Books About Junior High School

The Best Junior High School Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about junior high school? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Junior High School

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1998

Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief

By Wendelin Van Draanen · Sammy Keyes series

A young girl witnesses a crime and becomes the target of a relentless thief.

163 pages· 40,147 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,548 ratings

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Summary: Sammy Keyes is in over her head. Living secretly with her grandmother, she witnesses a burglary and catches the thief's eye. Now, she's not only dodging a criminal but also dealing with school drama, including a suspension and a new enemy. As the thief closes in, Sammy must prove her innocence and outsmart everyone. Can she solve the mystery before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

This Is Just a Test

By Wendy Wan-Long Shang, Madelyn Rosenberg

A boy juggles cultural clashes, friendships, and Cold War fears in a coming-of-age tale.

Sydney Taylor Book Honor (2018)

256 pages· 50,222 words· Est. 7 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 544 ratings

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Summary: David Da-Wei Horowitz navigates the chaos of preparing for his bar mitzvah while caught between his Jewish and Chinese grandmothers' disputes. As Cold War tensions rise, he and his friend Scott dig a fallout shelter, but David questions if he wants to be stuck with Scott forever. With a trivia tournament looming and friendships on the line, David must find the courage to stand up for his best friend Hector and face his feelings for Kelli Ann. Can he balance cultural expectations, friendships, and looming global threats?

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