After typing out Elijah's 6th Grade Reading List, I determined to get serious about sharing my other lists. I know there are other moms out there like me who have voracious readers and who want to give their students quality literature.
I purposefully saved some of these books for Elijah's 7th grade reading list, even though the reading level may not be as high because some of the themes are more mature. Some of the books have minimal language. You can check for reviews at Plugged In in order to determine if a book is suitable for your child. I do not preview everything for Elijah. He typically comes to me with questions and concerns.
The list below represents many of the books Elijah read for his 7th grade year.
Classic Literature
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus by Joel Chandler Harris
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann D. Wyss
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
Men of Iron by Howard Pyle
The Complete Stories of Hans Christian Andersen
Biography and Nonfiction
Flight: The Complete History by R. G. Grant
Louis Pasteur: Founder of Modern Medicine by John Hudson Tiner
Teresa of Calcutta by D. Jeanene Watson
Corrie ten Boom by Janet and Geoff Benge
Invincible Microbe: Tuberculousis and the Never-Ending Search for a Cure
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson
Lincoln’s Grave Robbers by Steve Sheinkin
Poetry
Poetry for Young People Series (various poets)
Historical Fiction
The Watsons Go to Birmingham* by Christopher Paul Curtis
Bud, Not Buddy* by Christopher Paul Curtis
Elijah of Buxton* by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Madman of Piney Woods by Christopher Paul Curtis
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry* by Mildred D. Taylor
The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood
Year of Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi (please preview)
Crispin: The Cross of Lead* by Avi
Crispin: At the Edge of the World by Avi
Crispin: The End of Time by Avi
A Single Shard* by Linda Sue Park
I, Juan de Pareja* by De Trevino
On the Wings of Heroes by Richard Peck
Mary, Bloody Mary by Carolyn Meyer
Mystery
The Westing Game* by Ellen Raskin
Realistic Fiction
Summer of the Swans* by Betsy Byars
Chu Ju’s House by Gloria Whelan
On My Honor* by Marion Dane Bauer
Maniac Magee* by Jerry Spinelli
Moon Over Manifest* by Clare Vanderpool
A Long Way from Chicago* by Richard Peck
A Year Down Yonder* by Richard Peck
A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck
Code of Silence by Tim Shoemaker
Back Before Dark by Tim Shoemaker
Below the Surface by Tim Shoemaker
Fantasy
Flora and Ulysses* by Kate diCamillo
Redwall by Brian Jacques
Outcast of Redwall by Brian Jacques
Mariel of Redwall by Brian Jacques
The Legend of Luke by Brian Jacques
Mossflower by Brian Jacques
Martin the Warrior by Brian Jacques
The Bellmaker by Brian Jacques
Salamandastron by Brian Jacques
Mattimeo by Brian Jacques
The Pearls of Lutra by Brian Jacques
Marlfox by Brian Jacques
Taggerung by Brian Jacques
Triss by Brian Jacques
Loamhedge by Brian Jacques
Rakkety Tam by Brian Jacques
High Rhulain by Brian Jacques
Eulalia! by Brian Jacques
Doomwyte by Brian Jacques
Any title with an asterisk (*) notes a book that is a Newbery award winner or honor book.
What books would you add to a 7th grade reading list?
If you are looking for more lists for kids who love to read, please check out my Reading Lists for Voracious Readers page.
Thank you so much for these lists! As the mom of 3 voracious readers, it can be difficult to keep enough books around or have suggestions for a library visit. This is a big help!
I am so happy to hear this! I have more lists in the works. I’ve been finding books for voracious readers for nine years! I’m not sure why I haven’t posted about it before.