 Middle Grade Must-HavesCheck out these resources and book suggestions from Random House Children’s Books.Lead guided reading discussions, literature circles, book clubs or whole-class lessons with the activities and conversation-starters found in this educator guide. You’ll also find great ideas for extension activities to supplement student learning. There are independent and group learning opportunities, as well as prompts and questions to inspire real-world connections. Activities are aligned to Common Core Standards.* *Common Core Standards-aligned activities may be adapted to fit your classroom and student population. 
The Friendship WarAuthor: Andrew Clements ATOS Book Level: 5 Lexile: 770L Fountas & Pinnell: U Curriculum Tag: An accidental new fad at school suddenly comes between two friends: Grace and Ellie. Grace enlists the help of a classmate to put a stop to the fad once and for all to save her friendship with Ellie – but will it work?
Operation Frog EffectAuthor: Sarah Scheerger Lexile: 680L Fountas & Pinnell: W Curriculum Tags: This is what happens when eight students take an assignment a little too far and the result gets their teacher in trouble. Operation Frog Effect is told from eight perspectives in inventive ways such as a graphic novel and a movie script.
Jake the Fake Keeps It RealAuthors: Craig Robinson and Adam Mansbach Illustrator: Keith Knight ATOS Book Level: 5.4 Lexile: 870L Fountas & Pinnell: W Jake fakes his way into the Music and Art Academy for the Gifted and Talented. There’s one big hurdle: he can’t play an instrument, and his art skills are nonexistent. This jokester will have to think of something quick.
More Middle Grade Page-TurnersIf your students enjoyed The Friendship War, Operation Frog Effect and Jake the Fake Keeps It Real, try these books that share the themes of facing the challenges of growing up, conflicts with peers, and understanding multiple perspectives.
The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson ElementaryAuthor: Laura Shovan ATOS Book Level: 4.7 Lexile: NP Fountas & Pinnell: T Curriculum Tags:
The Perfect ScoreAuthor: Rob Buyea ATOS Book Level: 4.7 Lexile: 710L Fountas & Pinnell: Y Curriculum Tag:
Because of Mr. TeruptAuthor: Rob Buyea ATOS Book Level: 3.7 Lexile: 560L Fountas & Pinnell: Y Curriculum Tags:
The Losers ClubAuthor: Andrew Clements ATOS Book Level: 5.5 Lexile: 860L Fountas & Pinnell: T Curriculum Tags:
WonderAuthor: R. J. Palacio ATOS Book Level: 4.8 Lexile: 790L Fountas & Pinnell: V Curriculum Tags:
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