By: Mrs. Bagnato, ellenb@isb.ac.th
Though these books are written for teenagers, I had fun reading them too. They provide an inside look at the lives of middle school students and they are available in our library.
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Auggie has been homeschooled his whole life…until 5th grade. Can he be accepted by friends and teachers at his new school despite a facial deformity that leaves people speechless? Wonder is a powerful book about one boy’s transition to a new school and how he, his parents and his friends deal with the social, emotional and academic ups and downs that life throws their way.
Hormone Jungle: Coming of Age in Middle School by Brod Bagert
Compiled as a series of teen poetry and artwork built around the fictional story of one girls middle school journey. This book shows the power of writing and how learning sometimes happens in the most unexpected ways.