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Hi-Lo Books for Grades 6-8

Also known as “high interest, low readability,” hi-lo books are designed for readers who may experience difficulties with reading but still want engaging, age-appropriate content.  This format is ideal for struggling readers, reluctant readers, English Learners, and for use in a wide variety of literacy programs.  

Bridge the Reading Gap: Hi-Lo books allow students to engage with age-appropriate topics and themes, such as adventure, sports, and relatable social issues, without the frustration of encountering texts that are too challenging.? 

Build Confidence: Struggling readers often face feelings of frustration when reading. Hi-Lo books provide them with the opportunity to successfully make their way through books without sacrificing their enjoyment or sense of accomplishment. 

Encourage a Love for Reading: By offering content that’s engaging and relevant to their age group, Hi-Lo books can help students develop a genuine interest in reading. Accessible hi-lo books can provide a great foundation for a lifelong love of books. 

Facilitate Classroom Inclusion: Hi-Lo books help teachers to create a more inclusive and equitable classroom environment. The sense of inclusion these books provide can help struggling and reluctant readers feel more connected and engaged in the classroom.

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Olympic Games (White Lightning, Nonfiction)

By Higgins, M. G
Nonfiction
Middle School
1 Professional review

Tall Tale Stories (Stone Circle Stories: Culture and Folktales)

By Loh-Hagan, Virginia
Nonfiction
Middle School

The Real Albert Einstein (History Uncut)

By Loh-Hagan, Virginia
Biography; Nonfiction
Middle School

The Big Game

By Green, Tim
Fiction
Middle School

Robotics (Crabtree Chrome)

By Peppas, Lynn
Nonfiction
Middle School
2 Professional reviews

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (Red Rhino Books Nonfiction)

By McHugh, Arianne
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
1 Professional review

Tuskegee Airmen (Red Rhino Books Nonfiction)

By Perritano, John
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary

Fish Boy (Red Rhino Books Fiction)

By Higgins, M. G
Fiction
Upper Elementary

The Lost House (Red Rhino Books Fiction)

By Higgins, M. G
Fiction
Upper Elementary

Drones (Red Rhino Books Nonfiction)

By Henneberg, Susan
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
1 Professional review

Monsters on Land (Red Rhino Books Nonfiction)

By Perritano, John
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
1 Professional review

Forget ME Not

By Terry, Ellie
Fiction
Middle School
6 Professional reviews

This Place Is Not My Home (Brothers)

By Bermudez, Cyn
Fiction
Middle School
1 Professional review

Deadly Bites (White Lightning, Nonfiction)

By Higgins, M. G
Nonfiction
Middle School
1 Professional review

Lucky ME (Vintage Rose Mysteries)

By Shelton, Donna
Fiction
Middle School

Zevi Takes the Spotlight (Orca Currents)

By Matas, Carol
Fiction
Middle School
1 Professional review
Resources Available

Spotting Dottie (Orca Currents)

By Anderson-Dargatz, Gail
Fiction
Middle School
2 Professional reviews
Resources Available

The Music Industry (White Lightning, Nonfiction)

By Schlesinger, Emily
Nonfiction
Middle School

Going Viral (Red Rhino Books Fiction)

By Gottesfeld, Jeff
Fiction
Upper Elementary

I Am Underdog (Red Rhino Books Fiction)

By Schraff, Anne E
Fiction
Upper Elementary
1 Professional review

The Gift (Red Rhino Books Fiction)

By Westcott, Jim
Fiction
Upper Elementary

The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived, Book 1)

By Tarshis, Lauren
Fiction
Upper Elementary
5 Professional reviews
Resources Available

Ancient Innovations That Shaped History (Ancient Worlds)

By Gitlin, Martin
Nonfiction
Middle School

Fish in a Tree

By Hunt, Lynda Mullaly
Fiction
Middle School
13 Professional reviews
Resources Available

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