5 Stories That Will Inspire A Love Of Reading In Your Middle Schooler
For teens who struggle with reading, keeping up with reading practice over the summer vacation can feel like a chore. The following are some of our most popular and inspiring stories about middle school, summer jobs, and summer romances.
Each of these stories has been written specifically with the goal of being accessible and engaging for below grade level readers in middle school.
Share our picks with your readers and start your summer reading adventure with Story Shares today! Don’t forget to let us know which story was your favorite!
JACOB AND THE BEE MAN
Jacob is on a tough path in life. When he commits a petty crime and has to pay for it, he discovers a whole new world of possibilities.
Interest Level: Middle School
Lexile Level: 480
Fountas & Pinnell: J
Grade Level Equivalent: 1.4
http://www.storyshares.org/books/view/166
A SKATEBOARDING STORY
A Skateboarding Story is about three kids who like to skateboard in their neighborhood. A dare gets one of the kids named Luke into trouble. He meets a woman named Miss Wanda Rose and his life and neighborhood are changed forever.
Interest Level: Middle School
Lexile Level: 750L
Fountas & Pinnell: O
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.0
http://www.storyshares.org/books/view/622
SOMETHING TO PROVE
Derek struggles to find a summer job and also struggles because of his stutter. When he meets some unlikely friends at a thrift shop, he finds a new job and a new perspective.
Interest Level: Middle School/High School
Lexile Level: 740
Fountas & Pinnell: P
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.8
http://www.storyshares.org/books/view/709
BLUE SNOW
Paul Joyce falls in love with Anna Gambler at the Winter Dance. He must build a pair of wings to fly over the brick wall that separates the two schools.
Interest Level: Middle School
Lexile Level: 510L
Fountas & Pinnell: K
Grade Level Equivalent: 2.2
http://www.storyshares.org/books/view/116
Ruby and The Magic Stones
Ruby, a child with learning differences, discovers a secret bag of magic stones that connect her with her guardian angels who help her find her strengths.
Interest Level: Middle School
Lexile Level: 670L
Fountas & Pinnell: N
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.1
http://www.storyshares.org/books/view/281
THE MESSAGE
Sienna has always had an easy life....until her parents were caught stealing art from a museum. Now, she is stuck in a place she never wanted to be, apart from the two people she ever loved. Can a series of mysterious messages and some unlikely friends help her come to terms with her new situation?
Interest Level: Middle School/High School
Lexile Level: 480L
Fountas & Pinnell: J
Grade Level Equivalent: 1.4
http://www.storyshares.org/books/view/552