8Th grade ar book list

8th grade reading books for children aged 13-14 in Middle School

Grade 8 books – this list of suggested reading books has been carefully selected by educators and librarians for junior high and middle school students aged 13-14. There is a range of exciting and thought-provoking books to suit all abilities in the 8th grade and over the course of a year, these titles should inspire both those who are reluctant to read, and also challenge high achieving pupils. This list of 8th grade reading recommendations includes titles by Gerald Durrell, J.R.R. Tolkien, Sharon Creech,Angie Thomas, Malala Yousafzai, Mark Twain and Mary Shelley.

Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer

Ideal for middle-grade readers, this book has won numerous awards. Hope finds herself helping her aunt to run a diner in rural Wisconsin – a long way from lively New York. Her friendship with G.T. Stoop, the diner’s owner, develops into a coming of age story of trust and truth.

My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell

The first in the ‘Corfu Trilogy’, this book tells the story of Gerald Durrell’s childhood experiences for five years on the island of Corfu and the wildlife and animals he keeps. His larger than life relatives and the colorful characters encountered make this a funny novel bound to appeal to middle graders interested in nature and unconventional family life.

Animal Farm by George Orwell

In this classic allegory, the animals take over the farm. They tried to create a perfect world where everybody is valued and treated equally however things don’t go entirely to plan. Written as an antithesis to controlling totalitarianism this is a book every teenager should read.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

An evocative and humorous story based on the author’s own life. When Junior, a talented artist, realizes that he wants to follow his dream, his life changes completely when he joins a new high school where he is the only Indian on the campus. A modern classic. A good book for 8th grade reading group discussion.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

A rollercoaster of a story about the life of young Huckleberry Finn and his friend Tom Sawyer and the shenanigans they get up to on the banks of the Mississippi River. This book features some controversial themes including his father’s alcoholism and the treatment of Miss Watson slave, Jim. A story, that once read, will never be forgotten.

Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Collated by her father Otto, after the second world war, this is the diary of Anne Frank who, aged between 13 and 16 wrote about being in hiding from the Nazis and Amsterdam. Poignant and moving, this is a book that should be on every high school curriculum. Arguably one of the most important books written in the 20th century.

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

A gripping and moving story about a misfit and awkward teen, Dill, who lives in a small community Bible belt Tennessee. When deals father becomes a hated figure, Dill cannot cope and relies on the support of his two best friends. A heart-rending and powerful story about forgiveness and redemption.

The Hate you Give by Angie Thomas

A multi-award-winning novel about Starr Carter, a teenager who has one foot in the exclusive preppy world of her school and the other foot in the deprived neighborhood of her home. When her best friend is shot by a police officer, she is the only person who knows what really happened. A startlingly powerful young adult novel. A great book to discuss in 8th grade reading clubs.

Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin

A powerful psychological and unrelenting study of growing up in an abusive environment. When the protagonist, a 14-year-old boy, realizes that his family is not all that it seems, he starts to rebel against his self-righteous preacher stepfather in this gritty landmark first novel set in Harlem.

2001 by Arthur C Clarke

When a scientist discovers a mysterious object on the Moon, mankind embarks on an expedition to the furthest reaches of space in search of an alien civilization. However, the voyage is a slowly building battle between man and computer, heading towards an inevitable catastrophe.

Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad

A disgraced naval officer redeems himself by protecting villagers from a local bandit. Written as a series of manuscripts told by a third party, using time shifts, this is a great book for eighth-graders to study.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

A unique and genre-defying young adult novel that is perfectly suited to grade 8 book clubs. Set in the “Elsewhere”, a world where angels battle mythical creatures, Karou and Akiva are drawn, as if by magic, from the opposite sides of the conflict into a love story – and perhaps the only hope for peace.

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

A more challenging read for grade 8 students, Life of Pi chronicles 16-year-old Pi, the only survivor of a shipwreck. His only companions in the lifeboat are a hyena, and orangutan, and a huge tiger. Memorable, and beautifully written.

I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

Destined to become an important work in the 21st century, Malala’s autobiographical story takes her from a victim of Taliban in 2012 to becoming the youngest ever recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. An inspirational and motivating book which is bound to appeal to middle school and junior high school students in grade 8.

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

Isabella’s new life in Forks, Washington takes an unexpected turn when a boy she is attracted to turns out to be a vampire. Extremely readable and popular, this five volume set is a great way to reignite the fire of reading in disenchanted teenagers.

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

This is no ordinary historical story about dragons and heroes. Nimona is a classic graphic novel in the making – peppered with ironic observations and quick, pointed humor that will appeal to 8th grader readers. Stunningly illustrated.

The Other Side of Truth by Beverley Naidoo

When Sadie and Femi’s journalist father refuses to keep quiet about corruption among the military rulers in Nigeria, their mother is suddenly killed, and they have to flee to London. This study of what it is to be displaced and a refugee is a modern classic. This is a book that will stimulate discussion and debate in 8th grade reading groups.

Parrot in the Oven by Victor Martinez

14-year-old Manny wants respect, he wants to prove himself and he wants to kiss a girl. This multi-award-winning novel follows his journey in the face of discrimination and poverty. Poignant and memorable.

Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly

In a world of nightmares, magic dreams and demons, mermaid Seraphina has to fight for peace between warring nations. She is also set on avenging her parents and wooing a prince. Teen drama and adventure on a grand and underwater scale.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

When alchemist and scientist Victor Frankenstein misguidedly attempts to reanimate a creature from dead body parts, he creates a monster that threatens his very existence. An accessible classic gothic horror with a lightning-quick pace that will appeal to teen readers.

Mosquitoland by David Arnold

Teenage Mim is forced to move across the state to live with her father after a nasty divorce. But when she learns her mother is ill, she boards a greyhound and throws caution to the wind in this epic coming of age YA drama. An ideal book for 8th grade reading groups.

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

A collection of science-fiction page-turners that will prove popular with reluctant 8th-grade readers. A survivor of a crippling alien attack, Cassie is desperate to save her missing brother. She is so desperate that she is willing to go to extreme lengths to find him.

Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

A quest for a magic ring that grants the wearer huge power dominates this epic high fantasy tale of good vs evil. Popular amongst teens, this novel was recently turned into a series of blockbuster movies.

The One and Future King by TH White

An epic and spellbinding retelling of the legend of King Arthur told in five parts – King Arthur and Camelot; Merlin and Owl and Guinevere, beasts who talk and men who fly and tales of knights, wizardry, and war. Great for students interested in history, myth, and legend.

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler by Phillip Hoose

A fascinating and inspirational story about a group of brave middle grade aged children and their acts of defiance in Denmark during World War Two. Based on a true story.

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

A classic tale of betrayal, imprisonment and slow, beautiful revenge. Originally written for weekly serialization, this book is gripping and pacy and it might well be the first 100,000 plus story your teen will be captivated by. It’s also fantastic to listen to as an audiobook.

Absolutely Normal Chaos by Sharon Creech

The prequel to Walk Two Moons, Absolutely Normal Chaos follows 13-year-old Mary Lou’s summer vacation – an unforgettable summer of adventure, gossip, and burgeoning romance. A page-turner that is ideal for more mature 8th graders.

The Rig by Joe Ducie

When serial prison escapee and 15-year-old Will gets sent to The Rig, he thinks finding a way out will be easy. That’s until he realizes The Rig is in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. No one has ever come close to breaking out. Gripping and pacy, this is a perfect book for reluctant readers in grade 8.

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

Facing a seemingly unbeatable and ruthless alien invader, Earth needs a military genius. Teenaged boy Ender is chosen from thousands to lead the fight – but is he being manipulated? Recently made into a blockbuster movie, this book is a great easy reader for 8th graders.

The Chess Queen Enigma by Colleen Gelason

When the sister of Stoker and the niece of Holmes get together, uncovering vampire crime mysteries are a regular day’s work. This is a gripping and atmospheric drama set in a fantasy London of the past.

Beautiful Swimmers by William Warner

An evocative and interesting study of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. Brilliantly written – this is a more challenging book for grade 8 readers interested in science and natural history.

Finding Wonders by Jeannine Atkins

This is an engaging set of three biographical stories of women who changed the world. Maria Merian – who documented metamorphosis, Mary Anning, who survived a lightning strike and discovered fossils, and Maria Mitchell, who found a new comet. Presented as poems, these stories are an ideal starting point for 8th-grade writing activities.

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55 8th Grade Books Students Should Have on their Bookshelves

Want to motivate reluctant readers? We've got the perfect collection of books suited to 8th graders. With everything from a true story to a comedic and uplifting read, we've got you covered!

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Two young boys become the most unsuspecting of friends in this moving novel set during the Holocaust. With a devastating end, this truly is a remarkably written book.

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A Long Walk to Water illustrates the lives of two Sudanese children. The novel sees the children face many dangers in a feat to improve their lives and the lives of those around them.

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Set in Nazi Germany,  foster child Liesel Meminger discovers a blissful world in between the spines of books- away from the constant bombing raids. Reading becomes her escape and often transports her to magical worlds.

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A twelve-year-old boy named Jonas has his life turned upside down when he receives his life assignment- taking on the role of The Giver. After all the world's memories have been bestowed upon him, Jonas soon learns that his seemingly ideal world isn't as wonderful as he once thought.

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If you're in the mood for a mystery adventure story, then this is the book for you! Jack Phillips is on a mission to find his missing scientist father, but will his rare sunshine allergy interfere with his search? Delve into Shadow Jumper to find out!

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The Outsiders is a powerful story your 8th graders will love! Ponyboy and his gang of close-knit friends stand up to a gang of snooty rich kids in this tale about bravery and friendship.

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True stories such as The Finest Hours are always popular reads. Explore the heart-rending tale of a shipwreck of two oil tankers and how 4 brave men in a lifeboat managed to save 30 stranded sailors.

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Delve into the world of teenage gun violence as you follow the journey of fifteen-year-old Will who seeks to avenge his brother's death.

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The Cruel Prince is a wondrous book about a mortal girl who finds herself entangled in the tribulations of a mysterious and enchanted land.

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After losing her seemingly perfect older sister, rambunctious young Julia learns to navigate life outside of her sister's shadow - all whilst uncovering shocking secrets about her sister's past.

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We'll Always Have Summer is a sweet book about young love. Will Conrad have the courage to finally tell Belly how he feels about her, or will he lose her to Jeremiah forever?

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The main character Abby signs up for a DNA service, but soon discovers that she has an Instagram-famous sister that she knew nothing about! Wanting to know more, Abby decides to meet her sister, Savannah, at camp and get to the bottom of why her parents gave Savannah up for adoption.

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Inspired by true stories, We Are Not from Here follows the journey of 3 escapees as they cross the US-Mexico border.

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I'll Give You the Sun is a humorous yet tear-jerking read. It follows the tale of two twins, Jude and Noah, who were once extremely close, but have now been torn apart because of an unsuspected disaster.

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Embark on the journey of a lifetime with the four Tillerman children after their mother abandons them in a parking lot in Connecticut. They must make their way to Bridgeport to Great aunt Cilla's house, but will they make it?

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House of Hollow is a captivating read about a seventeen-year-old teenager whose only wish is to fit in when she was born to be different! Sneak a peek into a supernatural world when Grey, 1 of the 3 Hollow sisters mysteriously goes missing. Iris Grey and Vivi Hollow are about to quickly learn that everything is not always as simple as it may seem to be at first glance.

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Echo is a heart-warming read that revolves around a harmonica, a prophecy, and a long-standing promise. Echo is ultimately a tale of friendship, facing life's challenges, and pursuing your rightful destiny.

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The Maze Runner is a heart-racing read about a group of memory-wiped strangers who must escape from the center of an ever-changing maze. Faced with many-a-challenge, their only hope for survival is a message they received saying "Remember. Survive. Run." and so they decide to devise a plan of escape.

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A gripping read inspired by a dystopian-like world. The Hunger Games is an annual televised event that occurs in the Capitol of Panem- a metropolis of wealth. 12 representatives from each outlying district fight to the death until only one victor remains.

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At Discovery Unlimited, an outdoor education program, 7 teenagers decide to borrow the company's rafting gear and make their way down the river and through the Grand Canyon. Whilst making memories that will remain with them for life, the group faces some pretty close calls and nerve-wracking consequences.

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The Diary of a Young Girl is Anne Frank's account of living in a secret annex in an abandoned office building, in fear of and hiding from the Gestapo. For 2 years Anne and her family hid and faced challenges of hunger, being scared, living in a small space and so much more.

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3 young children explore new worlds in the hopes of finding one of their long-lost scientist fathers who went missing whilst working on a secret program for the government.

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11-year-old Parvana disguises herself as a boy so that she can work and become the family's breadwinner. After her father is forced to stop working, Parvana's courage, and desperation, help save her family!

24. All the Bright Places

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All the Bright Places reminds us of the beauty of life. Eighth graders will love this book about two teenagers who meet on the ledge of a tower and fall in love whilst marveling at the adventure of life.

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When nothing goes right, Lila is sent by her parents to live in Winchester, England in the hopes of improving her mental health. She isn't enjoying her time until she meets a teashop clerk named Orion Maxwell who may just convince her that England isn't too bad after all.

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Striving to be accepted to the prestigious college of Pennington, there isn't anything Liz Lighty won't do to make her dream come true. In need of financial aid, she remembers her school's promise of a scholarship for prom king and queen, so decides to give it all she's got and run for the queen!

27. Felix Ever After

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Felix Ever After is a beautiful read about Felix and his journey to self-discovery and authentic identity. This coming-of-age story inspires readers to make a stand for themselves and never accept less than they deserve.

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Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio wake up one morning only to be told that they have 1 day to live. Author, Adam Silvera, narrates a special day for these two men- who try their best to live life to the fullest in their final 24 hours.

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Yadriel, a transgender high school student, accidentally summons his ghost of a cousin, Julien, from the dead in an attempt to summon a ghost who would help him prove his true gender to his parents. Julien and Yadriel become closer as time goes on and eventually, Yadriel doesn't want his cousin to leave.

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Childhood friends Flávia and Nishat must navigate their relationship in a way like never before. Nishat risks not being accepted by her family, but is tired of being in the closet and must now make a choice about whether or not to come out about her true feelings for Flávia.

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Aideen helps fellow classmates solve their issues in very unwitting ways, but can't seem to ever solve any of her own problems! Another brilliant coming-of-age novel, Not My Problem makes readers pause and consider their interactions with and influence on others.

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Written in the Stars is a queer, humorous, and romantic read about a fake relationship between a social media astrologer and an actuary.

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When Duke Crenshaw is turned away at the voting booth, Marva Sheridan makes it her mission to ensure that Duke's right to vote is upheld. On a path to help shape democracy, Duke and Marva find unexpected love.

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Juliet feels more alive and free than ever. After she comes out to her parents and sets off for a Summer of motorcycling, love, partying, and more, she finds herself creating a happy space for herself in the world.

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Grace learns to navigate newly married life with a woman she barely knows.  On top of this, she must learn to deal with the pressures of life and family, social expectations, and her demanding job.

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Only Mostly Devastated is an awesome book about a teenage romance. Will and Ollie must navigate the shaky waters of their relationship and learn to trust again.

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The main character Darcy gives love advice to her classmates. The secret is- no one knows that she's the one giving it! Darcy's anonymity is threatened when the grade's jock catches her collecting letters from a locker, and she is then forced into helping him get back together with his girlfriend.

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Fourteen teenagers rally together in a fight against injustice and blatant racism. After their lives are forever changed by the mass U.S. incarcerations of World War II, the teens become closer than ever as they create a community for themselves.

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Elouise works as a hot dog girl at her local fair and finds herself pining over Nick the pirate. The only problem is that Nick has a girlfriend and hardly seems to notice poor Elouise!

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Acclaimed author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about a momma who reclaims her power after getting pregnant and having a child during her freshman year. Emoni graduates and goes on to work as a chef who takes on a whole new passion for cooking!

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Teenager, Xiomara, has so much to get off her chest, but no outlet! She decides to join the school's poetry society but must keep this a secret from her rather strict Mami.

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Seventeen-year-old Layla Amin is forced into a Muslim-American concentration camp with her parents. In a bid to fight for her freedom she leads a revolt against the guards and the camp director.

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Liliana must fight to be herself in a world that advocates for her to be anyone else! Proud of her heritage, Liliana must be courageous as she starts attending a snooty suburban high school.

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Three friends plan to turn their deceased friend into a rap legend by pretending he's still alive. How long can this rambunctious group from Brooklyn keep their lie going?

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Fed up with the discrimination faced at high school, a queer teen makes the decision to stand up for what is right- speaking his truth and inviting others to do the same!

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Sky Baker, plans to ask his crush, Ali, to prom in just 30 days, by asking him out at the annual beach party! Sky's plans are ruined when a homophobic hacker releases an email detailing his plan. Sky's 30-day prom-planning period quickly turns into a mission to expose the hacker.

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A pop band formed in middle school finds out if their friendship will stand the test of time when they return to their hometown after a tragic storm.

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Nozomi poses as Willow's girlfriend in Love & Other Natural Disasters, and not all goes according to her original plan when she unexpectedly falls in love.

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As a bunch of magic-loving youngsters grows older, they learn that their bond over a magical fascination, may not be enough to keep them together as friends forever.

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This adventurous read takes its readers on an adventure to a magical island where they'll uncover mysterious secrets and dangerous missions.

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Gathered together by a famed heiress, 6 teenagers compete to win a life-changing cash prize. Players quickly learn that it's far more than just money at stake as they go head to head in an estate-wide game!

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Two lonely boys form an unforgettable friendship after meeting at a public swimming pool one day. This tale beautifully depicts the importance of friendship in discovering more about yourself and the world.

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Star character Marin reclaims her power after being sexually assaulted by her English teacher. After speaking out about the incident and having no one believe her, she decides to write in the school newspaper and starts an inspiring feminist club!

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Sal, once a self-believing teenager, feels as though he is questioning everything and doesn't have a place in the world. Navigate the universal questions of life as you connect with relatable, humorous, and comforting characters.

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Caleb learns more about his special ability which is to be extremely empathetic. In learning more about his ability, Caleb makes a new friend and learns to accept who he truly is.

Instill a love for reading in your 8th grade students by encouraging independent reading. Reading allows children to learn about the experiences of others and therefore foster better empathy. Furthermore, they gain valuable knowledge and expand their vocabulary as well as explore more imaginative and creative thought patterns.

Year 8 Summer Reading List

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List of fiction for the summer from the Department of Literature of the New School

Fantasy and Science Fiction

1. A. Belyaev "Amphibian Man", "Above the Abyss", "Seller of Air".
2. G. Garrison "Indomitable Planet"
3. D. Donnelly "Revolution"
4. I. Efremov "On the Edge of the Oikumene", "The Andromeda Nebula"
5. S. Lem "Invincible", "Solaris".
6. L. Lowry "The Giver"
7. J.-C. Murlev "Winter Battle", "River flowing back"
8. L. Sashar "Pits"
9. R. Stevenson "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
10. A. and B. Strugatsky "It's hard to be a god", "Monday begins on Saturday"
11. Tolkien J. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, The Lord of the Rings
12. G. Wells "War of the Worlds", "The Invisible Man", "Green Door"

About important, funny and serious things

1. Ch. Aitmatov "White steamboat", "Farewell, Gulsary!", "Spotted dog running along the edge of the sea", "Early cranes"
2. G. Belykh, L. Panteleev "Republic of ShKID"
3. Beecher Stowe Uncle Tom's Cabin
4. V. Bogomolov "Ivan"
5. D. Boyne "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"
6. S. Bronte "Jane Eyre"
7. R. Buie "All because of Mr. Terrapt"
8. B. Vasiliev "The Dawns Here Are Quiet"
9. E. Verkin "Friend April", "CHYAP", "Raven Biter", "Cloud Regiment"
10. P. G. Wodehouse Jeeves and Wooster Books
11. P. van Gestel "Winter when I grew up"
12. Lord of the Flies W. Golding
13. V. Golyavkin "My good dad"
14. D. Green "The Fault in Our Stars"
15. O. Gromova "Sugar Child"
16. Notre Dame Cathedral V. Hugo
17. C. Dickens "David Copperfield"
18. Jerome K. Jerome "Three men in a boat, not counting the dog", "Three men on bicycles"
19. C. Doyle "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"
20. V. Dragunsky "The girl on the ball", "He fell on the grass"
21. A. Dumas A. The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo
22. V. Zheleznikov V. Scarecrow, Eccentric from 6b
23. M. Zuzak "The Book Thief"
24. M. Ibragimbekov "Let him stay with us", "For all good - death"
25. I. Ilf, E. Petrov "The Twelve Chairs", "The Golden Calf"
26. V. Kaverin "Two Captains"
27. M. Kozyreva "Girl in front of the door"
28. Ch. de Coster "The Legend of Ulenspiegel"
29. E. Kochergin Baptized with Crosses
30. F. Cooper "Deerslayer", "The Last of the Mohicans", "Pathfinder"
31. H. Lee To Kill a Mockingbird
32. D. London The Call of the Wild, Love of Life, Smoke Bellew
33. B. Neverov "Tashkent - a city of bread"
34. K. Nestlinger "Fly, Maybug!"
35. D. Austin Pride and Prejudice
36. R. Palacio "Miracle"
37. M. Petrosyan "The house in which ..."
38. B. Polevoy "The Tale of a Real Man"
39. V. Rasputin "French Lessons"
40. D. Sabitova "Where there is no winter", "Three of your names"
41. P. Sanaev "Bury me behind the plinth"
42. V. Semin "Swallow-Star"
43. M. Cervantes "Don Quixote"
44. L. Solovyov "The Tale of Khoja Nasreddin"
45. W. Stark "Can you whistle, Johanna?"
46. A. Thor "Truth or Consequences"
47. Troepolsky "White Bim Black Ear"
48. L. Ulitskaya "Children's project"
49. A. Frank "The Diary of Anne Frank"
50. G. Haggard King Solomon's Mines, Montezuma's Daughter
51. K. Haitani "The Eye of a Rabbit"
52. E. Schwartz "Dragon", "Shadow", "Ordinary Miracle"
53. W. Shefner. "Sister of Sorrow"
54. G. Schmidt G. "Wednesday Battles"
55. E. Schmitt "Oscar and the Pink Lady"
56. G. K. Chesterton "Tales of Father Brown"
57. Yu. Yakovleva "Children of the Crow", "The Stolen City"

List of fiction for the summer from the Chelyabinsk Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 31

Eternal Books

1. Homer The Iliad (translated by N. Gnedich), Odyssey (translated by V. Zhukovsky)
2. D. Alighieri "The Divine Comedy"
3. W. Shakespeare "King Lear", "Romeo and Juliet"
4. M. Maeterlinck "Blue Bird"

From Russian classics

1. A. Pushkin The Captain's Daughter, The Queen of Spades
2. N. Gogol cycle "Petersburg stories", "Inspector"
3. I. Turgenev "Asya"
4. L. Tolstoy "Hadji Murad"
5. E. Schwartz "Dragon"
6. V. Nabokov "Defense of Luzhin"

Books about growing up, true friendship, love…

1. V. Kaverin "Two Captains"
2. R. Fraerman "Wild Dog Dingo, or The Tale of First Love"
3. A. Zhvalevsky, E. Pasternak "Moskvest"
4. D. Sabitova "Where there is no winter"
5. E. M. Remarque "Three comrades"
6. R. Bach "A Seagull named Jonathan Levingston"
7. D. Austin Pride and Prejudice

Man at war

1. A. Aleksin "In the rear as in the rear"
2. B. Vasiliev "The Dawns Here Are Quiet"
3. M. Zuzak "The Book Thief"

Strong in spirit

1. E. Hemingway "The Old Man and the Sea"
2. D. Aldridge "The Last Inch"

World of Adventures and Fantasy

1. A. Strugatsky, B. Strugatsky Roadside Picnic
2. R. Bradbury The Martian Chronicles
3. K. Bulychev "Doctor Pavlysh"
4. I. Efremov "The Andromeda Nebula"

About brilliant detectives

1. J. Simenon "The Wrath of Maigret"
2. A. Conan Doyle "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"

"Oh, laugh, laughers!"

In the world of satire and humor

1. O. Henry "Kings and Cabbage"
2. I. Ilf, E. Petrov "The Twelve Chairs", "The Golden Calf"

List of fiction for the summer from S.I. Krasovskaya

About love and friendship

1. V. Golyavkin "Harp and Boxing".
2. E. Bronte "Wuthering Heights"
3. S. Bronte Jane Eyre
4. C. McCullough The Thorn Birds
5. H. Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird. Go set a watchman

A man at war

1. V. Shefner. "Sister of Sorrow"

List of fiction for the summer from A.A. Skulachev

Mandatory literature:

1. Homer "Iliad"
2. Song of Roland
3. I.A. Goncharov "Oblomov"
4. N. V. Gogol "Taras Bulba"
5. Sophocles Antigone, Oedipus Rex
6. W. Shakespeare "Romeo and Juliet", "Hamlet"
7. J. Racine "Sid"
8. J.-B. Molière "The tradesman in the nobility", "Tartuffe"
9. N. V. Gogol "Inspector"

Further Reading:

1. Catcher in the Rye J. Selinger
2. E. M. Remarque "Three Comrades", "All Quiet on the Western Front"
3. A. P. Chudakov "Darkness falls on the old steps"
4. T. Mann "Buddenbrooks"
5. C. Dickens Dombey and Son, Bleak House, Great Expectations
6. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by C. Kesey
7. V. Popov "Sometimes it will flash"
8. O'Henry. Stories
9. P. Merimee "Venus of Ill", "Matteo Falcone" and other short stories
10. E. Schwartz "Shadow", "Dragon"
11. B. Brecht "The Good Man from Sesuan"
12. A. V. Vampilov "Farewell in June", "Provincial Anecdotes", "Duck Hunt"
13. T. Williams "A Streetcar Named Desire"

Read at least three texts from each section!

Site guide. Grade 8 (Program of V.

Grade 5 6th grade 7th grade Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11

(pages for literature lessons are indicated in accordance with with the program of V.Ya. Korovina)

"Following the textbook" option[1]

Introduction

Lesson 1. "Literature is called upon to spiritually guide the people in their historical path..." (FIBuslaev). Literature lessons in grade 8

Lessons 2-3. Extracurricular reading. Yu.P. Vronsky. Journey of Kuksha beyond the distant seas

Folklore

Oral folk art in the world of folk songs. Literature lessons in grade 8

Folk history song

Historical song of the Russian people. Literature lessons in grade 8

Folk song "Yermak is preparing to march on Siberia"

Surikov V.A. Conquest of Siberia by Yermak

Bringing S.T. Razin to Moscow. Engraving

Painting by V.G. Perov "The Court of Pugachev"

Comments on S.A. Yesenin's poem "Pugachev"

"Younger sister of a lyrical song": a ditty genre in Russian folklore. Literature lessons in grade 8

Extracurricular reading. bard song mid to late twentieth century. Literature lessons in grade 8

Tradition: history and features of the genre

Legends about Pugachev and Razine. Literature lessons in grade 8

Legends as a historical genre Russian folk prose (literature lessons in the 8th grade from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Old Russian literature

Genre of military story

The story of the devastation of Ryazan by Batu

The devastation of Ryazan by Batu. Miniature. Facial vault of the 16th century.

Yazykov N.M. Evpatiy

Genre of life in ancient Russian literature. Life of Alexander Nevsky (literature lessons in grade 8)

"The Life of Alexander Nevsky" (fragments) (literature lessons in grade 8 from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Serov V.A. Entry of Alexander Nevsky to Pskov after the Battle on the Ice

Life of Boris and Gleb

Life of Sergius of Radonezh

The genre of the story in ancient Russian literature. "Shemyakin Court" (literature lessons in grade 8)

"Shemyakin court" as a satirical work of the 17th century (literature lessons in the 8th grade from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Fonvizin Denis Ivanovich

D.I.Fonvizin. Portrait by K. Vogel, 1785

Fonvizin D.I. Key dates of life and work

Fonvizin and classicism

* D. I. Fonvizin. Comedy "Undergrowth"

* Comedy "Undergrowth" in tables

D.I.Fonvizin's comedy "Undergrowth" (literature lessons in grade 8)

* D.I. Fonvizin on the site "Literature for schoolchildren"

Fables and fabulists of the peoples of the world

Krylov Ivan Andreevich

Portraits of I.A. Krylov

Krylov I.A. Key dates of life and work

Krylov's fables about the war of 1812

I.A. Krylov is a bright representative of the era Enlightenment. Fables (literature lessons in grade 8)

Krylov I.A. Fable "Convoy"

* Aphorisms from the fables of I. A. Krylov

Fable: history and features of the genre

Ryleev Kondraty Fedorovich

Main dates of life and work of K. F. Ryleev

Life and work of K. F. Ryleev

Dumas of K.F. Ryleev (literature lessons in grade 8)

K.F. Ryleev. Ivan Susanin

K.F. Ryleev. Death of Yermak

Alexander Pushkin

Portraits of Pushkin by O.A. Kiprensky and V.A. Tropinin

Pushkin A.S. Key dates of life and work

I.I. Pushchin. Notes on Pushkin

Friends and contemporaries of A.S. Pushkin

Pushkin era

Moika embankment, 12

Pushkin A. S. History of Pugachev

Lesson 28 and past times. "History of Pugachev"

Pushkin A.S. Captain's daughter

Lessons 29-30. A.S. Pushkin is a historian and everyday writer. "The Captain's Daughter"

Lessons 31-32. "Captain's daughter". Russian nobility in the 18th century

Lessons 33-34. "Captain's daughter". Pugachevshchina

Lessons 35-36. "Captain's daughter". Ideological content and meaning of the story

Analysis of the novel by A. S. Pushkin "The Captain's Daughter" (Lessons of literature in the 8th grade from the manual of N.V. Belyaeva)

About the story "The Captain's Daughter"

Painting by V.G. Perov "The Court of Pugachev"

Comments on S.A. Yesenin's poem "Pugachev"

Message genre in Pushkin's lyrics

October 19 (The forest drops its crimson dress. ..)

A.S. Pushkin. K*** (“I remember a wonderful moment…”)

Lyrics of A. S. Pushkin (literature lessons in grade 8 from the manual N.V. Belyaeva)

Pushkin A.S. Queen of Spades

Illustrations by V.I. Shukhaev for the story "The Queen of Spades"

Pushkin A.S. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

Lermontov Mikhail Yurievich

Portraits of M.Yu. Lermontov

Lermontov M.Yu. Key dates of life and work

Memoirs of contemporaries about M.Yu. Lermontov

M.Yu. Lermontov's poem "Mtsyri" (literature lesson in grade 8 from the manual N. E. Kuteynikova)

M. Yu. Lermontov's poem "Mtsyri" (literature lesson in grade 8 from the manual N. V. Belyaeva)

Lermontov M.Yu. Mtsyri

Initial concept of romanticism

Artistic historicism in literature. Historicism Lermontov

Lermontov in St. Petersburg (From the guide "To Lermontov's places")

Lermontov M.Yu. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

Tolstoy Alexey Konstantinovich

Tolstoy A.K. Key dates of life and work

Extracurricular reading. A novel by A.K. Tolstoy "Prince Silver" (literature lesson in grade 8)

Illustrations by I.S. Glazunov for the novel "Prince Silver"

Painting by V. M. Vasnetsov "Ivan the Terrible", 1897

The era of Ivan the Terrible in the paintings of A.M. Vasnetsov

Gogol Nikolai Vasilyevich

Portrait of N.V. Gogol by F.A. Moller

Portraits of N.V. Gogol

Gogol N.V. Key dates of life and work

Gogol N.V. Inspector

Analysis of Gogol's comedy "The Government Inspector" (literature lessons in grade 8 from the book by N. E. Kuteynikova)

Analysis of Gogol's comedy "The Government Inspector" (Lessons of literature in the 8th grade from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Illustrations for Gogol's comedy "The Government Inspector"

Gogol is reading The Government Inspector November 5, 1851

"Inspector" in the theater. BDT, 1972

Test . Characteristics of the hero (based on the comedy "The Government Inspector")

Gogol N.V. "Overcoat"

Analysis of Gogol's story "The Overcoat" (literature lessons in grade 8)

S. Brodsky's illustrations for the story "The Overcoat"

Kukryniksy's illustrations for the story "The Overcoat"

Gogol N.V. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

Turgenev Ivan Sergeevich

Portrait of Turgenev by V.G. Perov

Portraits of I.S. Turgenev

Turgenev I.S. Key dates of life and work

The story of I.S. Turgenev "Asya" (literature lessons in grade 8)

The image of the narrator in the story I. S. Turgeneva "Singers" (literature lesson in grade 8 from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Turgenev's skill in depicting native nature

Turgenev I.S. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

POETRY OF NATIVE NATURE

Poems by A.S. Pushkin, M.Yu. Lermontov, F.I. Tyutchev, A.A.

Saltykov-Shchedrin Mikhail Evgrafovich

Portraits of M.E. Saltykov-Shchedrin

Saltykov-Shchedrin M.E. Key dates of life and work

Saltykov-Shchedrin M.E. "History of one city"

Kukryniksy's illustrations for "The History of a City"

Lesson by chapters from the novel by M. E. Saltykov-Shchedrin "The history of one city" (literature lessons in grade 8)

* Chapter comments "Confirmation of repentance. Conclusion" (from "History of a City")

B.M. Eikhenbaum's commentary on the "History of a City"

Saltykov-Shchedrin M.E. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

Leskov Nikolai Semenovich

Portraits of N.S.Leskov

Leskov N.S. Key dates of life and work

Leskov N.S. old genius

N.S. Leskov's story "The Old Genius" (literature lesson in grade 8 from the book by N. E. Kuteynikova)

N.S. Leskov's story "The Old Genius" (literature lesson in grade 8 from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Leskov N. S. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

Leo Tolstoy

Portrait of Leo Tolstoy by I.N.Kramskoy

Repin I.E. "Plowman L.N. Tolstoy on arable land", 1887

Portraits of Leo Tolstoy

Tolstoy L.N. Key dates of life and work

Tolstoy L.N. Life and work

Tolstoy L.N. After the ball

Leo Tolstoy's story "After the ball" (literature lessons in grade 8)

Tolstoy L.N. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

SECONDARY READING

Ekaterina Vadimovna Murashova

Stories of E. V. Murashova "Correction Class" and "Anxiety Guard" (literature lessons in grade 8)

Chekhov Anton Pavlovich

Portrait of Chekhov by I.E.Braz

Portraits of A.P. Chekhov

Chekhov A.P. Key dates of life and work

Chekhov A.P. Man in a case

Lesson on the story of A.P. Chekhov "Man in a case" (literature lessons in grade 8)

Chekhov A.P. About love

Lesson based on A.P. Chekhov's story "About Love" (lessons literature in grade 8)

Kukryniksy's illustrations for Chekhov's stories

Chekhov A.P. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

Bunin Ivan Alekseevich

Portraits of I. A. Bunin

Bunin I.A. Key dates of life and work

Bunin I.A. Life and work

Bunin I.A. Caucasus

Lesson on the story of I.A. Bunin "Caucasus" (literature lessons in grade 8 from the book by N. E. Kuteynikova)

Lesson on the story of I.A. Bunin "Caucasus" (Lessons of literature in the 8th grade from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Poems by I.A. Bunin about native nature

Extracurricular reading lesson on I.A. Bunin's lyrics

* I.A. Bunin on the site "Literature for Schoolchildren"

Bunin I.A. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

Kuprin Alexander Ivanovich

I. A. Kuprin A.I. Key dates of life and work

Works by A.I. Kuprin (site library)

Kuprin A.I. Lilac bush

story lesson A. I. Kuprina "Lilac Bush" (from the book by N. E. Kuteynikova)

Lesson based on the story of A. I. Kuprin "Lilac Bush" (Lessons of literature in the 8th grade from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Lesson-dispute "Let's talk about the vicissitudes love" (literature lessons in the 8th grade from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Gorky Alexey Maksimovich

Portrait of A.M. Gorky by V.A. Serov, 1905

Portraits of A.M. Gorky.

Gorky A.M. Key dates of life and work

Extracurricular reading. Lesson on the story of M. Gorky "Chelkash"

Gorky A.M. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

Alexander Blok

Portraits of A.A. Blok

Portrait of A.A.Blok by K.A.Somov

Block A.A. Key dates of life and work

A.A. Blok's cycle "On the Kulikovo Field" (literature lesson in grade 8 from the book by N. E. Kuteynikova)

A.A. Blok's cycle "On the Kulikovo Field" (literature lesson in grade 8 from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Poems "Rus". From the series "Motherland"

The theme of Russia in Blok's lyrics

Illustrations by I.S. Glazunov to the lyrics by A.A. Blok

Block A. A. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

Yesenin Sergey Alexandrovich

Portraits of S.A. Yesenin

Esenin S.A. Key dates of life and work

Esenin S.A. Pugachev

Literature lesson based on S.A. Yesenin's poem "Pugachev"

* Illustrations by A.D. Goncharov for the poem "Pugachev"

Esenin S.A. Grandma's tales

Esenin S.A. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

Shmelev Ivan Sergeevich

The main dates of the life and work of I. S. Shmelev

I. S. Shmelev. "How I became a writer": the path to creativity (literature lesson in grade 8)

Shmelev I.S. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

Osorgin Mikhail Andreevich

Main dates of the life and work of M. A. Osorgin

Osorgin M.A. Pince-nez

M.A. Osorgin. Pince-nez: reality and fantasy (literature lesson in grade 8)

Magazine "Satyricon"

Poets of "Satyricon"

Magazine "Satyricon"

"General History", processed "Satyricon" "(literature lesson in grade 8)

Chapter "Sparta" from the "General History processed by the "Satyricon""

Chapter "Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)" from the "General History processed by the Satyricon"

Teffi

Huron story

The story "Life and collar"

"Inanimate Beast" Collection

Teffi's creativity (literature lesson in the 8th grade from the Manual of N. E. Kuteynikova)

"Life and Collar" and other stories by Teffi (literature lesson in grade 8 from N.V. Belyaeva's Handbook)

Zoshchenko Mikhail Mikhailovich

The main dates of the life and work of M.M. Zoshchenko

Case history and others stories by M.M. Zoshchenko. Extracurricular reading lesson

* M.M. Zoshchenko on the site "Literature for schoolchildren"

Tvardovsky Alexander Trifonovich

Portraits of A.T. Tvardovsky by O.G. Vereisky

Tvardovsky A.T. Key dates of life and work

Tvardovsky A.T. Autobiography

Poem by A. T. Tvardovsky "Vasily Terkin" (literature lesson in grade 8 from the Manual of N.E. Kuteynikova)

Poem by A.T. Tvardovsky "Vasily Terkin" (literature lesson in grade 8 from the Manual of N.V. Belyaeva)

Tvardovsky A.T. "Vasily Terkin" (Chapters from a poem)

Illustrations by O. G. Vereisky for the poem "Vasily Terkin"

Tvardovsky A.T. "I was killed near Rzhev..."

Tvardovsky A.T. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

POEMS AND SONGS ABOUT THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR

Poems and songs about the Great Patriotic War

Astafiev Viktor Petrovich

Astafiev V. P. Key dates of life and work

Astafiev V.P. Photo without me

Lesson based on the story of V.P. Astafiev "A photograph in which I am not" (literature lessons in grade 8 from the book by N. E. Kuteynikova)

Lesson on the story of V.P. Astafiev “A photograph in which I am not” (literature lessons in the 8th grade from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Astafiev V.P. Bibliographic index (according to the journal "Literature at school")

RUSSIAN POETS OF THE XX CENTURY ABOUT THE HOMELAND AND NATIVE NATURE

Russian poets about Motherland, native nature and about themselves

Annensky Innokenty Fedorovich

Annensky I. F. Snow

* I.F. Annensky on the site "Literature for schoolchildren"

Nikolaev male gymnasium in Tsarskoe Selo

Nikolai Rubtsov

Main dates of life and work of N. M. Rubtsov

Rubtsov N.M. "Visions on the Hill"

RUSSIAN ABROAD POETS ABOUT THE HOMELAND

Russian poets abroad about the Motherland

Don Aminado

Main dates of life and work of Don Aminado

Don Aminado. Cities and years. County lilac. Memory. How to tell?

Don Aminado. Indian summer

* Poems of Don Aminado

ANNUAL CONTROL WORK ON LITERATURE IN THE GIA FORMAT

William Shakespeare

Shakespeare W. Main dates of life and work

Shakespeare W. Sonnets 97-104

W. Shakespeare's tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" (literature lessons in grade 8 from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

* Shakespeare W. on the site "Literature for Schoolchildren"

Sonnet: history and features of the genre

Sonnet as a form of lyric poetry (literature lessons in grade 8 from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Jean Baptiste Moliere

The work of Molière

Comedy J.-B. Molière "The tradesman in the nobility" (Lessons of literature in the 8th grade from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Walter Scott

The life and work of W. Scott

W. Scott's novel "Ivanhoe" (Lessons of literature in the 8th grade from the book by N. V. Belyaeva)

Literature and history in works, studied in the 8th grade

APPS

Annex 1. Subjects of reports and abstracts for students' independent work

Appendix 2. Recommended list of texts for summer reading

Annex 3. Topics of collective educational projects

READING CIRCLE STUDENTS IN 8TH GRADE

Kuteynikova N. E. Literature lessons in grade 8 (chapters from a book)

Belyaeva N. V. Literature lessons in grade 8 (chapters from the book)

WORKS FOR LEARNING BY MEMORY : AS Pushkin. K*** (“I remember a wonderful moment…”) M. Yu. Lermontov. Mtsyri (excerpt). F.I. Tyutchev. "I met you - and all the past..." AA Fet. The first lily of the valley A.A.Blok. Russia A.T. Tvardovsky. Vasily Terkin (excerpt) I.F. Annensky. Snow M. Isakovsky. “Enemies burned their own house” A.A. Akhmatova. “I had a voice. He called consolingly...» NM Rubtsov. «Privet, Rossiya» WORKS FOR INDEPENDENT READING : AS Pushkin. Belkin's stories. Peak lady. Captain's daughter I.I. Pushchin. Notes on Pushkin M. I. Tsvetaeva. My Pushkin M. Yu. Lermontov. Masquerade. Mtsyri N. V. Gogol. Marriage. Petersburg stories. Auditor A. Learn more Wipers on the bus go How to find the syllables in a word Reading strategies predicting Scary dog story What is humpty dumpty based on Boy and the dinosaur Numbers matching games Free spelling games for 1st graders List of high-frequency words Spelling games for 7th grade Into the wild things