7th grade books about Growing Up
13 books commonly assigned to 7th grade students explore growing up— every title’s grade range covers 7th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
Reading difficulty: the typical 7th grade text-complexity band is 925–1185L (Common Core Appendix A). Of the 5 growing up titles here with a Lexile score, 2 are grade-level, 3 are more accessible, and 0 are stretch texts. Match a book to your reader’s measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.
13 7th grade books about growing up
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A Corner of the UniverseAnn M. Martin
Diary of a Wimpy KidJeff Kinney · 950L
GutsRaina Telgemeier
Harriet the SpyLouise Fitzhugh
HatchetGary Paulsen · 1020L
Mid-AirAlicia D. Williams
Old YellerFred Gipson
RascalSterling North
Roller GirlVictoria Jamieson · 440L
SmileRaina Telgemeier · 410L
Summer of the MonkeysWilson Rawls- The Season of Styx MaloneKekla MagoonThe Season of Styx MaloneKekla Magoon · 510L
The Sisterhood of the Traveling PantsAnn Brashares
Growing Up books at other grades
Kindergarten · 1st grade · 2nd grade · 3rd grade · 4th grade · 5th grade · 6th grade · 8th grade
Other 7th grade themes
Family · Friendship · Identity · Courage · Survival · Perseverance · Adventure · Mystery
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Frequently asked questions
What growing up books are good for 7th grade students?
13 books exploring growing up have a grade range that covers 7th grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these growing up books grade-appropriate for 7th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 7th grade. The typical 7th grade text-complexity band is 925–1185L (Common Core Appendix A); of the 5 books here with a Lexile score, 2 are grade-level, 3 more accessible, and 0 a stretch. Match a book to your reader's measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.
How many growing up books are on the 7th grade list?
This page lists 13 7th grade titles about growing up, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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