{"id":295,"date":"2022-10-03T20:22:41","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T20:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litblog.wpengine.com\/?p=295"},"modified":"2023-10-13T02:50:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:50:27","slug":"the-best-books-for-seventh-graders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/literati.com\/best-kids-books\/by-grade\/books-for-7th-grade\/the-best-books-for-seventh-graders\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Books for Seventh Graders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Middle school comes with a whole slew of learning and developmental milestones. Reading-wise, your seventh grader\u2019s new capacity for longer dialogue and more complicated narratives opens up all sorts of possibilities in stories. They\u2019ll develop greater problem solving skills, expand their vocabulary, and begin to connect what they read to personal experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fantastic books for seventh graders can be found in various genres<\/a> and formats, but with so much to choose from, it can be hard to distinguish good books from great ones. Now that your reader may be finding the genres they truly love, and taking on an entire series at a time, it\u2019s important to introduce a variety of top-tier choices. Here are some of Literati\u2019s picks for the best books for seventh graders:<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n \"Book\n <\/div>\n
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Ocean!<\/h3>\n \n

Published by DK Children<\/p>\n \n

\n Every seventh grader needs awesome fiction adventures, but sometimes the most fascinating reads are 100% factual. In this stunning encyclopedia of everything ocean, readers can dive into our planet\u2019s largest and least explored world. From whales, to waves, wrecks, and more, Ocean!<\/i> is a fact-filled addition to the bookshelf that can answer your reader\u2019s ocean-related questions for years to come.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n \"Book\n <\/div>\n
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Middle School Misadventures<\/h3>\n \n

by Jason Platt<\/p>\n \n

\n This graphic novel follows the story of Newell\u2014a middle schooler who doesn\u2019t exactly have it all together. When our clumsy protagonist learns that his only way out of summer school is to enter the Talent Show, it\u2019s going to take a miracle for things to go even ok. This hilarious, relatable main character is perfect for seventh grade readers who might feel a little unsure of themselves while navigating the trials and tribulations of seventh grade.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n \"Book\n <\/div>\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, 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. Based 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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\n \"Book\n <\/div>\n
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Escape at 10,000 Feet<\/h3>\n \n

by Tom Sullivan<\/p>\n \n

\n In this installment of the Unsolved Case Files graphic nonfiction series, readers can dive into the riveting true story of D.B. Cooper: the only unsolved hijacking case in U.S. history. The graphic nonfiction format\u2014complete with maps and diagrams\u2014makes this book especially engaging for visual learners, while the minute-by-minute breakdown of events makes this mystery tough to put down, even for reluctant readers. Seventh graders will love digging into the secrets of this unsolved case, while learning to relate true moments in history to the present day.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n \"Book\n <\/div>\n
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The Explorer<\/h3>\n \n

By Katherine Rundell<\/p>\n \n

\n This epic survival story will have your seventh grader asking themselves \u201cWhat would I do if I crash-landed in the Amazon?\u201d Rundell\u2019s book offers readers a fantastic opportunity to fall in love with fiction, thanks to highly immersive descriptions and heightened character complexity. At the same time, introspective moments are perfectly-suited for the seventh grade sensibility, prompting readers to think deeply about complicated situations.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Whether your seventh grader has an endless appetite for books, or is just getting started, the right stories can lead their way to a lifetime of learning. Of course, no two middle schoolers are the same, and those just-right books are going to be very different between readers. Luckily, with Literati book clubs<\/a>, you never have to worry about choosing perfectly: Literati\u2019s curation expects will do it for you!

Start with the quick personalization quiz<\/a>, and Literati will send your family a curated box of books designed to excite and engage your reader. Our titles are chosen based on your reader\u2019s interests and reading level\u2014books that support and challenge them academically, while instilling a true love of reading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Middle school comes with a whole slew of learning and developmental milestones. Reading-wise, your seventh grader\u2019s new capacity for longer dialogue and more complicated narratives opens up all sorts of possibilities in stories. They\u2019ll develop greater problem solving skills, expand their vocabulary, and begin to connect what they read to personal experiences.  Fantastic books for … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":218,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,14],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Best Books for Seventh Graders<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the best books for 7th graders, which show them more about the world and foster a deeper understanding of story themes.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/literati.com\/best-kids-books\/by-grade\/books-for-7th-grade\/the-best-books-for-seventh-graders\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" 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