I think the hardest age for summer reading is in middle school – don’t you? Try these good books for 7th graders (age 12 – 13) and see if they’ll find something to read throughout the dog days of summer.
I’m wondering if your 7th graders are reading on a device? Mine is. At least most of the time. And I like that she’s reading so I don’t care if she reads on a Kindle, an iPad, a paper book, or phone. Just that she’s reading is good. Without too much nagging . . .
Also see:
6th Grade Reading List (age 11 – 12)
8th Grade Reading List (age 13 and up / teen)
Download this list for your school or library. (Updated for 2018)
7th Grade Reading List (Ages 12 – 13)
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you’ll love:
- Eragon by Christopher Paolini
- Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
- Above World by Jenn Reese
- Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
- The Maze Runner by James Dashner
- Mortality Doctrine series by James Dashner
- The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love:
- Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
- The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
- Captain Superlative by J. S. Puller
- Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
- The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
- American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
- The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt
- A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
- Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
- The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books:
- Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud
- Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
- Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
- House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
- I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
- Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book of this list:
- The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
- The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
- The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
- Refugee by Alan Gratz
- Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Try a nonfiction book! Here are incredible stories you won’t be able to put down:
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba and Brian Mealer
- I Am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
- Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (fantasy/mythology)
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HI! My name is Venessa Bazile and I’m currently in the 7th grade but getting ready for 8th in a couple days. I am looking for a book that can challenge my brain and improve my vocabulary. I hope I find the perfect book thank you! I love this website!
THANKS! So happy to hear it! I hope your summer is filled with many wonderful books. 🙂
Hi I’m looking for some good reading book online for my 10 who’s about to be in 6 grade and I want to prepare him now but having a hard time finding the books that he can read online. I don’t want to buy any thing at the moment I just need him to be able to go on my phone and read a book that he or I picked any suggestions please help
I would try your library’s ebooks — they’re free to check out on a computer or other device.
There’s also a great site/app called Epic Books where he would have access to tons of titles.
Thanks so much for this! I’m always searching for great books for my kids.
Is there a print option for the 7th grade reading list? I am not seeing it. Thanks!!
here is the link: http://19xnly3cl9rt2qvk731lwbxpeay.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/7th-Grade-Summer-Reading-List.pdf
So what would it take to get Billy’s Zombie on that list? I’ve been told that it’s suited to 12-13 year olds… you don’t have a horror/scary story category on here, though. 😉
http://www.grahamdowns.co.za/p/billys-zombie.html
I don’t because it’s not something I personally enjoy reading or reviewing.