This book is great for middle schoolers because it is a mystery novel that draws the reader into solving a mystery and keeps the reader on the edge of their seats as they follow along. It can even be used to talk about different concepts of math and why they are important to know, while still being entertaining. ( )

Independent Reading (5th Grade)
Newbury Award ( )

Independent Reading Grade Level: 5-8
Awards: Newbery Medal (1999)

Independent Reading Level: 4-5
Awards:John Newbery Medal, National Book Award for Young People's Literature,
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award

I first watched this as a movie that I feel would be good to show middle school students. It has great story about friendship and what is right and wrong. Great movie and book! ( )