Suggested Summer Reading

Wednesday, June 27, 12

Elsewhere

written by Gabrielle Zevin

A fifteen year old girl dies and finds herself in a place called Elsewhere.

She meets her grandmother who she had never known.

She learns to appreciate the relationships she lost and the new ones she still has.

Wednesday, June 27, 12

Wednesday Wars

written by Gary Schmidt

Twelve year old Holling Hoodhood must deal with bullies, distracted parents, and an upset teacher.

Through the course of the story he learns the importance of friendships and family.

Holling also learns to look for the good in other people.

Wednesday, June 27, 12

The Great Wide Sea

written by M.H. Herlong

A family faces tragedy together.

Through this tragedy, children need to grow up quickly.

Brothers learn that they need to rely on each other and keep each other safe.

Wednesday, June 27, 12

Savvy

written by Ingrid Law

A fun and fantastical story about Mibs and what makes her special.

Mibs, along with her friends and siblings, find out that the support of each other is what will get them through the difficult times

Wednesday, June 27, 12

Code Talker

written by Joseph Bruchac

A Navajo grandfather recounts his involvement in the United States’ Army during WW11.

Through the novel readers develop an appreciation for the Navajo way of life and some of the challenges they faced when dealing with the U.S. Governement.

Wednesday, June 27, 12