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High Interest Middle Plus

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High Interest Middle Plus

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GRADES 5-8

High Interest Middle Plus


14 books per year     per year

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Chapter Books/Novels, Diversity, Fiction, Funny/Humorous, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers, Transitional Readers, Thriller/Horror/Mystery, Realistic Fiction

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For Grades 5-8 These exciting, age-appropriate fiction and nonfiction titles will appeal to even the most reluctant middle-school readers. With that kind of appeal, the 14 books in this category will rarely sit on the shelf.

Recent Selections In High Interest Middle Plus

The Ghost Rules

By Adam Rosenbaum

October 2024

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Mind Over Monsters

By Betsy Uhrig

October 2024

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Westfallen

By Ann Brashares,Ben Brashares

November 2024

High Interest Middle Plus

The Vanquishers: Rise of the Wrecking Crew

By Kalynn Bayron

December 2024

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High Interest Middle Plus

The Sign of the Five

By Ali Standish

February 2025

High Interest Middle Plus

Perfect For

Middle schoolers who have difficulty finding books that interest them
Content appropriate for middle schoolers
Fiction and nonfiction
Appealing and accessible

Upcoming Titles In High Interest Middle Plus

A Copycat Conundrum

By Lisa Yee

April 2025

High Interest Middle Plus

ONLY ACTIVE SUBSCRIBERS CAN SEE UPCOMING TITLES

Old School

By Gordon Korman

May 2025

High Interest Middle Plus

ONLY ACTIVE SUBSCRIBERS CAN SEE UPCOMING TITLES

A Day at the Beach

By Gary D. Schmidt,Ron Koertge

June 2025

High Interest Middle Plus

ONLY ACTIVE SUBSCRIBERS CAN SEE UPCOMING TITLES

Award Winners From High Interest Middle Plus

Linked

By Gordon Korman

October 2021

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In the Red

By Christopher Swiedler

July 2020

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High Interest Middle Plus

Cidada

Written and illustrated by Shaun Tan

May 2019

High Interest Middle Plus

The Unteachables

By Gordan Korman

April 2019

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Whatshisface

By Gordon Korman

November 2018

High Interest Middle Plus

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GRADES 5 - 7 | AR-READY

Books in this collection are Accelerated Reader Quiz Ready

Upper Elementary/Middle
For Grades 5-7

This 12-book collection provides the perfect literary mix for middle-grade readers, offering engaging novels and thought-provoking nonfiction. With multi-dimensional stories that captivate and challenge, these titles are sure to be in high demand! Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
12 books per year
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12 books per year
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Interests
Chapter Books/Novels, Fiction, Reluctant Readers, Transitional Readers, Realistic Fiction
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GRADES 5 - 7 | AR-READY

Books in this collection are Accelerated Reader Quiz Ready

Upper Elementary/Middle Plus
For Grades 5-7

This collection ensures a steady stream of engaging books for middle-grade readers, offering a well-balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction. Designed to challenge and inspire young readers, these selections remain accessible for those transitioning to more complex texts or who may be reluctant to read.
14 books per year
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14 books per year
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Fiction, Reluctant Readers, Transitional Readers, Realistic Fiction, Novels
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GRADES 6 - 8
Advanced Readers
For Grades 6-8

Pre-teen and teen readers will be drawn to this 12-book collection, featuring longer, more complex narratives and a compelling mix of fiction and nonfiction designed to challenge and inspire. Some titles may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+IA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
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12 books per year
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Fiction, Funny/Humorous, High Interest/Reluctant Reader, Realistic Fiction, Struggling Readers, Novels
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GRADES 6 - 8 | AR-READY

Books in this collection are Accelerated Reader Quiz Ready

Advanced Readers Plus
For Grades 6-8

This collection expands reading opportunities with 14 additional titles each year, featuring compelling narratives that challenge and inspire. With a mix of humor, realism, and deeper themes, these selections cater to high-interest, reluctant, and struggling readers alike.
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14 books per year
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Fiction, Funny/Humorous, High Interest/Reluctant Reader, Realistic Fiction, Struggling Readers, Novels
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For Grades 5-8

Book-length narratives presented in comic book style, graphic novels foster both visual and verbal comprehension skills while exposing readers to interesting dialogue and satire, as well as affirming diversity. JLG's selection of these unique books, some of them only published in softcover, are ideal for attracting reluctant readers and introducing them to literature they might not encounter otherwise. You may find that the 14 books in this category will turn your reluctant readers into eager readers.
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14 books per year
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Diversity, ESL, Fiction, Funny/Humorous, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers, Transitional Readers
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For Grades 5-8

Nonfiction topics and approaches that will attract reluctant and avid readers alike.
14 books per year
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14 books per year
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Biographies, Nonfiction, Reluctant Readers, Science/STEAM, History, Transitional Readers
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For Grades 6-12

Entertaining, age-appropriate topics combined with short chapters and simple sentences make the 12 books in this category interesting and accessible to teens who struggle to read. For middle and high school students who prefer titles without edgy content.
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12 books per year
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Chapter Books/Novels, ESL, Fiction, Reluctant Readers, Transitional Readers, Realistic Fiction
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GRADES 9 - 12
Hi-Lo Mature
For Grades 9-12

Entertaining, age-appropriate topics combined with short chapters and simple sentences make the 12 books in this category interesting and accessible to teens who struggle to read. These selections may include mature situations and content most suitable for older teens.
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12 books per year
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Diversity, Fiction, Mature Readers, High Interest/Reluctant Reader, Thriller/Horror/Mystery, Realistic Fiction, Struggling Readers
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For Grades 5-8

An action-packed level devoted exclusively to sports. These fiction and nonfiction selections are sure to be a hit with your middle-school sports fans. And the hits arrive each month with this 14 book category.
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14 books per year
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Biographies, Chapter Books/Novels, Diversity, Fiction, Nonfiction, Reluctant Readers, History, Realistic Fiction, Sports
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GRADES 5 - 7
Upper Elementary/Middle
12 books per year
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GRADES 5 - 7
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus
14 books per year
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GRADES 6 - 8
Advanced Readers
12 books per year
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GRADES 6 - 8
Advanced Readers Plus
14 books per year
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GRADES 5 - 8
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
14 books per year
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GRADES 5 - 8
High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus
14 books per year
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GRADES 6 - 12
Hi-Lo PG Middle/High
12 books per year
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GRADES 9 - 12
Hi-Lo Mature
12 books per year
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GRADES 5 - 8
Sports Middle Plus
14 books per year
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