9th grade books about Fathers and Sons
4 books commonly assigned to 9th grade students explore fathers and sons— every title’s grade range covers 9th 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 9th grade, first published between 1992 and 2002.
4 9th grade books about fathers and sons
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Hanging on to Max
Margaret BechardCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers teenage parents, teenage fathers, parent and child.
Ironman
Chris CrutcherCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers fathers and sons in fiction, interpersonal relations, interpersonal relations in fiction.
Just Like Martin
Ossie DavisCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers afro-americans, civil rights movements and african americans.
Mississippi Trial, 1955
Chris CroweCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 6 to 9. Also covers race relations, racism and grandfathers.
Fathers and Sons books at other grades
Other 9th grade themes
Identity · Family · Friendship · Survival · Courage · Coming of Age · Power · Justice
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Frequently asked questions
What fathers and sons books are good for 9th grade students?
4 books exploring fathers and sons have a grade range that covers 9th 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 sons books grade-appropriate for 9th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 9th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many fathers and sons books are on the 9th grade list?
This page lists 4 9th grade titles about fathers and sons, 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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