Entering Grade 8
REALISTIC FICTION
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Long Way Down
by Jason Reynolds “Jason Reynolds’s fiercely stunning novel that takes place in sixty potent seconds—the time it takes a kid to decide whether or not he’s going to murder the guy who killed his brother.” -from Amazon |
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Paper Towns by John Green
The enigmatic Margo invites Quentin to help her execute a revenge prank: and then promptly disappears in its wake. |
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
by Benjamin Alire Saenz Ari’s brother is in jail and he is angry at the world, Dante’s a know it all with a heart of gold. The story of how friendship helps these friends navigate the difficulties of growing up. |
 
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Simon Vs. the Homosapiens Agenda
by Becky Albertalli Simon leaves his computer for a minute and finds that his private email has been read, screenshot, and is now being used to blackmail him. |
 
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Darius & Twig
by Walter Dean Myers Two best friends, a writer and a runner, deal with bullies, family issues, social pressures, and their quest for success coming out of Harlem. |
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This is Where it Ends by Marieke Nijkamp
Told from 4 perspectives over the course of 54 minutes; a school shooter locks the students and teachers of an Alabama high school in the auditorium and opens fire. |
 
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All American Boys
by Jason Reynolds Rashad is the victim of a brutal beating by a police officer. Another boy, Quinn, witnesses the beating and the two alternate telling their stories. |
 
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Racing in the Rain: My Life as a Dog
by Garth Stein This is the story of a man as told by his dog, Enzo. Enzo knows everything there is to know about Denny, a race car driver, and this funny, sometimes sad account of their lives together will especially resonate with dog lovers.. |
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The Sun is Also A Star
by Nicola Yoon Natasha is about to be deported back to Jamaica with her family. Daniel is facing pressure from his parents to become a doctor. Their converging paths might change everything. |