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Middle School Reading Project 2010
Summer Project List
HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2010
READING LIST FOR SUMMER FUN, FUN, FUN!
The Kings of Clonmel (Ranger's Apprentice Series #8) by John Flanagan
Mankind puts its faith in many things—gods, kings, money—anything for protection from the world's many dangers. When a cult springs up in neighboring Clonmel, promising to quell the recent attacks by lawless marauders, people flock from all over to offer gold in exchange for protection. But this particular group, with which Halt is all too familiar, has a less than charitable agenda. Secrets will be unveiled and battles fought to the death as Will and Horace help Halt in ridding the land of a dangerous enemy. Books 1 through 7 are also available.
By Royal Command (Young Bond Series #5) by Charlie Higson
Forced to flee from Eton to Austria, James must leave behind everything he knows. Soon he is trapped in a deadly war of secrets and lies, as a nightmare reunion with a bitter enemy plunges him once more into the face of death. Life for James Bond will never be the same again. Books 1 through 4 are also available.
The Red Pyramid (Kane chronicles series #1) by Rick Riordan. Since their mother's death, Carter and Sadie have become like strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives. Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them —Set— has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe - a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
Kane Chronicles/Red Pyramid Website
http://disney.go.com/disneybooks/kanechronicles/
Red Pyramid Book Trailer
Overdrive
http://martin.lib.overdrive.com/0DF90FDE-8038-4BE5-95C2-FEDB3591177B/10/572/en/ContentDetails.htm?ID=E070507A-204E-416C-8A96-A35A966AFAFA
Babe and Me (Baseball card adventure series) by Dan Gutman. On October 1, 1932, during Game Three of the Chicago Cubs — New York Yankees World Series, Babe Ruth belted a long home run to centerfield. According to legend, just before he hit, Babe pointed to the bleachers and boldly predicted he would slam the next pitch there. Did he call the shot or didn't he? Witnesses never agreed. Like other baseball fans, Joe Stoshack wants to know the truth. But unlike other fans, Joe has the astonishing ability to travel through time and solve one of baseball's greatest puzzles.... Other books in the series are Ray and Me, Shoeless Joe and Me, Jackie and Me and Mickey and Me.
Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer. (#7 in the series and will be available July 27th)) Artemis has committed his entire fortune to a project he believes will save the planet and its inhabitants, both human and fairy. Can it be true? Has goodness taken hold of the world’s greatest teenage criminal mastermind? Captain Holly Short is unconvinced, and discovers that Artemis is suffering from Atlantis Complex, a psychosis common among guilt-ridden fairies -- not humans -- and most likely triggered by Artemis’s dabbling with fairy magic. Symptoms include obsessive-compulsive behavior, paranoia, multiple personality disorder and, in extreme cases, embarrassing professions of love to a certain feisty LEPrecon fairy. Unfortunately, Atlantis Complex has struck at the worst possible time. A deadly foe from Holly’s past is intent on destroying the actual city of Atlantis. Can Artemis escape the confines of his mind -- and the grips of a giant squid -- in time to save the underwater metropolis and its fairy inhabitants?
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. For years, Grace has been fascinated by the yellow-eyed wolf that saved her from its pack when she was a child. Sam, bitten by a wolf as a boy, is that wolf. Discover what happens when they finally meet after a wolf hunt (inspired by the apparent death of a local teen) that sends a wounded and temporarily human Sam into Grace's arms.
Author webpage
Spells by Aprilynne Pike. Laurel's a faerie, and faeries are plants. On her back, a blossom sprouts annually; she binds it down under her shirt to keep the secret. Briefly visiting magical Avalon, where she was born (but which she doesn't recall), she studies plant lore and faerie society. As is traditional in supernatural romance, two boys want her: human David, warm and devoted, and faerie sentry Tamani who is sizzlingly attractive and pining for Laurel's return. Trolls stalk and entrap Laurel and her loved ones in the human world, seeking revenge and the gateway into Avalon, while a slick human woman with a special-ops team helps defeat the trolls but rouses Laurel's suspicion. Book 1 – Wings is also available.
The Cardturner by Louis Sachar. After his girlfriend hooks up with his best friend, Alton Richards is too shell-shocked to be hunting for new adventures. Recognizing his doldrums, his parents dispatch him on a strange summer assignment: His new job, four times a week, is to turn cards for his blind, bridge-playing great-uncle Lester. Aging, rich, and visibly frail, Lester Trapp is surrounded by family, servants, and nurses attentive to the old man's wishes hoping to get into his will. Watching their mixed motives (and some of his own), Alton learns to discern the difference between illusion and reality.
Fire in the Sky (Seekers series #5) by Erin Hunter. Three cubs along with their shape-shifting friend stand on the edge of the sea-ice under the blazing Northern Lights. The land has come to an end, but the bears’ journey is far from over. Now they must put their trust in Kallik’s paws, as she feels the ice pulling her out toward the ocean. Books 1 through 4 are also available.
Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen. Samuel, 13, spends his days in the forest, hunting for food for his family. He has grown up on the frontier of a British colony, America. He lives far from any town, or the news of the war against the King that American patriots have begun near Boston. But soon the war comes to them. British soldiers and the Iroquois attack. Samuel's parents are taken away as prisoners. Samuel follows, hiding, moving silently, determined to find a way to rescue them. Each day he confronts the enemy, and the tragedy and horror of this war. But he also discovers allies, men and women working secretly for the patriot cause. And he learns that he must go deep into enemy territory to find his parents: all the way to the British headquarters of New York City.
The books listed above are the newer books that have just come out or will be coming out soon. Other great titles that are available at your local library (you just need a library card) are;
The On the Run series by Gordon Korman. (crime action adventure)
The Clique series by Lisi Harrison. (girl drama)
The Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. (supernatural romance)
The Warrior series by Erin Hunter. (Animal fantasy)
The Sammy Keyes series by Wendelin Van Draanen. (mystery comedy)
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. (comedy in diary format)
Extra credit will be given to those students that read a book from the above list and complete a project from the project list found on this web site. Participating in the summer reading project is optional; however we do want to encourage all our students to read over the summer.
HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2010
SUMMER READING PROJECT CHOICES
In an effort to keep students reading over the summer, Hidden Oaks Middle School would like to provide all returning students the opportunity to earn extra credit by reading one of the books off the 2010 recommended summer reading list and completing one of the projects listed below. This is NOT a requirement but we hope that parents will encourage their children to read and explain that escaping into a captivating book can be a refreshing mini-vacation. Projects must meet the requirements explained below, be organized, show creativity and effort along with knowledge of the book read.
Poster: Make a time line of all the events in the book on a poster board. Include title, author, setting and main character names.
ABC Book: Each letter in your book will represent a character’s name, place or significant event. Write one sentence that corresponds with each letter. Illustrate each page and assemble as a book ranging from A to Z.
Poster: Make a poster creating a new cover for your book. Write a summary of the plot.
Wanted Poster: Make a “wanted” poster for one of the characters or objects in your book. Include the following:
· A drawing or cut out picture of the character or object
· A physical description of the character or object
· The character’s or object’s misdeeds (or deeds)
· Other information about the character or object which is important
· The reward offered for the capture of the character or object
Oral Report: Be a TV or radio reporter, and give a report of a scene from the book as if it is happening “live.” It should be 3-5 minutes and can be done on video or in front of the class.
Be the Teacher – Make a test for the book you read. Include 10 true-false questions. After making the test, provide the answers for your questions.
Poster: Make a poster advertising your book so someone else will want to read it. Use plot details on the poster.
Poster: Look through magazines for words and pictures that describe your book. Use these to create a collage on poster board. Write sentences beside each picture to show its significance.
Poster: Draw a comic-book page complete with bubble-style conversations showing an incident in your book.
use this page for backgrounds and for text then either hand draw characters from book to paper and then cut and glue onto the comic book page or create them online with yahoo avatar maker, inkscape, paint, etc...
http://disney.go.com/dxd/index.html?channel=865704#/create/apps/comiccreator/ultraheroes/
Poster: Make a poster creating a new cover for your book. Write a summary of the plot.
Poster: Follow the foot prints – click here for instructions.
HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2010
READING LIST FOR SUMMER FUN, FUN, FUN!
The Kings of Clonmel (Ranger's Apprentice Series #8) by John Flanagan
Mankind puts its faith in many things—gods, kings, money—anything for protection from the world's many dangers. When a cult springs up in neighboring Clonmel, promising to quell the recent attacks by lawless marauders, people flock from all over to offer gold in exchange for protection. But this particular group, with which Halt is all too familiar, has a less than charitable agenda. Secrets will be unveiled and battles fought to the death as Will and Horace help Halt in ridding the land of a dangerous enemy. Books 1 through 7 are also available.
By Royal Command (Young Bond Series #5) by Charlie Higson
Forced to flee from Eton to Austria, James must leave behind everything he knows. Soon he is trapped in a deadly war of secrets and lies, as a nightmare reunion with a bitter enemy plunges him once more into the face of death. Life for James Bond will never be the same again. Books 1 through 4 are also available.
The Red Pyramid (Kane chronicles series #1) by Rick Riordan. Since their mother's death, Carter and Sadie have become like strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives. Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them —Set— has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe - a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
Kane Chronicles/Red Pyramid Website
http://disney.go.com/disneybooks/kanechronicles/
Red Pyramid Book Trailer
Overdrive
http://martin.lib.overdrive.com/0DF90FDE-8038-4BE5-95C2-FEDB3591177B/10/572/en/ContentDetails.htm?ID=E070507A-204E-416C-8A96-A35A966AFAFA
Babe and Me (Baseball card adventure series) by Dan Gutman. On October 1, 1932, during Game Three of the Chicago Cubs — New York Yankees World Series, Babe Ruth belted a long home run to centerfield. According to legend, just before he hit, Babe pointed to the bleachers and boldly predicted he would slam the next pitch there. Did he call the shot or didn't he? Witnesses never agreed. Like other baseball fans, Joe Stoshack wants to know the truth. But unlike other fans, Joe has the astonishing ability to travel through time and solve one of baseball's greatest puzzles.... Other books in the series are Ray and Me, Shoeless Joe and Me, Jackie and Me and Mickey and Me.
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Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer. (#7 in the series and will be available July 27th)) Artemis has committed his entire fortune to a project he believes will save the planet and its inhabitants, both human and fairy. Can it be true? Has goodness taken hold of the world’s greatest teenage criminal mastermind? Captain Holly Short is unconvinced, and discovers that Artemis is suffering from Atlantis Complex, a psychosis common among guilt-ridden fairies -- not humans -- and most likely triggered by Artemis’s dabbling with fairy magic. Symptoms include obsessive-compulsive behavior, paranoia, multiple personality disorder and, in extreme cases, embarrassing professions of love to a certain feisty LEPrecon fairy. Unfortunately, Atlantis Complex has struck at the worst possible time. A deadly foe from Holly’s past is intent on destroying the actual city of Atlantis. Can Artemis escape the confines of his mind -- and the grips of a giant squid -- in time to save the underwater metropolis and its fairy inhabitants?
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. For years, Grace has been fascinated by the yellow-eyed wolf that saved her from its pack when she was a child. Sam, bitten by a wolf as a boy, is that wolf. Discover what happens when they finally meet after a wolf hunt (inspired by the apparent death of a local teen) that sends a wounded and temporarily human Sam into Grace's arms.
Author webpage
Spells by Aprilynne Pike. Laurel's a faerie, and faeries are plants. On her back, a blossom sprouts annually; she binds it down under her shirt to keep the secret. Briefly visiting magical Avalon, where she was born (but which she doesn't recall), she studies plant lore and faerie society. As is traditional in supernatural romance, two boys want her: human David, warm and devoted, and faerie sentry Tamani who is sizzlingly attractive and pining for Laurel's return. Trolls stalk and entrap Laurel and her loved ones in the human world, seeking revenge and the gateway into Avalon, while a slick human woman with a special-ops team helps defeat the trolls but rouses Laurel's suspicion. Book 1 – Wings is also available.
The Cardturner by Louis Sachar. After his girlfriend hooks up with his best friend, Alton Richards is too shell-shocked to be hunting for new adventures. Recognizing his doldrums, his parents dispatch him on a strange summer assignment: His new job, four times a week, is to turn cards for his blind, bridge-playing great-uncle Lester. Aging, rich, and visibly frail, Lester Trapp is surrounded by family, servants, and nurses attentive to the old man's wishes hoping to get into his will. Watching their mixed motives (and some of his own), Alton learns to discern the difference between illusion and reality.
Fire in the Sky (Seekers series #5) by Erin Hunter. Three cubs along with their shape-shifting friend stand on the edge of the sea-ice under the blazing Northern Lights. The land has come to an end, but the bears’ journey is far from over. Now they must put their trust in Kallik’s paws, as she feels the ice pulling her out toward the ocean. Books 1 through 4 are also available.
Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen. Samuel, 13, spends his days in the forest, hunting for food for his family. He has grown up on the frontier of a British colony, America. He lives far from any town, or the news of the war against the King that American patriots have begun near Boston. But soon the war comes to them. British soldiers and the Iroquois attack. Samuel's parents are taken away as prisoners. Samuel follows, hiding, moving silently, determined to find a way to rescue them. Each day he confronts the enemy, and the tragedy and horror of this war. But he also discovers allies, men and women working secretly for the patriot cause. And he learns that he must go deep into enemy territory to find his parents: all the way to the British headquarters of New York City.
The books listed above are the newer books that have just come out or will be coming out soon. Other great titles that are available at your local library (you just need a library card) are;
The On the Run series by Gordon Korman. (crime action adventure)
The Clique series by Lisi Harrison. (girl drama)
The Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. (supernatural romance)
The Warrior series by Erin Hunter. (Animal fantasy)
The Sammy Keyes series by Wendelin Van Draanen. (mystery comedy)
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. (comedy in diary format)
Extra credit will be given to those students that read a book from the above list and complete a project from the project list found on this web site. Participating in the summer reading project is optional; however we do want to encourage all our students to read over the summer.
HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2010
SUMMER READING PROJECT CHOICES
In an effort to keep students reading over the summer, Hidden Oaks Middle School would like to provide all returning students the opportunity to earn extra credit by reading one of the books off the 2010 recommended summer reading list and completing one of the projects listed below. This is NOT a requirement but we hope that parents will encourage their children to read and explain that escaping into a captivating book can be a refreshing mini-vacation. Projects must meet the requirements explained below, be organized, show creativity and effort along with knowledge of the book read.
Poster: Make a time line of all the events in the book on a poster board. Include title, author, setting and main character names.
ABC Book: Each letter in your book will represent a character’s name, place or significant event. Write one sentence that corresponds with each letter. Illustrate each page and assemble as a book ranging from A to Z.
Poster: Make a poster creating a new cover for your book. Write a summary of the plot.
Wanted Poster: Make a “wanted” poster for one of the characters or objects in your book. Include the following:
· A drawing or cut out picture of the character or object
· A physical description of the character or object
· The character’s or object’s misdeeds (or deeds)
· Other information about the character or object which is important
· The reward offered for the capture of the character or object
Oral Report: Be a TV or radio reporter, and give a report of a scene from the book as if it is happening “live.” It should be 3-5 minutes and can be done on video or in front of the class.
Be the Teacher – Make a test for the book you read. Include 10 true-false questions. After making the test, provide the answers for your questions.
Poster: Make a poster advertising your book so someone else will want to read it. Use plot details on the poster.
Poster: Look through magazines for words and pictures that describe your book. Use these to create a collage on poster board. Write sentences beside each picture to show its significance.
Poster: Draw a comic-book page complete with bubble-style conversations showing an incident in your book.
use this page for backgrounds and for text then either hand draw characters from book to paper and then cut and glue onto the comic book page or create them online with yahoo avatar maker, inkscape, paint, etc...
http://disney.go.com/dxd/index.html?channel=865704#/create/apps/comiccreator/ultraheroes/
Poster: Make a poster creating a new cover for your book. Write a summary of the plot.
Poster: Follow the foot prints – click here for instructions.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Recommended Titles for Students Entering Fifth Grade:
We suggest these titles for students who are entering fifth grade. They are designed to encourage students to make reading a habit, raising both their interests and reading level. Remember students can choose a book from the
list or any other book they would like to read. Happy reading!
Titles:
Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Summer of the Skunks by Wilmoth Foreman
Dork in Disguise by Carol Gorman
Ida B: and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine Hannigan
Into the Wild By Erin Hunter
The Capture by Kathryn Lasky
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
The Wish Master by Betty Ren Wright
The City of Ember Jeanne DuPrau
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick
Chickens may not cross the road and other crazy (but true) laws by Kathi Linz
Beauty and the Beast by Jan Brett
The Loathsome Dragon by David Wiesner
You wouldn’t want to be Cleopatra! An Eqyptian Ruler You’d Rather Not Be by Jim Pipe
Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey
Million-Dollar Throw by Mike Lupica
The Graveyard Book By Neil Gaiman
Sounder by William Howard Armstrong
Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Cay by Theodore Taylor
The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
Try these Series...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Beast Quest by Adam Blade
Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Deltora Quest by Emily Rodda
Edgar and Ellen by Charles Ogden
Guardians of Ga'hoole by Kathryn Lasky
Warriors by Erin Hunter
Baseball Card Adventure by Dan Gutman
Main Street by Ann M. Martin
Help! By Todd Strasser
Mysteries in Our National Parks by Gloria Skurzynski
Dear America by Various authors
Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley
Dark is rising sequence by Susan Cooper
Dear Dumb Diary by Jim Benton
Try these Authors...
Avi
Beverly Clearly
Sharon Creech
Lois Lowry
Betsy Byars
Dave Barry
Roland Smith
Andrew Clements
Gordan Korman
Peg Kehret
Margaret Peterson Haddix
list or any other book they would like to read. Happy reading!
Titles:
Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Summer of the Skunks by Wilmoth Foreman
Dork in Disguise by Carol Gorman
Ida B: and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine Hannigan
Into the Wild By Erin Hunter
The Capture by Kathryn Lasky
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
The Wish Master by Betty Ren Wright
The City of Ember Jeanne DuPrau
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick
Chickens may not cross the road and other crazy (but true) laws by Kathi Linz
Beauty and the Beast by Jan Brett
The Loathsome Dragon by David Wiesner
You wouldn’t want to be Cleopatra! An Eqyptian Ruler You’d Rather Not Be by Jim Pipe
Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey
Million-Dollar Throw by Mike Lupica
The Graveyard Book By Neil Gaiman
Sounder by William Howard Armstrong
Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Cay by Theodore Taylor
The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
Try these Series...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Beast Quest by Adam Blade
Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Deltora Quest by Emily Rodda
Edgar and Ellen by Charles Ogden
Guardians of Ga'hoole by Kathryn Lasky
Warriors by Erin Hunter
Baseball Card Adventure by Dan Gutman
Main Street by Ann M. Martin
Help! By Todd Strasser
Mysteries in Our National Parks by Gloria Skurzynski
Dear America by Various authors
Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley
Dark is rising sequence by Susan Cooper
Dear Dumb Diary by Jim Benton
Try these Authors...
Avi
Beverly Clearly
Sharon Creech
Lois Lowry
Betsy Byars
Dave Barry
Roland Smith
Andrew Clements
Gordan Korman
Peg Kehret
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Recommended Titles for Students Entering Fourth Grade:
Remember students can choose a book from the list or any other book they would like to read. Happy Reading!
TITLES:
Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty Birney The World According to Humphrey by Betty Birney Mr. Chickee's Funny Money by Christopher Paul Curtis
Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays by Peg Kehret
The Last Brother by Trinka Hakes Noble When Mack Came Back by Brad Strickland
The Three Little Wolves and The Big Bad Pig by Eugenios Trivizas
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Star in the Storm by Joan Hiatt
Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
Windcatcher by Avi
Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
Howliday Inn by James Howe
Pigs Might Fly by Dick King-Smith
The Well-Wishers by Edward Eager
Bug Boy by Carol Sonenklar
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White
The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Pinballs by Betsy Byars
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Thunder from the Sea by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Just Grace by Charise Mericle Harper
Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis
SERIES:
Time Warp Trio by Jon Scieszka
Amazing Days of Abby Hayes by Anne Mazer
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
American Chillers by Jonathan Rand
Warriors by Erin Hunter
The Underland Chronicles (Gregor) by Suzanne Collins
39 Clues by various authors
Secrets of Droon by Tony Abbott
Allie Finkle by Meg Cabot
The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi
Dragon Slayers’ Academy by Kate McMullan
Fairy Realm by Emily Rodda
Frannie K. Stein by Jim Benton
Hank Zipzer by Henry Winkler
Left Behind- the Kids by Jerry Jenkins
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
Judy Moody by Megan McDonald
AUTHORS:
George Selden
Edward Eager
Peg Kehret
Louis Sachar
Beverly Clearly
Andrew Clements
Judy Blume
Roald DahlBill Wallace
Gordan Korman
Roland Smith
Will Hobbs
Rick Riordan
Matt Christopher
TITLES:
Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty Birney The World According to Humphrey by Betty Birney Mr. Chickee's Funny Money by Christopher Paul Curtis
Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays by Peg Kehret
The Last Brother by Trinka Hakes Noble When Mack Came Back by Brad Strickland
The Three Little Wolves and The Big Bad Pig by Eugenios Trivizas
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Star in the Storm by Joan Hiatt
Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
Windcatcher by Avi
Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
Howliday Inn by James Howe
Pigs Might Fly by Dick King-Smith
The Well-Wishers by Edward Eager
Bug Boy by Carol Sonenklar
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White
The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Pinballs by Betsy Byars
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Thunder from the Sea by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Just Grace by Charise Mericle Harper
Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis
SERIES:
Time Warp Trio by Jon Scieszka
Amazing Days of Abby Hayes by Anne Mazer
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
American Chillers by Jonathan Rand
Warriors by Erin Hunter
The Underland Chronicles (Gregor) by Suzanne Collins
39 Clues by various authors
Secrets of Droon by Tony Abbott
Allie Finkle by Meg Cabot
The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi
Dragon Slayers’ Academy by Kate McMullan
Fairy Realm by Emily Rodda
Frannie K. Stein by Jim Benton
Hank Zipzer by Henry Winkler
Left Behind- the Kids by Jerry Jenkins
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
Judy Moody by Megan McDonald
AUTHORS:
George Selden
Edward Eager
Peg Kehret
Louis Sachar
Beverly Clearly
Andrew Clements
Judy Blume
Roald DahlBill Wallace
Gordan Korman
Roland Smith
Will Hobbs
Rick Riordan
Matt Christopher
Recommended Titles for Students Entering Third Grade:
Remember students can choose a book from the list or any other book they would like to read. Don’t forget some
non-fiction, too! Happy reading!
Individual Book Titles
Max’s Words by Kate Banks
Ruby’s Wish by Shirin Bridges
One Green Apple by Eve Bunting
Where’s the Big Bad Wolf? By Eileen Christelow
Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses by Paul Goble
Babymouse by Jennifer Holm
The Ugly Duckling by Gloria Jean Pinkney
Clever Beatrice by Margaret Willey
Something Beautiful Sharon Dennis Wyeth
What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? By Steve Jenkins
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
Caleb’s Story by Patricia MacLachlan
Let’s Talk About Race by Julius Lester
Freckle Face
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleishman
A Bad Case of Stripes
Kat Kong by Dav Pilkey
Dogzilla by Dav Pilkey
Noah’s Ark by Jerry Pinkney
Tico and the Golden Wings by Leo Lionni
I’m Allergic to School! by Robert Pottle
Fairytale News by Colin Hawkins
Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine
The Eyes of the Gray Wolf by Jonathan London
Series
Cam Jansen Series by David Adler
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows
Jigsaw Jones by James Preller
Geronimo Stilton by Geronimo
Stilton
Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborne
A to Z Mysteries by Ron Roy
Chet Gecko by Bruce Hale
Pee Wee Scouts by Judy Delton
Disney Fairies by various authors
Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures by Sara Pennypacker
My Weird School by Dan GUtman
Katie Kazoo by Nancy Krulik
Authors
Judy Blume
David Adler
Beverly Cleary
Ellen Conford
Debbie Dadey
Gail Gibbons
Patricia Reilly Giff
May Hoffman
Dan Gutman
Allen Say
Jon Scieszka
E. B. White
Mike Thaler
Laura Ingalls Wilder
non-fiction, too! Happy reading!
Individual Book Titles
Max’s Words by Kate Banks
Ruby’s Wish by Shirin Bridges
One Green Apple by Eve Bunting
Where’s the Big Bad Wolf? By Eileen Christelow
Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses by Paul Goble
Babymouse by Jennifer Holm
The Ugly Duckling by Gloria Jean Pinkney
Clever Beatrice by Margaret Willey
Something Beautiful Sharon Dennis Wyeth
What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? By Steve Jenkins
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
Caleb’s Story by Patricia MacLachlan
Let’s Talk About Race by Julius Lester
Freckle Face
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleishman
A Bad Case of Stripes
Kat Kong by Dav Pilkey
Dogzilla by Dav Pilkey
Noah’s Ark by Jerry Pinkney
Tico and the Golden Wings by Leo Lionni
I’m Allergic to School! by Robert Pottle
Fairytale News by Colin Hawkins
Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine
The Eyes of the Gray Wolf by Jonathan London
Series
Cam Jansen Series by David Adler
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows
Jigsaw Jones by James Preller
Geronimo Stilton by Geronimo
Stilton
Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborne
A to Z Mysteries by Ron Roy
Chet Gecko by Bruce Hale
Pee Wee Scouts by Judy Delton
Disney Fairies by various authors
Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures by Sara Pennypacker
My Weird School by Dan GUtman
Katie Kazoo by Nancy Krulik
Authors
Judy Blume
David Adler
Beverly Cleary
Ellen Conford
Debbie Dadey
Gail Gibbons
Patricia Reilly Giff
May Hoffman
Dan Gutman
Allen Say
Jon Scieszka
E. B. White
Mike Thaler
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Recommended Titles for Students Entering Second Grade:
Remember students can choose a book from the list or any other book they would like to read. Happy Reading!
TITLES:
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears by Verna Aardema
Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen
Are you my mother by P.D. Easman
Bark, George by Jules Feiffer
Bad Dog, Marley! by John Grogan
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
Click, Clack, Moo, Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin
The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble
The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins
The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon
Strega Nona by Tomie De Paola
Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long
Sector 7 by David Wiesner
Crickwing by Janell Cannon
Dory Story by Jerry Pallotta
Skippyjon Jones by Judith Byron Schachner
Read Aloud
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
The Tale of Despereaux
by Kate DiCamillo
SERIES:
The Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborne
The Bailey School Kids by Debbie Dadey
The Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
Cam Jansen by David Adler
Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
Babymouse by Jennifer Holm
Bone by Jeff Smith
Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor
Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
Magic School Bus by Joanna Cole
Minnie and Moo by Denys Cazet
George and Martha by James Marshall
Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant
Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park
Mr. Putter by Cynthia Rylant
Rotten Ralph by Jack Gantos
Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel
AUTHORS:
Kevin Henkes
Tomie de Paola,
Laura Numeroff
Demi
Karma Wilson
Dr. Seuss
James Marshall
Cythina Rylant
Tedd Arnold
Joanna Cole
Eloise Greenfield
Steven Kellogg
Anita Lobel
Pat McKissack
Mark Teague
Gary Soto
Wong Herbert Yee
TITLES:
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears by Verna Aardema
Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen
Are you my mother by P.D. Easman
Bark, George by Jules Feiffer
Bad Dog, Marley! by John Grogan
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
Click, Clack, Moo, Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin
The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble
The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins
The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon
Strega Nona by Tomie De Paola
Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long
Sector 7 by David Wiesner
Crickwing by Janell Cannon
Dory Story by Jerry Pallotta
Skippyjon Jones by Judith Byron Schachner
Read Aloud
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
The Tale of Despereaux
by Kate DiCamillo
SERIES:
The Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborne
The Bailey School Kids by Debbie Dadey
The Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
Cam Jansen by David Adler
Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
Babymouse by Jennifer Holm
Bone by Jeff Smith
Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor
Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
Magic School Bus by Joanna Cole
Minnie and Moo by Denys Cazet
George and Martha by James Marshall
Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant
Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park
Mr. Putter by Cynthia Rylant
Rotten Ralph by Jack Gantos
Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel
AUTHORS:
Kevin Henkes
Tomie de Paola,
Laura Numeroff
Demi
Karma Wilson
Dr. Seuss
James Marshall
Cythina Rylant
Tedd Arnold
Joanna Cole
Eloise Greenfield
Steven Kellogg
Anita Lobel
Pat McKissack
Mark Teague
Gary Soto
Wong Herbert Yee
Recommended Titles for Students Entering First Grade:
Remember students can choose a book from the list or any other book they would like to read. Happy reading!
Titles
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judie Barrett
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
Animalia by Graeme Base
Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth
Olivia by Ian Falconer
We’re Going On a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don Wood
Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard
Puff, the Magic Dragon by Peter Yarrow
Parts and More Parts by Tedd Arnold
The Missing Tooth by Joanna Cole
There’s an Alligator Under My Bed by Mercer Mayer
Danny and the Dinosaur by Sid Hoff
Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss
Too Many Frogs by Sandy Asher
Go, Dog, Go by P. D. Eastman
Great Day for Up by Dr. Seuss
Hondo and Fabian by McCarty, Peter.
Marvin K. Mooney, Will you please go home? By Dr. Seuss
Wolf’s Coming by Joe Kulka
Series
Biscuit series by Alyssa Capucilli
Little Critters series by Mercer Mayer
Arthur series by Marc Brown
Max & Mo series by Patricia Lakin
Puppy Mudge series by Cynthia Rylant
Bill and Pete series by Tomie DePaola
Clifford series by Norman Bridwell
Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel
McDuff Series by Rosemary Wells
Authors
Eileen Christelow
Doreen Cronin
Olivier Dunrea
Kevin Henkes
Margaret Hillert
Arnold Lobel
Mercer Mayer
Laura Joffe Numeroff
Nancy Shaw
Janet Stevens
Mike Thaler
Mo Willems
Titles
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judie Barrett
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
Animalia by Graeme Base
Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth
Olivia by Ian Falconer
We’re Going On a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don Wood
Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard
Puff, the Magic Dragon by Peter Yarrow
Parts and More Parts by Tedd Arnold
The Missing Tooth by Joanna Cole
There’s an Alligator Under My Bed by Mercer Mayer
Danny and the Dinosaur by Sid Hoff
Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss
Too Many Frogs by Sandy Asher
Go, Dog, Go by P. D. Eastman
Great Day for Up by Dr. Seuss
Hondo and Fabian by McCarty, Peter.
Marvin K. Mooney, Will you please go home? By Dr. Seuss
Wolf’s Coming by Joe Kulka
Series
Biscuit series by Alyssa Capucilli
Little Critters series by Mercer Mayer
Arthur series by Marc Brown
Max & Mo series by Patricia Lakin
Puppy Mudge series by Cynthia Rylant
Bill and Pete series by Tomie DePaola
Clifford series by Norman Bridwell
Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel
McDuff Series by Rosemary Wells
Authors
Eileen Christelow
Doreen Cronin
Olivier Dunrea
Kevin Henkes
Margaret Hillert
Arnold Lobel
Mercer Mayer
Laura Joffe Numeroff
Nancy Shaw
Janet Stevens
Mike Thaler
Mo Willems
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