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Best Books for 7th Grade

Typical ages 12–13

This page is for parents and educators of seventh graders, who are usually 12 to 13 years old. Readers at this stage often move between upper middle-grade novels and early young adult books, looking for stories with higher stakes, complex characters and honest treatment of real-world issues, as well as gripping fantasy and history.

Browse award-winning picks first, then subject collections, then every book in this grade range. Our grade ranges are suggestions based on editorial judgment. Readers mature at different rates, so check the notes for parents on each book page when choosing.

Tips for parents

Ask open questions about characters' choices instead of quizzing. Preview or read along with books that deal with difficult topics. Leave room for comfort reads alongside more challenging books. Use the For parents notes to understand themes before choosing.

Award winners for 7th Grade

All books for 7th Grade

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