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The cover of the book hatchet by gary patterson shows a boy wearing a cowboy hat.
A painting of a man sitting under a tree.
A boy and two dogs are standing next to each other in the woods.
What should my middle school student read?

Literature is an important part of any education. The Classical model recommends reading two to four books a month! In order to assist you as a homeschool parent, we are providing a selection of recommended reading choices to inspire you and your student on their literary journey. This list contains such classics as Tuck Everlasting, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, Anne of Green Gables, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Island of the Blue Dolphins, just to name a few. 

Books are divided by grade, so use this list as a guide and starting place. Happy reading!
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A book called the phantom tollbooth by norton juster
The adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain is a book about a boy eating an apple.
A painting of a man holding an umbrella in the snow.
They've read the book. Now what?

Now it's time to talk about the book! Click here to find a list of Socratic questions to get the the discussion rolling! These questions can also be used as a starting place for writing about the book as well.