short realistic fiction stories for middle school

Looking for engaging and realistic fiction stories for middle school students? Look no further! In this article, we will explore a variety of short stories that are perfect for this age group. These stories offer relatable characters, thought-provoking themes, and captivating plots that will keep young readers entertained and inspired.

1. "The Giver" by Lois Lowry: Set in a seemingly utopian society, this story follows Jonas, a young boy who discovers the dark secrets behind his community's seemingly perfect existence. "The Giver" is a thought-provoking tale that explores themes of individuality, freedom, and societal control.

2. "Flipped" by Wendelin Van Draanen: This heartwarming story revolves around Bryce and Juli, two eighth-grade students who, from the moment they meet, can't seem to stand each other. As the years go by, their perspectives change, and they learn valuable lessons about friendship, family, and first love.

3. "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton: This timeless coming-of-age story explores the lives of two rival gangs, the Greasers and the Socs, and the struggles faced by the characters, particularly Ponyboy Curtis. With themes of friendship, loyalty, and social class, "The Outsiders" highlights the importance of empathy and understanding.

4. "Holes" by Louis Sachar: This award-winning novel follows Stanley Yelnats, a young boy who is unjustly sent to a detention camp where the boys are forced to dig holes every day. Through a series of interconnected flashbacks and mysteries, "Holes" weaves a compelling story about fate, redemption, and the power of friendship.

5. "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan: Set during the Great Depression, this story follows the journey of Esperanza Ortega, a privileged Mexican girl who is forced to migrate to California and work as a migrant farmworker. "Esperanza Rising" explores themes of resilience, social justice, and the importance of family.

When it comes to finding these short realistic fiction stories, there are several reputable websites and resources available online. Some popular options include Goodreads, where you can find reviews and recommendations from other readers, and Scholastic, a trusted educational website that offers a wide range of age-appropriate books for students.

In conclusion, these short realistic fiction stories provide middle school students with relatable and thought-provoking narratives. Whether they are interested in dystopian societies, coming-of-age tales, or stories about friendship and resilience, these books offer something for everyone. So, dive into one of these captivating stories and get ready to be transported to new worlds filled with adventure, growth, and valuable life lessons.
Daily Life of Raising a Cat [The Age of Chaos] Fiction
Daily Life of Raising a Cat [The Age of Chaos]

Copy: #How does Dad always tease my father? Online waiting, quite urgent!#Mom, love me one more time# Reborn as a cat, Siqui can be said to be living at the peak of meow life. From marking his territory on the head of the Daoist ancestor, to using the disciples of the Three Teachings as his ping pong paddles, whether it's doing something or doing nothing, he sharpens his claws on the Three Pure Ones. The entire Incomplete Mountain trembles at the smell of his meow!

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You are a short story translation expert, and I provide the Chinese text for you Fiction
You are a short story translation expert, and I provide the Chinese text for you

Because the main god forbids the love Ferris wheel, Gu Zixi, who used to be the god of war, enters the multidimensional world to find her husband's soul. The only clue to find her husband is a small wing birthmark on the inside of his thigh. However, not only is her husband difficult to find, but she also keeps traversing in the pitiful original host's body. She smacks the scumbag, crushes the green tea, and stages a powerful counterattack.

322.88 Million words | 2023-05-08 20:05Update

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I have become an unparalleled divine sword. Fiction
I have become an unparalleled divine sword.

Ye Wushuang experienced countless reincarnations, and in the final life, he was reborn as an unparalleled divine sword, taking it upon himself to train the protagonist of the world. "You are Xia Tianyan, a traveler from Earth. Your cultivation regresses instead of advancing, and you have a mysterious childhood friend? No problem, this divine sword will grant you a system, and you can slowly experience it for yourself!" "You are Shi Tianhao, inherently supreme and peerlessly talented, but your ancestral roots were taken away by your own kind? No problem, worship me as your master, and one day, you will be crowned king!" "As for you, Fang...It doesn't

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The Growth System of Dragon's Scale Fiction
The Growth System of Dragon's Scale

I've been reading novels since I was very young and have read a lot of books. You could say I'm a bookworm. Although I've forgotten many of the books I've read, Tomato's Panlong is my favorite and most unforgettable book. I hope I can persist in writing my own book and fulfill a dream of mine. ... A contemporary college student is reborn in the Yulan Continent, facing the world he once dreamed of. How will he navigate this world? And what should he do when he encounters his favorite character, Lin Lei? This is his journey of struggle in the Panlong world, staying true to himself as he strives for greatness. {Growth System Group}:

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Sweet Darling: The Angel of the Demon School Hunk Fiction
Sweet Darling: The Angel of the Demon School Hunk

That year, she was four years old and he was five years old, attending the same kindergarten. "Qingqing, I'm leaving. You must always keep this with you so I can find you." Ling Yi took out a necklace with a blue crystal pendant and personally put it on the little girl, Pink Zhuo, who was only four years old. His sunny and tender face was filled with reluctance and pain. "Hmm, Brother Yi..." The little girl called out, feeling a bit reluctant, her delicate hand touching the ice-blue pendant on her neck, watching the small figure being picked up by a luxury car... Goodbye, my angel!!! Over a decade later. She became the school belle and he became the school hunk. By chance, they

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The All-Around Genius Student Fiction
The All-Around Genius Student

A lightning flashed outside the window, directly hitting the all-powerful game advertisement on Li Jie's computer. Before he could react, a visible electric current surged through his finger, which was pressing the power button, and rushed towards Li Jie. Under the crackling sound of the electric current, one could see Li Jie's bones shining, as if something was being infused into his body. He could clearly feel the lightning passing through his body, finally settling in

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The Propagation of Kong in the Primordial Era. Fiction
The Propagation of Kong in the Primordial Era.

What is the Dao? How does one cultivate the Dao? What is virtue? Why pursue virtue? What is the soul? What is the physical body? What is the vitality of spirit? What is faith? What is desire? Let's witness Kong Xuan's journey in the world of the primordial chaos as he tells a unique mythological story. This text aims to elaborate on the concepts of the Dao and virtue, reflect upon faith and desire, and explore the meaning of life. Well then, in summary, this is an attempt to interpret the Dao and virtue, sex and destiny, faith and desire using the symbol Σ.

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Pocket Space Fiction
Pocket Space

A portable space that can constantly expand, with the professional knowledge from his previous life and the god-like space in his current life, Zhang Taiping gradually stepped into the world of flower and tree bonsais. In the eyes of others, they were withering and dying trees, but in his eyes, they were all treasure that could bring in money, because he had the space of a divine artifact, and a spiritual spring that could rejuvenate plants. Weeping willows, cinnamon trees, boxwoods, orchids, plum yews... ancient swords, ancient jades, hot springs… One bonsai worth millions, one precious and rare antique after another, all came along with various encounters in life. If you readers think that "

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Mature Years Fiction
Mature Years

How should we deal with the pressures of work and family in middle age? How can we face aging with equanimity? The term "middle age" specifically refers to the age group between forty and sixty-five, which has attracted considerable attention from society. At this age, the freshness that we had in our twenties- the feeling of something new every day, and the stability of reaping rewards for our efforts in our thirties, all disappear. Instead, we are left feeling lost and unfulfilled, regardless of our success. Both career and family are built upon layers of accumulation, like sand piling up one after another. Wealth, honor, and responsibility entangle everyone, and letting go is easier said than done.

25.67 Million words | 2021-02-13 11:31Update

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Rebirth 2008 Fiction
Rebirth 2008

Waking up from a sleep, Xu Yi found himself back in the year. That year marked the golden era of online literature. It was a time when the masters were rising, and masterpieces were being conceived. Having been a struggling writer in the previous life, in this life, let's see how he overturns the world, writing his own path to become a god!

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Clouds Meet the Bright Moon Fiction
Clouds Meet the Bright Moon

She is like a little sun, and I am a traveler lying under the sun. Because of her radiance, I finally looked up and cried. —— The love story between a tough car mechanic and two adorable female writers.

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Reborn as a Second Generation Star Fiction
Reborn as a Second Generation Star

In his past life, he was a superstar in the 32nd century, excelling in singing, acting, directing, and writing, with millions of fans. In this life, however, he was reborn in the 21st century as the son of a mediocre second-rate singer, who sat in front of the TV munching on melon seeds. Gazing at his father with a wistful sigh, he held his twin baby girls in his arms, feeling melancholic. "Not only do I have to rise on my own, but I also need to help my father rise to fame and support my sister's success. Have I truly become a second-generation star

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Transformation into the Problems Demon King Fiction
Transformation into the Problems Demon King

Otaku Wu Daoyun was tracked by a strange person and eventually, he was directly transported to a strange world. What's even stranger is that he ended up possessing the body of the Demon King! I've become the

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Ex-spouse, love me once again. Fiction
Ex-spouse, love me once again.

She and her first love fell into water at the same time. He chose to save his first love because he owed her his life. Since then, she learned how to swim. When his first love's company caught fire and her life was uncertain, he abandoned her birthday to find his first love because his life was at stake. Since then, she learned that he also worked as a firefighter. His first love couldn't conceive, so he asked her to donate her uterus because he didn't want children. She kept her uterus for nothing... Damn! This is too much! She slapped him in the face with a divorce agreement and said, "I don't

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Story of the common-born daughter Ming Lan Fiction
Story of the common-born daughter Ming Lan

Yao Yiyi, a court secretary, stood out during the Support Tibet Action organized by her school. After a year of dedicated service, she completed her mission with honor and pride. On her way back home, however, she encountered a mudslide and was unexpectedly transported back to ancient times, becoming a lowly daughter of a noble family. Neglected by her father, mistreated by her stepmother, and troubled by her sisters, she found solace in her caring grandmother and embarked on a journey of growth with laughter and setbacks. As

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Film in the Age of Technology Fiction
Film in the Age of Technology

After being fatally injured in an alien invasion, Wang Hao dies and is reborn thirty years earlier, with a movie technology system implanted in his mind. Do you think he wants to make movies? No! He wants to bring the futuristic technology from the movies into the real world! Do you remember the genetic engineering serum in "The Amazing Spider-Man" that allows limb regeneration? Do you remember the ruthless and bloodthirsty tyrannosaurs and velociraptors in "Jurassic Park"? Do you remember the cool and mind-blowing Iron Man armor in "Iron Man"? Do you remember the worldwide robotic army in "Terminator"? ... All by himself, he leads humanity into the interstellar era in just a few decades, making the

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Doctors are kings. Fiction
Doctors are kings.

A needle worth a thousand gold, a rare treasure hard to find. Shifting stars and exchanging constellations, adeptly reversing fate. The divine needle transforms Yin and Yang. Born a commoner, a young apothecary relies on their extraordinary skills to make death take a detour and illness submit. They wander among the powerful, walking through cities, the young apothecary portrays an urban legend, bringing miracles to life. With their miraculous healing hands, they make a living by helping others, for a doctor is a king.

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Female Celebrity Masseuses Fiction
Female Celebrity Masseuses

The female celebrity is feeling unwell? The campus belle's little sister is on her period? All sorts of beautiful ladies are feeling uncomfortable. Oh my, I spent a fortune on these ladies just to touch... cough cough, give them a massage? Note: the beautiful ladies receive free service, and remember: handsome men are charged double. This is the story of a secretive and seductive masseur!

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The Almighty Immortal Physician Fiction
The Almighty Immortal Physician

His martial arts prowess made the world's fighting champion bow down in defeat; his unparalleled medical skills made global aristocrats and billionaires flock to him; his magic performances were hailed as miracles by all magic enthusiasts, and his musical compositions drove fans all over the world crazy! Besides this, he excelled in calligraphy, painting, chess, and gambling for precious stones; he was a master of racing and solving crimes... There was nothing he couldn't do. He was the all-knowing immortal physician who surpassed all geniuses! A university intern who had been disregarded by others, he obtained an ancient cultivation technique by chance and embarked on a legendary journey full of ups and downs!

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The Road to Renaissance. Fiction
The Road to Renaissance.

Twenty-five years ago, several students approaching their college entrance exams had a fatal altercation due to drinking, resulting in a murder. Their life trajectories were subsequently altered. Twenty-five years later, they meet again, where fate intertwines their futures, fortunes, family ties, friendships, and love, revealing both the darkness and the light within human nature. Sunrise and sunset, the eternal course of heaven. QQ group.

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