these are all of the books i have read during 2025 so far! Â some are for fun, and some i read because i will be teaching them this upcoming school year!
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I fully expected Winn Dixie to die so this was much better than I had anticipated! Â A great book for early middle schoolers!
Because of Winn-Dixie: DiCamillo, Kate
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i would die for this book if i could. Â it was so engaging and left me wanting more at the end of each chapter
The Seven Year Slip
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one of my college professors reccomended this book. Â it is amazing and really highlights the capabilities of those who are disabled. Â if you are a teacher, i highly reccomend reading this book
Out of My Mind (The Out of My Mind Series)
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this book changed my life. Â can't wait to read the other two in the series!!!
Chains (The Seeds of America Trilogy)
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this book has so much good insight on how to live your life to the most. Â it is written by a navy seal who has great courage and enthusiasm for life!
Make Your Bed: Little Things to Change Life
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i honeslty didn't expect to like this book as much as i did! Â it had moments of silliness and joy, but also moments of sadness and fear. Â great book for a young middle schooler.
Holes (Holes Series) by Louis Sachar
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not a book i would typically grab, but my fifth graders enjoyed it.
We Are the Ship: Story of Negro League Baseball
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this book made me realize i love historical fiction
The River Between Us: Peck, Richard: 9780142403105
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this book highlights adoption and what the foster system can look like. Â i highly encourage teachers to read this one.
One for the Murphys: Mullaly Hunt, Lynda
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i went on a nyc trip for school and this was our required reading. Â a good introduction to the tragedy without getting too gruesome. Â great for middle schoolers.
Towers Falling: Rhodes, Jewell Parker - Books
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this book has changed my life. Â thank you Jesus for making us built for community.
Find Your People: Building Deep Community
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this book will step on your toes in the best way possible.
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him
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loveddddd this one
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)
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haven't finished this one just yet but really enjoying it!
The Secret Garden (HarperClassics)
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haven't finished this one just yet but working through it!
Tuck Everlasting: Babbitt, Natalie
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such an amazing book!! definitely for early high schoolers!
The Book Thief: Zusak, Markus: 9780375842207
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not one i would necessarily choose but definitely a classic!
