Or any novel for an 8th grader really. My kiddo gets extra credit for reading on his own, but isn’t big on reading. What do y’all suggest? by Greldy_britches Related: Need a book to read📖📚 Best book to movie adaptations Books like Pale Fire and Life: A User’s Manual Lovers to Enemies book recs Have you ever come across a book that, despite being disturbing, had a compelling grip on you, making it nearly impossible to put down?
dancingqueen42 on November 16, 2023 2:11 am When I was younger books by Mike Lupica were popular. He writes about a bunch of different sports, including basketball. Also maybe try Percy Jackson if he hasn’t already? They’re really fun and would be perfect for an 8th grader.
MllePerso on November 16, 2023 3:14 pm On the Devil’s Court by Carl Deuker! It’s an “old YA” book about a kid who sells his soul (maybe?) for a perfect basketball season.
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When I was younger books by Mike Lupica were popular. He writes about a bunch of different sports, including basketball.
Also maybe try Percy Jackson if he hasn’t already? They’re really fun and would be perfect for an 8th grader.
Blind your ponies by Stanley Gordon West
Heaven is a Playground
Maybe Dragon Hoops (graphic novel) by Gene Yang
On the Devil’s Court by Carl Deuker! It’s an “old YA” book about a kid who sells his soul (maybe?) for a perfect basketball season.