A recommended reading list for students who want to enjoy a serious high school education, live well, and be equipped for lifelong learning.
The books are among the best ever written. They are enjoyable and, if seriously read, enlightening and freeing.
A headmaster friend, Dr. Nathan Oppman, recommends this list to students and classical schools.
Finally, these books are ideal for classroom or book club discussions.
7th Grade
First Semester
Primary
- Genesis (Bible)
- Exodus (Bible)
- Gilgamesh
- Samuel (Bible)
- Odyssey
Secondary
- The Magician’s Nephew
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- Prince Caspian
- The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Second Semester
Primary
- The Last Days of Socrates
- Gospel of Luke (Bible)
- Acts of the Apostles (Bible)
- Aeneid
- Revelation
Secondary
- The Silver Chair
- The Last Battle
- Galations (Bible)
- Romans (Bible)
- James (Bible)
8th Grade
First Semester
Primary
- Pilgrim’s Progress
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
Second Semester
Primary
- Communist Manifesto
- Philemon (Bible)
- Epistles of John (Bible)
- Epistles of Peter and Jude (Bible)
- Daniel (Bible)
Secondary
- Animal Farm
- How Should We Then Live?