7th grade books about Fathers and Daughters
4 books commonly assigned to 7th grade students explore fathers and daughters— every title’s grade range covers 7th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
What this list holds: All 4 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 7th grade, first published between 1995 and 2017. The most widely cited at this grade is Don’t You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey by Margaret Peterson Haddix (2 lists). Themes these books most often share besides fathers and daughters: grief (2).
4 7th grade books about fathers and daughters
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Don’t You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey
Margaret Peterson HaddixCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade 6 to 9. Also covers child abuse, diaries and father-daughter relationship.
Perfect
Natasha FriendCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 6 to 9. Also covers grief, death and bulimia.
Spying on Miss Müller
Eve BuntingCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 6 to 8. Also covers world war, 1939-1945 and boarding schools.
The Girl with the Ghost Machine
Lauren DeStefanoCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers grief, ghost stories and inventions.
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Other 7th grade themes
Family · Friendship · Identity · Courage · History · Survival · Adventure · Mystery
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Frequently asked questions
What fathers and daughters books are good for 7th grade students?
4 books exploring fathers and daughters have a grade range that covers 7th grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these fathers and daughters books grade-appropriate for 7th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 7th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many fathers and daughters books are on the 7th grade list?
This page lists 4 7th grade titles about fathers and daughters, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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