent struggles, these coming-of-age tales will fascinate young readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharpen your claws and wiggle your whiskers\u2014it\u2019s time to pounce on Literati\u2019s best chapter books<\/a> with a four-legged lead.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Warriors #1: Into the Wild<\/h3>\n \n

by Erin Hunter<\/p>\n \n

\n A roof, some food, and human affection\u2014what more could housecat Rusty want? When this pampered feline accidentally wanders off into the deep woods, he stumbles into the tumultuous new world of warrior cats. \r\n

\r\nOdds are, you\u2019ve already heard of Erin Hunter\u2019s breakout series. Combining mystical fantasy, tribal politics, and daring adventure, Warriors will make your house cat look like a majestic lion. Start your middle schooler on this standout feline saga with Warriors #1: Into the Wild<\/i>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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A Wolf Called Wander <\/h3>\n \n

by Rosanne Parry <\/p>\n \n

\n After a rival wolfpack breaks his family apart, our wolf protagonist Swift is left to find his way back home\u2014wherever that may be. The only things standing in his way? The treacherous Pacific Northwest coast and the ticking of time.\r\n

\r\nBased on a true story, A Wolf Called Wander<\/i> will suck your child into its gripping tale of survival and hope. Young readers will pour over each cliffhanger and twist, as well as Rosanne Parry\u2019s detailed sketch illustrations. For the adventurous student, it\u2019s a sure-fire, unputdownable novel.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Lost Rainforest #1: Mez\u2019s Magic <\/h3>\n \n

by Eliot Schrefer <\/p>\n \n

\n In this rainforest adventure, the creatures of Caldera jungle are ruled by day or night, but never both. But when Mez suddenly crosses the divide, mysterious forces begin to awaken. Among the jungle trees, she\u2019ll learn that maybe true power comes from friendship and courage (but a few jokes can help, too).\r\n

\r\nBlending fantasy, quest, and coming-of-age elements, Schrafer\u2019s acclaimed writing will have middle schoolers swinging through the pages.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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A Nest for Celeste: A Story About Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home<\/h3>\n \n

by Henry Cole<\/p>\n \n

\n Celeste the mouse lives peacefully, weaving her tiny baskets. Everything is calm and quiet\u2014just how Celeste likes it. But when naturalist John James Audobon arrives, Celeste\u2019s underground is turned upside down.\r\n

\r\nA Nest for Celeste<\/i> proves that not all animal stories are action adventures. Sometimes, furry friends teach our most human traits\u2014companionship, care, and creativity. With gorgeous illustrations and a charming historical fiction twist, younger readers will easily fall in love with Celete\u2019s tiny world.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Bravelands #1: Broken Pride<\/h3>\n \n

by Erin Hunter<\/p>\n \n

\n For most creatures, the African plains are a brutal place. Without protection, species learn to stick to their own kin. But when mysterious deaths occur within clans, young pack members must set out to find answers. Now, it\u2019s up to the lion Fearless, the baboon Thorn, and the elephant Sky to restore justice to the savannah\u2014or else, let evil rule the plains.\r\n

\r\nWith Warriors author Erin Hunter at the helm, readers of Bravelands #1: Broken Pride<\/i> are in good hands. The novel smartly sneaks in multi-perspective narration, while still keeping the action at top speed. We guarantee your child will ask for the sequel before the last page.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fly, Crawl, Swing, and Gallop into Literati Book Clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Animals aren\u2019t just pets or zoo entertainment; they\u2019re complex living creatures with human-like needs, desires, and very <\/em>dramatic lives. That mixture of empathy and adventure makes them the perfect coming-of-age narrators for middle school readers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Literati\u2019s personalized book club for kids<\/a>, your middle schooler can walk in someone else\u2019s paws through exciting animal stories and enriching tales of all kinds. Our curated book boxes are tailored to your reader\u2019s level and interests, with selections that adapt as they become stronger readers and their favorite topics change. So even if an animal obsession is short-lived, their passion for books certainly won\u2019t be. Take the quiz<\/a> to get started in one of Literati\u2019s fourteen benchmark-based reading levels. Can we get a roooooaaaar <\/em>for encouraging a love of literature? ROAR!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most parents are familiar with their kids\u2019 pleas for a furry friend. And who can resist? Besides providing cuddles, entertainment, and lessons in responsibility, animals serve as reflections of our own human needs. After all, we\u2019re animals too! We\u2019ve selected five thrilling books for middle schoolers that bring human stories to the animal world. 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