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Grades 6–8

Books for Grades 6–8

Age-appropriate, parent-vetted reading for Grades 6–8 students.

22 books

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★ Parent pick

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

C.S. Lewis

Ages 7–12

Safe

★ Parent pick

Because of Winn-Dixie

Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

The Tale of Despereaux

Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

C.S. Lewis

Ages 8–13

Safe

The Magician's Nephew

Ages 8–13

Ages 8–13

Ages 9–12

Ages 9–12

Ages 9–13

Ages 9–13

Ages 9–13

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Ages 9–14

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

Ages 11–15

Ages 11–15

Ages 12–16

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