7th Grade Summer Reading
Please read a minimum of 2 books. Use the list below if you need suggestions! Make sure to keep track of all the books you read on your summer reading journal list!
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Click (David Almond, et. al)
When Maggie and Jason's grandfather, photo-journalist George "Gee" Keane dies, he leaves them simple gifts that turn out to be windows into his fascinating and complicated life. Each chapter deals with a different character. They can be read as stand-alone short stories, but the whole story is revealed when they are read together.
When Maggie and Jason's grandfather, photo-journalist George "Gee" Keane dies, he leaves them simple gifts that turn out to be windows into his fascinating and complicated life. Each chapter deals with a different character. They can be read as stand-alone short stories, but the whole story is revealed when they are read together.
Always War (Margaret Haddix)
In a war-torn future United States, fifteen-year-old Tessa and her friends Gideon and Dek, enter enemy territory and discover the shocking truth about a war that began more than seventy-five years earlier.
In a war-torn future United States, fifteen-year-old Tessa and her friends Gideon and Dek, enter enemy territory and discover the shocking truth about a war that began more than seventy-five years earlier.
Clockwork Three (Matthew Kirby)
As mysterious circumstances bring Giuseppe, Frederick and Hannah together, their lives soon interlock like the turning gears in a clock and they realize that each one holds a key to solving the others’ mysteries.
As mysterious circumstances bring Giuseppe, Frederick and Hannah together, their lives soon interlock like the turning gears in a clock and they realize that each one holds a key to solving the others’ mysteries.
The Compound (S.A. Bodeen)
Nine-year-old Eli, his sisters and parents move into the Compound, and expansive underground bunker built by Eli’s billionaire father as a refuge from nuclear attack. Waiting for the outside environment to be safe to reenter, fifteen-year-old Eli is starting to have doubts about his father’s motives, explanations and sanity. Can Eli trust his father?
Nine-year-old Eli, his sisters and parents move into the Compound, and expansive underground bunker built by Eli’s billionaire father as a refuge from nuclear attack. Waiting for the outside environment to be safe to reenter, fifteen-year-old Eli is starting to have doubts about his father’s motives, explanations and sanity. Can Eli trust his father?
A Day No Pigs Would Die (Robert Newton Peck)
When young Rob Peck saves a neighbor’s cow, the neighbor gives him a pig as a reward. Pinky is Rob’s constant companion as he juggles backbreaking farm work with schooling that is so important to his father. Pinky is a pet and a friend, but on a farm, every animal must have its use. Will the support of a loving family and the plainspoken Shaker teachings of his father, Haven, be enough to see Rob through on the day no pigs would die?
When young Rob Peck saves a neighbor’s cow, the neighbor gives him a pig as a reward. Pinky is Rob’s constant companion as he juggles backbreaking farm work with schooling that is so important to his father. Pinky is a pet and a friend, but on a farm, every animal must have its use. Will the support of a loving family and the plainspoken Shaker teachings of his father, Haven, be enough to see Rob through on the day no pigs would die?
Alabama Moon (Watt Key)
For as long as ten-year-old Moon can remember, he has lived in the forest in a shelter with his father. They keep to themselves; their only contact with other human beings is an occasional trip to the nearest general store. When Moon’s father dies, Moon follows his father’s last instructions: travel to Alaska to find others like themselves. But Moon is soon entangled in an outside world he has never known.
For as long as ten-year-old Moon can remember, he has lived in the forest in a shelter with his father. They keep to themselves; their only contact with other human beings is an occasional trip to the nearest general store. When Moon’s father dies, Moon follows his father’s last instructions: travel to Alaska to find others like themselves. But Moon is soon entangled in an outside world he has never known.
Ender’s Game (Scott Orson Card)
One of the greatest science fiction novels ever! After the earth is twice attacked by aliens, the world government begins breeding military geniuses, one of whom is Ender Wiggin.
One of the greatest science fiction novels ever! After the earth is twice attacked by aliens, the world government begins breeding military geniuses, one of whom is Ender Wiggin.
The Gardener (S.A. Bodeen)
Mason isn’t supposed to know about the greenhouse-but
He does. He isn’t supposed to meet the beautiful girl who doesn’t need food or water to survive-but he did. Now, Mason is on the run with the girl and the Gardener, the mysterious mastermind of an institution that grows humans, wants them both- dead or alive.
Mason isn’t supposed to know about the greenhouse-but
He does. He isn’t supposed to meet the beautiful girl who doesn’t need food or water to survive-but he did. Now, Mason is on the run with the girl and the Gardener, the mysterious mastermind of an institution that grows humans, wants them both- dead or alive.
The Fourth Stall- parts I & II (Chris Freelander)
Packed with action, suspense and memorable characters, this witty school story is perfect for fans of page-turning adventures. Got a problem? Head upstairs to Mac’s office-located in the fourth bathroom stall-and he and his best friend will solve it for a small fee. These sixth-grade problem solvers have always been able to fix anything, but they might have finally met their match in Staples, the legendary teenage bully.
Packed with action, suspense and memorable characters, this witty school story is perfect for fans of page-turning adventures. Got a problem? Head upstairs to Mac’s office-located in the fourth bathroom stall-and he and his best friend will solve it for a small fee. These sixth-grade problem solvers have always been able to fix anything, but they might have finally met their match in Staples, the legendary teenage bully.
The Maze Runner (James Dashner)
Sixteen-year –old Thomas wakes up in an elevator with no memory except for his first name. He’s arrived in “the glade” an area surrounded by stone walls that open to a maze every morning. With him in the glade are about 60 boys, all searching for an escape route. And then a girl appears with a message, and things begin to change.
Sixteen-year –old Thomas wakes up in an elevator with no memory except for his first name. He’s arrived in “the glade” an area surrounded by stone walls that open to a maze every morning. With him in the glade are about 60 boys, all searching for an escape route. And then a girl appears with a message, and things begin to change.
Trapped (Michael Northrop)
Seven high school students are stranded at their New England high school during a week-long blizzard that shuts down the power and heat and leaves them wondering if they will survive.
Seven high school students are stranded at their New England high school during a week-long blizzard that shuts down the power and heat and leaves them wondering if they will survive.
Unwind (Neal Shusterman)
In a future world where those between the ages of 13 and 18 can have their lives “unwound” and their body parts harvested for use by others, three teens go to extreme lengths to uphold their beliefs and save their own lives.
In a future world where those between the ages of 13 and 18 can have their lives “unwound” and their body parts harvested for use by others, three teens go to extreme lengths to uphold their beliefs and save their own lives.
Wonder (R.J. Palacio)
Ten-year old Auggie, born with extreme facial abnormalities, must struggle with the taunting and fear of classmates as he enters a private school in Manhattan in an attempt to live a normal life.
Ten-year old Auggie, born with extreme facial abnormalities, must struggle with the taunting and fear of classmates as he enters a private school in Manhattan in an attempt to live a normal life.
Variant (Robison Wells)
After years in foster homes, seventeen-year old Benson Fisher applies to New Mexico’s Maxfield Academy in hopes of securing a brighter future, but instead he finds that the school is a prison and on one is what he or she seems.
After years in foster homes, seventeen-year old Benson Fisher applies to New Mexico’s Maxfield Academy in hopes of securing a brighter future, but instead he finds that the school is a prison and on one is what he or she seems.
Story Time (Edward Bloor)
George and Kate are promised the finest education when they transfer to the Whittaker Magnet School. It boasts the highest test score in the nation. But at what price? Their school’s curriculum is focused on beating standardized tests: classes are held in dreary windowless rooms and students are force-fed noxious protein shakes to improve their test performance. Worst of all, there seems to be a demon loose in the building - one whose murderous work has only just begun.
George and Kate are promised the finest education when they transfer to the Whittaker Magnet School. It boasts the highest test score in the nation. But at what price? Their school’s curriculum is focused on beating standardized tests: classes are held in dreary windowless rooms and students are force-fed noxious protein shakes to improve their test performance. Worst of all, there seems to be a demon loose in the building - one whose murderous work has only just begun.
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