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7th Grade Texts
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The Call of the Wild - Jack London
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A tale of courage and bravery set in the Yukon, 1898.
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Tales and Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe
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We study in depth the psychologically unique poetic works of Edgar Allan Poe.
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Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson
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An adventure tale of life on the seas, battling pirates, and searching for treasure!
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The Time Machine - H.G. Wells
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A science-fiction classic about a man who travels through time and gains a new understanding of humanity.
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8th Grade Texts
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Frankenstein - Mary Shelley
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A psychological novel of the dangers of trying to bypass God's power to create life.
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Homer - Ulysses (modern prose adaptation of "The Odyssey")
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The timeless story of a war hero and his tribulations experienced on his way home.
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To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
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A story of fighting against intolerance and growing into young adulthood.
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The Pilgrim's Progress - John Bunyan
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Classic tale of a Christian's struggles to reach Heaven.
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"A Midsummer-Night's Dream" - William Shakespeare
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A comedic fantasy of love; a wonderful introdution to the world of Shakespeare!
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The House of Seven Gables - Nathaniel Hawthorne
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A classic tale about the sins of today haunting one's posterity!
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"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and other poetic works
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In addition to Coleridge's "Rime," students also study the works of Tennyson, Suckling, Frere, Wordsworth, and Cummings.
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