8th grade books about Middle Schools
4 books commonly assigned to 8th grade students explore middle schools— every title’s grade range covers 8th 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 8th grade, first published between 2007 and 2018. Themes these books most often share besides middle schools: schools (3), graphic novels (2).
4 8th grade books about middle schools
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All's Faire in Middle School
Victoria JamiesonCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 4 to 8. Also covers renaissance fairs, schools and graphic novels.
Crush
Svetlana ChmakovaCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 4 to 8. Also covers graphic novels, comic books and strips.
The Perfect Score
Rob BuyeaCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers examinations, cheating and schools.
Zen and the Art of Faking It
Jordan SonnenblickCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 8. Also covers asian americans, zen buddhism and individuality.
Middle Schools books at other grades
Other 8th grade themes
Family · Friendship · Identity · Courage · Survival · History · Mystery and Detective Stories · Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What middle schools books are good for 8th grade students?
4 books exploring middle schools have a grade range that covers 8th 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 middle schools books grade-appropriate for 8th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 8th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many middle schools books are on the 8th grade list?
This page lists 4 8th grade titles about middle schools, 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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