Hello-

I am looking for recommendations for the following. I have many titles already but I'm hoping for new suggestions.

books with characters giving, caring, showing compassion and empathy towards others - grades 6-8
narrative nonfiction books (not biographies/memoirs) for 8th grade - looking for books that are happy, positive (no tragedies, wars, etc.)

I created a google doc in case others might be interested in the lists. If you have a suggestion, would you please add it to this document?

If it's easier, feel free to just reply to this email.

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Thank you so much!

Kim

Kim Musket

School Librarian

James H. Moran, Sr. Middle School

Currently reading:

We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly

The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling, Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger

Upcoming Reads:

Just Like That by Gary D. Schmidt

Recently Finished:

Enrique's Journey: the True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His Mother by Sonia Nazario

Code Orange by Caroline B. Cooney

The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

Holes by Louis Sachar (Again!)

Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams

Two Degrees by Alan Gratz

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate, Patricia Castelao

Payback by Gordon Korman

Criminal Destiny by Gordon Korman

Masterminds by Gordon Korman