5th Grade Summer Reading
Please read a minimum of 2 books (one from the list below and one of your own choosing). Make sure to keep track of all the books you read on your summer reading journal list!
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Dewey the Library Cat (Myron)
Abandoned in a library book drop slot in the dead of winter, this remarkable kitten miraculously endured the coldest night of the year. Dewey Readmore, as he became known, quickly embraced his home inside Spencer’s public library, charming the struggling small town’s library-goers, young and old.
Abandoned in a library book drop slot in the dead of winter, this remarkable kitten miraculously endured the coldest night of the year. Dewey Readmore, as he became known, quickly embraced his home inside Spencer’s public library, charming the struggling small town’s library-goers, young and old.
The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester (O’Connor)
An amazing secret has tumbled off a freight train into Carter, Georgia and Owen Jester is the only person who knows about it. If he can simply manage to evade his grandfather’s snappish housekeeper, organize his two best friends, and keep his nosy neighbor at bay, he just might be in for the summer of a lifetime.
An amazing secret has tumbled off a freight train into Carter, Georgia and Owen Jester is the only person who knows about it. If he can simply manage to evade his grandfather’s snappish housekeeper, organize his two best friends, and keep his nosy neighbor at bay, he just might be in for the summer of a lifetime.
The Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable (Gutman)
On a cross country vacation with their parents, twins Coke and Pepsi, fend off strange assassins as they try to come to terms with being part of a top-secret government organization known as The Genius Files. If you enjoy this book, read the series.
On a cross country vacation with their parents, twins Coke and Pepsi, fend off strange assassins as they try to come to terms with being part of a top-secret government organization known as The Genius Files. If you enjoy this book, read the series.
How to Steal a Dog (O’Connor)
After their father leaves them and her family is forced to live in a car, Georgina persuades her brother to help her in a scheme to steal a dog, hoping to claim the reward the owners are bound to offer.
After their father leaves them and her family is forced to live in a car, Georgina persuades her brother to help her in a scheme to steal a dog, hoping to claim the reward the owners are bound to offer.
The White Giraffe (St. John)
After losing her parents in a tragic fire, eleven-year-old Martine must live in
Africa with a grandmother she has never met. When she arrives she hears tales of a mythical animal living there- a white giraffe. Is it real, and if so, why is everyone keeping its existence a secret?
After losing her parents in a tragic fire, eleven-year-old Martine must live in
Africa with a grandmother she has never met. When she arrives she hears tales of a mythical animal living there- a white giraffe. Is it real, and if so, why is everyone keeping its existence a secret?
Flora and Ulysses (DiCamillo) 2014 Newbery winner
Believe it or not, this story begins with a squirrel that gets sucked up in a vacuum cleaner. He is rescued and loved by Flora who needs to keep him, and his new super powers, hidden from her mother.
Believe it or not, this story begins with a squirrel that gets sucked up in a vacuum cleaner. He is rescued and loved by Flora who needs to keep him, and his new super powers, hidden from her mother.
Real Boy (Ursu)
Oscar, a magician’s apprentice, knows he is different. He is not even sure he is a real boy, but for some reason he knows a lot about the magical powers of herbs. He and his friend use this knowledge to find out why the “perfect” children in their village are becoming sick.
Oscar, a magician’s apprentice, knows he is different. He is not even sure he is a real boy, but for some reason he knows a lot about the magical powers of herbs. He and his friend use this knowledge to find out why the “perfect” children in their village are becoming sick.
How to Catch a Bogle (Jinks)
Birdie is an apprentice to Alfred the bogle (monster) hunter. She spends her time luring monsters out of deep, dark places and is not happy when her way of life is placed in jeopardy
Birdie is an apprentice to Alfred the bogle (monster) hunter. She spends her time luring monsters out of deep, dark places and is not happy when her way of life is placed in jeopardy
Half a Chance (Lord)
Set in New Hampshire, this book tackles the sensitive subject of dementia through the eyes (and camera) of 12 year Lucy.
Set in New Hampshire, this book tackles the sensitive subject of dementia through the eyes (and camera) of 12 year Lucy.
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library (Grabenstein)
Mr. Lemoncello loves games and has built a special library in his town. Twelve kids are picked to be locked down in the library overnight where they find out the details of Mr. Lemoncello’s new game. The winner will receive the grand prize!
Mr. Lemoncello loves games and has built a special library in his town. Twelve kids are picked to be locked down in the library overnight where they find out the details of Mr. Lemoncello’s new game. The winner will receive the grand prize!
Because of Mr. Terupt (Buyea)
It is the beginning of fifth grade and Mr. Terupt is a brand new teacher. Only Mr. Terupt seems able to reach his students and things are beginning to look up for each of them until a fateful winter day when an accident occurs that will change everything and everyone.
It is the beginning of fifth grade and Mr. Terupt is a brand new teacher. Only Mr. Terupt seems able to reach his students and things are beginning to look up for each of them until a fateful winter day when an accident occurs that will change everything and everyone.
Wild Life (DeFelice)
When 12 year old Erik's parents are deployed to Iraq, he goes to live with grandparents he hardly knows in North Dakota. His grandfather's hostility and the threat of losing the dog he has rescued are too much and Erik runs away.
When 12 year old Erik's parents are deployed to Iraq, he goes to live with grandparents he hardly knows in North Dakota. His grandfather's hostility and the threat of losing the dog he has rescued are too much and Erik runs away.
Boy on the Porch (Creech)
A boy mysteriously appears on the porch of a young farm couple. He comes with a note and many talents. The couple dreads the day someone comes to claim him.
A boy mysteriously appears on the porch of a young farm couple. He comes with a note and many talents. The couple dreads the day someone comes to claim him.
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