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Best Short Stories for Middle Schoolers, As Chosen by Teachers It can be a challenge to get middle schoolers interested in reading. The thought of tackling a thick novel can be overwhelming, especially toward the end of the school year when attention spans and patience for reading are often running short. Short stories are always a great choice. In addition to requiring less of a time commitment, they are an easy way to expose your students to new authors and genres. Also, the best short stories are every bit as engaging and meaningful as the best novels. pyright Information All our products are provided for use under the following copyright licence and, by downloading, you agree to abide by the following terms: All products © 2005-2016, SparkleBox Teacher Resources Limited (www.sparklebox.co.uk) You are free to copy, distribute, display, and perform the material provided