8th grade books about Short Stories
3 books commonly assigned to 8th grade students explore short stories— 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 3 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 8th grade, first published between 1992 and 2024. The most widely cited at this grade is The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka (2 lists).
3 8th grade books about short stories
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Jon ScieszkaCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade 4 to 8. Also covers fairy tales, adaptations and contes de fées.
Night Terrors
Murphy, JimCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 6 to 8. Also covers american ghost stories, ghosts and supernatural.
Once They See You: 13 Stories to Shiver and Shock
Josh AllenCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 4 to 8. Also covers horror and suspense.
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Frequently asked questions
What short stories books are good for 8th grade students?
3 books exploring short stories 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 short stories 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 short stories books are on the 8th grade list?
This page lists 3 8th grade titles about short stories, 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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