Book List 7th Grade Girl

If left to her own ways, my daughter, who loves to read, would settle in on modern fantasy books alone. And so, we came up with a compromise that worked quite well last year (her 7th-grade year.)

I created a list of books that I’d like her to read by end of 8th grade. I had her choose a book from that list each month for independent reading. These were in addition to her other favorites that she reads… and re-reads. 🙂

Most of these books started off slow for her but were appreciated by the time she got to the end.

The books on this list can be read by boys or girls, and also kids younger or older than 7th grade.  These just happen to be the (assigned) books she read during her 7th-grade year.

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Book List for a 7th Grade Girl

A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park

Historical Fiction Novel that takes place in 12th century Korea. I had hoped to do this one as a family read-aloud for the Middle Ages, but we did not get around to it, so I was glad she picked this one!

Book List 7th grade girl

Freckles by Gene Stratton Porter

A classic story about a disabled orphan who overcomes much.

Book List 7th grade girl

A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton Porter

Sequel to Freckles.  This well-loved story is about a poor girl whose love for nature leads her to extraordinary circumstances.

Book List 7th grade girl
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

This is an adventure story about a boy and his beloved hunting dogs.

Book List 7th grade girl

The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald

This classic children’s fantasy novel was written in the 1800s and has stood the test of time. Written by George MacDonald whose works inspired and influenced C.S. Lewis.

Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi

Another historical fiction piece that takes place in the Middle Ages. This was a favorite of hers!

Book List 7th grade girl

Lassie Come Home by Eric Knight

Book List 7th grade girl

Sophia’s War: A Tale of the Revolution by Avi

Historical Fiction novel that takes place during the Revolutionary War.

Book List 7th grade girl

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Book List 7th grade girl

The Giver by Lois Lowry

(Not technically assigned but was received as a gift during the summer and ended up being a favorite!)

Book List 7th grade girl

 

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