7th grade books about War
10 books commonly assigned to 7th grade students explore war— 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 7 war titles here with a Lexile score, 0 are grade-level, 7 are more accessible, and 0 are stretch texts. Match a book to your reader’s measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.
10 7th grade books about war
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A Long Walk to WaterLinda Sue Park · 720L
AlliesAlan Gratz
Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous WeaponSteve Sheinkin · 920L
EchoPam Muñoz Ryan · 680L
Ender's GameOrson Scott Card · 780L
PaxSara Pennypacker · 760L
The Dragonet ProphecyTui T. Sutherland
The Hidden KingdomTui T. Sutherland
The War That Saved My LifeKimberly Brubaker Bradley · 580L
Wings of Fire: The Dragonet ProphecyTui T. Sutherland · 720L
War books at other grades
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Other 7th grade themes
Family · Friendship · Identity · Courage · Survival · Perseverance · Adventure · Mystery
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Frequently asked questions
What war books are good for 7th grade students?
10 books exploring war 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 war 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 7 books here with a Lexile score, 0 are grade-level, 7 more accessible, and 0 a stretch. Match a book to your reader's measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.
How many war books are on the 7th grade list?
This page lists 10 7th grade titles about war, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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