7th and 8th Graders: Mysteries and Thrillers

This list includes titles from the Harrington Middle School 2026 suggested summer reading list, as well as recommendations from staff at the Mount Laurel Library. Remember, you do not need to choose a title from the list; you can fulfill your summer reading obligations by reading any middle grade book.

Updated May 13, 2026
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7th and 8th Graders: Mysteries and Thrillers

This list includes titles from the Harrington Middle School 2026 suggested summer reading list, as well as recommendations from staff at the Mount Laurel Library. Remember, you do not need to choose a title from the list; you can fulfill your summer reading obligations by reading any middle grade book.

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The Naturals
Barnes, Jennifer Lynn
Paper Book
Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the...
After Life
Forman, Gayle
Paper Book
The extraordinary new young adult novel from bestselling author of If I Stay, Gayle Forman.
The mysterious Benedict Society
Stewart, Trenton Lee.
Ebook
  Book 1 in the New York Timesbestselling series - perfect for curious readers! 'This book reminded me of some of the children's books I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom Tollbooth.'RICK RIORDAN, author of the PERCY...
From the mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Konigsburg, E. L.
Paper Book
The million-selling, Newbery Medal-winning classic novel, one of the most celebrated and beloved children's books of all time.
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