Ascension Library

Fiction; Middle School.

The Ascension Library Media center has a great selection of Middle School level fiction books. They have many different genres of books ranging from mystery to horror. For example the book Swindle is a part of a series of books by Gordon Korman which will be featured in one of our book reviews down below.

Check out some of our books

Fiction Books

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Written by: Katherine Applegate, Reviewed by: Clayton

Ivan is a gorilla. Living in a shopping mall, he has become comfortable with humans watching him through the glass walls of his exhibit. He doesn't miss his life in the jungle. Actually he never really thinks about it anyway. To find out more read the book.

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Written by: Gordon Korman, Reviewed by: Jackson M

Griffin Bing a neighborhood kid plans a sleepover in a haunted house that is about to be destroyed. During the sleepover he finds a rare Babe Ruth card that's worth a fortune. He is on his way to a million dollars until a mean collector named S. Windle Palomino tricks him out of the card. Now Griffin must put together a group of friends in order to get the card back.

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Written by: Douglas Adams, Reveiwed by: Jake Friedlein

This book is about a man named Arthur Dent who is saved by his friend while the world is being destroyed ,so the galaxy can have a new highway. Arthur and his friend, Ford Perfect, leave earth and hitchhike all over the galaxy.

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Written by: Chris Colfer, Reviewed by: Harper Schurman

Do you love fairytales but can only find ones for little kids? Well this series is perfect for you. Two twins, Alex and Connor, are trying to adjust to life after their Father died. After they open a magical book they found at their grandmother’s house they get sucked into the fairy tale world. Their only way out is to complete the wishing list and get famous items from classic stories. Will they ever get out?

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Written by: Dav Pickey, Reviewed by: Carley Colish

George and Harold have created the best superhero in the history of their elementary school! And now, they’re bringing him to life! His name is Captain Underpants. But, his identity is so secret, he doesn’t even know who he is! Confused? Read the book to find out!

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Written by: Kate DiCamillo, Reviewed by: Chelsea Gaesser

This is a story of a small mouse. A mouse that is in love with music, and a princess named Pea. Not only is this a story of Despereaux, but it’s also a story about a rat named Roscuro. Roscuro lives in darkness, but comes into a world filled with light. Miggery Sow is a serving girl with a simple, yet impossible wish. These characters start a journey that leads them to each other …. In a dungeon.

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Written by: Orson Scott Card, Reviewed by: Blake Davis

Do you enjoy space? Looking for a nice chapter book? Well look no longer! The events in Ender’s Game takes place in the future, where earth is preparing for the return of aliens that had attacked earth 50 years prior. You follow Ender, the protagonist, as he deals with trauma between his family and his comrades, while also rising through the ranks and is tasked with defeating the aliens when they return.

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