Book Club World Pro
our book list
At BCWP, we group students by how they think, talk, and engage with stories.
Strategic book selection focuses on complex themes that spark real-world discussions and critical thinking.
explorer band
range: 400L – 599L




| the one and only ivan550L | An artistic gorilla living in a mall must find the courage to protect a new friend. We debate the ethics of captivity vs. the comfort of safety. |
| the mouse and the motorcycle560L | Ralph the mouse discovers the thrill and danger of adventure on a toy bike. We discuss responsibility and the weight of newly found freedom. |
| the miraculous journey of edward tulane590L | A porcelain rabbit is lost at sea and passes through many owners. We explore vulnerability and the painful process of learning to love. |
| charlotte's web590L | An unlikely bond forms between a pig and a wise spider. We analyze selfless friendship and the natural cycle of life. |
navigator band
range: 600L – 799L




| holes660L | Stanley Yelnats is sent to a desert work camp. We analyze the intersection of fate, family history, and personal choice. |
| the wild robot710L | A robot must learn to survive on a remote island. We explore nature vs. nurture and if a machine can truly learn to feel. |
| wonder790L | August Pullman navigates middle school with a facial difference. We debate the social courage required to choose kindness. |
| the city of ember680L | Teens race to save a failing underground city. We examine civic duty and the weight of leadership in a collapsing system. |
pathfinder band
range: 800L – 999L




| matilda840L | A brilliant girl stands up against tyrannical authority. We master intellectual rebellion and the importance of defending justice. |
| the mysterious benedict society900L | Four gifted orphans go on a secret mission. We debate the ethics of manipulation and specialized teamwork. |
| the giver760L* | In a colorless society where no one feels pain, one boy holds the truth. We tackle individual freedom vs. a pain-free utopia. |
| maniac magee820L | An orphan runs through a racially divided town. We discuss the roots of prejudice and the search for a true home. |
pioneer band
range: 1000L+




| the phantom tollbooth1000L | Milo travels through a kingdom of words and numbers. We attack intellectual apathy and the danger of mental boredom. |
| hatchet1020L | Brian must survive alone in the Canadian wilderness. We dive into primitive instinct vs. the ease of modern comfort. |
| the hobbit1030L | A quest to reclaim a lost kingdom from a dragon. We trace the transition to heroism and self-reliance. |
| anne of green gables1150L | A spirited orphan transforms a quiet community. We study resilience and the radical power of personality. |