Among the Hidden Margaret Peterson Haddix

1. 2014 Summer Reading List “Book Blurbs” For current 6th graders entering 7th gradecHOICE READING OPTIONS for LEVEL 2 & 3 STUDENTS

2. Among the HiddenMargaret Peterson Haddix Science Fiction $7.00

3. This is the story of Luke, a third child, who was born in a time when having more than two children in your family is forbidden by the population police. Consequently, Luke has been kept hidden his whole life, but when he discovers another illegal third child in a neighbor’s house, life changes for both of them. Among the HiddenMargaret Peterson Haddix

4. RulesCynthia Lord Realistic Fiction $7.00

5. Rulesis the story of two siblings, Catherine and her brother David. David is autistic and life revolves around David and his needs. While Catherine loves David, she is also frustrated by him and feels neglected by her parents. Catherine tries to help by setting rules for David to follow. RulesCynthia Lord

6. The Face on the Milk CartonCarolyn Cooney Mystery $8.00

7. The Face on the Milk Carton is the story of a fifteen year old girl named Jamie who recognizes her picture on a milk carton as a three year old missing child. It is the story of Jamie’s journey for the truth to her past. The Face on the Milk CartonCarolyn Cooney

8. Guitar NotesMary Amato Realistic Fiction $9.00

9. Guitar Notes Mary Amato Guitarist, Tripp Broody, and cellist, Lyla Marks, are very different from each other. However, they end up using the same practice room at their school on opposite days. Although Lyla doesn’t know Tripp, she begins leaving notes for him between the strings of his guitar. These notes lead to an unlikely friendship between them which soon includes a song writing challenge and a closeness that neither of them expected.

10. Read two books from the Level 2 & 3 list for 7thgrade students. The books presented can be purchased at the summer book sale coming soon to GVMS! Summer Books

11. Summer Book Reading Suggestions • If you read the book early in the summer, reread it in August to refresh your memory of the story and its details. • If you own the book, you can mark it up, talking to the text, as you read. If you don’t own the book, record notes separately on post its or in a journal. Pay particular attention to the following: • The setting • Characters’ names, personality traits, and important contributions they make to the story • How the characters change throughout the book • The conflict • Important plot events that helped solve the problem • The turning point in the story • The resolution • Consider writing a brief summary of each chapter • Keep notes to review in August. Bring handwritten notes to class when you return to school. Notes and book may be used for the tests. • E-readers or digital forms of the book (including highlighting and note taking on the devices) are allowed to be used during the test. You will NOT be allowed access to the internet during the test. • Complete the required activity for each book you read, and bring them to school with you in August.

16. 2014 Summer Reading List “Book Blurbs” For current 6th graders entering 7thgradecHOICE READING OPTIONS for students in LEVEL 1 and Gifted classes

17. Science Fiction $9.00 The Hunger GamesSuzanne Collins

18. Panem is a nation located in the ruins of what used to be North America. It is surrounded by districts that it controls through cruel and strict methods. Every year, Panem requires each district to send one boy and one girl to compete in the Hunger Games, a deadly game that is televised live on TV. KatnissEverdeen, the main character, is forced to be her district’s representative in this year’s game. The Hunger GamesSuzanne Collins

19. BLOOD ON THE RIVER JAMESTOWN 1607Elisa Carbone Historical Fiction $7.00

20. Blood on The River Jamestown 1607Elisa Carbone This story is based on the true story of the Jamestown settlement. Samuel Collier, a homeless boy in London, becomes a page for Captain John Smith aboard a ship headed for the new world. His journey promises great opportunity, but it ends up being nothing that he first imagined.

21. Dead end in norveltJack Gantos Realistic fiction $8.00

22. Dead end in norveltJack Gantos Jack is ready for summer vacation, but after getting in trouble one too many times, his mother grounds him for the summer. Jack’s only escape from home is when he assists Miss Volker, an elderly woman from town who writes the obituaries for the newspaper. Jack types her obituaries because Mrs. Volker has arthritis in her hands. She is also the town coroner, and Jack drives her around town to examine the bodies of the newly dead. When the number of deaths begins to increase, Jack finds himself involved in the town’s murder mystery.

23. A mango-shaped spacewendy mass YA Realistic Fiction $8.00

24. A mango-shaped spacewendy mass Mia Winchell seems like a typical kid, but she's got a big secret. To Mia, sounds, numbers, and words have color for her. No one knows, and Mia plans to keep it that way. When school problems cause Mia to reveal her well kept secret, she must learn to accept herself and embrace her ability, called synesthesia, which is a mingling of the senses.

25. THE westing gameellenraskin Mystery $8.00

26. THE westing gameellenraskin The Westing Game has sixteen interesting and bizarre characters, who live in a mysterious apartment building. After the death of Mr. Westing, these characters are invited to Sunset Towers where they each  compete to become heir to the Westing fortune. Would-be heirs play both chess and the stock market game in their attempts to solve the puzzle of Westing’s death and gain millions.

27. Read two books from the Level 1 listfor 7thgrade students. The books presented can be purchased at the summer book sale coming soon to GVMS! Summer Books

28. Summer Book Reading Suggestions • If you read the book early in the summer, reread it in August to refresh your memory of the story and its details. • If you own the book, you can mark it up, talking to the text, as you read. If you don’t own the book, record notes separately on post its or in a journal. Pay particular attention to the following: • The setting • Characters’ names, personality traits, and important contributions they make to the story • How the characters change throughout the book • The conflict • Important plot events that helped solve the problem • The turning point in the story • The resolution • Consider writing a brief summary of each chapter • Keep notes to review in August. Bring handwritten notes to class when you return to school. Notes and book may be used for the tests. • E-readers or digital forms of the book (including highlighting and note taking on the devices) are allowed to be used during the test. You will NOT be allowed access to the internet during the test. • Complete the required activity for each book you read, and bring them to school with you in August.