These are just two examples of the stories on this list that will move, entertain and inspire middle school students.Īrango, Andrea Beatriz – Iveliz Explains It Allīaptist, Kelly J. The discoveries Benjamin and Natalie make along their journeys are sure to keep middle graders entranced. : Perfectly Parvin (9780593109441) by Abtahi, Olivia and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. In Hummingbird, by Natalie Lloyd, 12-year-old homeschooled Olive longs to go to the local elementary school, despite her “brittle bone” disease. In The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls, by James Bird, 13-year-old Benjamin is sent back to the Ojibwe reservation where his family used to live after he gets in trouble for shoplifting, to live with the father he hasn’t seen for years. Parvin has just had her heart broken when she meets the.

The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to explore a variety of current books. Fourteen-year-old Iranian-American Parvin Mohammadi sets out to win the ultimate date to homecoming. Fourteen-year-old Iranian-American Parvin Mohammadi sets out to win the ultimate date to homecoming in this heartfelt and. The Lone Star Reading List is developed by public and school librarians from the Texas Library Association’s Young Adult Round Table. Olivia Abtahis debut is as hilarious as it is heartfelta delightful tale where, amid the turmoil of high school friendships and crushes, being yourself is.

Perfectly Parvin by Olivia Abtahi