7th Grade - Why These Book? 

English

Redwall by Brian Jacques

This is a story about a young mouse's epic quest to find a legendary lost weapon. Along the way, he faces many challenges and adventures that test his strength and courage.

This book was selected because:
1. The book provides an introduction to the fantasy literary genre.
2. The novel lends itself to class discussion and a variety of writing assignments.
3. The compelling content of this book will inspire students to read the rest of the books in the Redwall series or to read other fantasies.


Ender's Game by Orson Card Scott

This is a story about a young man named Andrew "Ender" Wiggin. Ender thinks that he is playing a simulated war game on a computer at the Battle School, but he is actually engaged in a real war with an alien enemy.

This book was selected because:
1. The book provides an introduction to the science fiction literary genre.
2. The protagonist is an adolescent male.
3. The novel lends itself to class discussion and a variety of writing assignments.
4. The compelling content of this book will inspire students to read the rest of the books in the Ender's Game series or in the science fiction genre.



Human Geography

Don't Know Much About Planet Earth by Kenneth C. Davis

"Best-selling author Ken Davis leads an exciting trek across the globe, answering some big questions about planet Earth in his trademark question-and-answer format, complete with captivating anecdotes, noteworthy quotes, and humorous illustrations by Tom Bloom."