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New Hyde Park- Garden City ParkSuggested Reading List 2018

KindergartenThis list is for students entering this grade.

If you can’t find these titles, please look for others by the same author. This list includes a wide range of reading levels.

Cooper, Elisha. Big Cat Little Cat (2018 Caldecott Award)This understated story begins: There was a cat who lived alone until the day a new cat came. The big

cat shows the little cat how to be. Sadly, the older cat dies and then a new kitten comes and the circle of life continues.

Cordell, Matthew. Wolf in the Snow (2018 Caldecott Honor)In this nearly wordless title, a girl finds a wolf pup and brings him home. The wolves then show kindness

to the girl.

Freeman, Don. CorduroyA toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him, he finds

what he has always wanted most of all.

Gordon, David. Extremely Cute Animals Operating Heavy MachineryWhen bullies try to stop the extremely cute animals from building their sand castle, they band together

to build something bigger and better.

Henkes, Kevin. EggThree little birds crack their way out of eggs and fly away, leaving one egg sitting all alone until the three

chicks come back and discover a friendly baby alligator has finally hatched.

Isadora, Rachel. I Hear a Pickle (and Smell, See, Touch, and Taste it, Too!)Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora’s sweet and simple introduction to the five senses is perfect for

the youngest children, who will recognize themselves in charming vignettes portraying a wide range of childhood activities.

Kuhlman, Evan. Hank’s Big Day: the Story of a BugHank is a pill bug whose daily routine involves nibbling a dead leaf, climbing up a long stick, avoiding a

skateboarder, and playing pretend with his best friend, a human girl named Amelia.

Lawson, JonArno. Sidewalk FlowersA little girl collects wildflowers while on a walk with her distracted father. Each flower becomes a gift,

and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their encounter.

Meisel, Paul. I See a Cat (I Like to Read series) (2018 Geisel Honor Book)This charming book features a lively dog who is confined inside and is impatient to be free to chase a

squirrel and escape from a buzzing fly.

Messer, Claire. Grumpy PantsHave you ever had a grumpy day and not known why? Penguin is having a grumpy day like that. No

matter what he does, he just can't shake it! Sometimes the only thing left to do is wash the grumpy day away and start over.

Pizzoli, Greg. Good Night Owl Hearing a strange noise as he settles in for bedtime, Owl looks everywhere, from the cupboard to

beneath the floorboards, for the source of the noise before spotting a tiny, squeaky, mouse-shaped detail.

Rex, Adam. School’s First Day of School It’s the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone’s just a little bit nervous,

especially the school itself.

Rinker, Sherri Duskey. Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction SiteAt sunset, when their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of

construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep.

Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. That’s Me Loving YouShares messages about how a parent's presence and devotion can be recognized in the natural world,

from a soft breeze to a shimmering star.

Seeger, Laura Vaccaro. Black? White! Day? Night!Through a series of ingenious die-cut pages, the young reader discovers things that are opposite of

what they seem within eighteen questions and their answers.

Twohy, Mike. Oops Pounce Quick Run! An Alphabet Caper This charming book was awarded a Dr. Seuss Medal for humor. Dog finds that catching a mouse is a

difficult task. Mouse complicates the situation by giving the dog a gift. What next?

Wenzel, Brenden. They All Saw a CatIn simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures, a cat walks through the world, and all the other

creatures see and acknowledge the cat. Yoon, Selina. My Kite is Stuck (And Other Stories) (Duck, Duck, Porcupine! series) (2018

Geisel Honor Book) Little Duck tries to help his big brother and his friend, Porcupine, free the kite providing many giggles for

readers.

Andrew Cumming, Sharon Layburn, Barbara Nelson- LibrariansNew Hyde Park-Garden City Park Schools- June 2018


First GradeThis list is for students entering this grade.


Arnold, Tedd. Noodleheads See the Future (2018 Geisel Honor Book)Inspired by folktales about fools from around the world, brothers Mac and Mac Noodlehead

exasperate Uncle Ziti, are fooled by their friend Meatball, and make a garden for their mother.

Barnes, Derrick D. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (2018 Caldecott and Newbery Honor Book)Rhythmic text describes the feeling of a young African American boy as he gets a “fresh cut” and

how a trip to the barbershop changes the way he feels about the world and in turn how the world perceives him.

Beaty, Andrea. Ada Twist, ScientistAda Twist is a very curious girl who shows perseverance by asking questions and performing

experiments to find things out and understand the world.

Brosgol, Vera. Leave Me Alone! This Caldecott Honor Book takes us on an old woman’s search for a quiet place to knit thirty sweaters for her family. She travels to the woods, the mountains, the Moon (and beyond) to find a place that’s perfect! As you read you will be amused, surprised, and delighted.

Daywalt, Drew. The Legend of Rock Paper ScissorsFrom the Kingdom of the Backyard, Rock searches for an adversary that might best him, meanwhile

Paper and Scissors set off on their own quests for competitors.

Docherty, Helen. The Storybook Knight Ordered by his parents to tame a dragon, a gentle knight who prefers reading to fighting, arms himself

with a book. From the same author/illustrator team who brought you The Snatchabook!

Elya, Susan Middleton. La Princesa and the Pea (2018 Belpre Illustrator Award Winner)A bilingual rhyming twist on a classic fairy tale in which a queen places a pea under a young lady's mattress to see if she is truly a princess.

Fleming, Candace. Giant SquidThis nonfiction picture book explores the mysterious life of the elusive giant squid.

Frazee, Marla. The Boss Baby

From the moment he arrives, it is obvious that the new baby is boss and he gets whatever he wants, from drinks made-to-order around the clock to his executive gym.

London, Jonathan. Froggy Goes to Camp (series)Spend a week at camp with lovable Froggy as he sings songs around the campfire with his new friends,

hikes in the woods, gets into a food fight with K.P., tells scary stories, and tosses the camp director into the river after accidentally turning over his kayak.

London, Jonathan. Otters Love to PlayFrolicking baby otters emerge from their den in the springtime and enjoy games of chasing, sliding,

swimming, jumping, catching fish, and grooming themselves throughout the seasons of the year.

Look, Lenore. Henry’s First-Moon BirthdayA young girl helps her grandmother with preparations for the traditional Chinese celebration to welcome

her new baby brother.

Lum, Kate. What! Cried Granny: an Almost Bedtime StoryWhen her grandson Patrick arrives for his first sleepover, Granny's resourceful efforts to provide him

with a bed, pillow, and other necessities result in a sleepless night for both of them.

Merino, Gemma. The Cow Who Climbed a TreeTina isn't like the other cows. She believes that the sky is the limit and that everything is possible. But

her sisters aren't convinced--and when Tina tells them she has climbed a tree and met a dragon, they decide that her nonsense has gone too far. Off they go into the woods to find her…and soon discover a world of surprises!

Pinkney, Jerry. Three Billy Goats GruffThree billy goats must outwit the big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they have to cross on their way

up the mountain.

Phi, Bao. A Different Pond (2018 Caldecott Honor Book)As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the

shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam.

Rodman, Mary Ann. My Best Friend Six-year-old Lily has a best friend all picked out for a day at the pool, but unfortunately the differences

between first-graders and second-graders are sometimes very large.

Ruzzier, Sergio. This is Not a Picture Book!Little Duck and his friend, Bug, work through initial struggles with a first book without pictures,

discovering along the way that not only can they read, but also that the book is so wonderful that it deserves a place on the shelf with their favorite picture books.



Second GradeThis list is for students entering this grade.


Bell, Cece. Rabbit and Robot: The SleepoverRabbit has his sleepover with Robot perfectly planned. Unfortunately, Rabbit didn’t plan on a few

circumstances, such as Robot’s preference for nuts and bolts on his pizza. Can they work together to make the sleepover a success?

Butler, Dori Hillestad. King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats2018 Geisel honor bookKing’s human, Kayla, has baked some treats for a friend’s new puppy, Thor, but some go missing and it

is up to King to find the culprit.

Guiberson, Brenda Z. The Deadliest Creature in the WorldWhich creature is the deadliest? Is it the insect that bites, the ostrich that kicks, the snake that

squeezes, or the shrew that paralyzes? Is it the most venomous, the most poisonous, or the one that infects its victims with a fatal disease? Fascinating facts and spectacular illustrations will inspire young readers to choose which creature they think is the deadliest.

Gutman, Dan. My Weird School Goes to the Museum (I Can Read series)A.J. and Andrea are taking a class trip to the museum! Their museum guide has been warned that one

of them might misbehave. But who will it be? With these new early chapter book editions, now younger kids can get into the My Weird School craze!

Henkes, Kevin. Penny and Her Marble (series)Penny feels guilty after taking a beautiful blue marble that she sees in Mrs. Goodwin's grass, but gets a

pleasant surprise when she goes to return it the next day.

Jackson, Richard. In Plain Sight (2017 Coretta Scott King Honor Book)In this Coretta Scott King Award winning book, an ailing grandfather and his helpful granddaughter play

a unique game of seek and find.

Jenkins, Steve and Robin Page. Flying Frogs and Walking Fish For an exciting look at leaping lemurs, tumbling toads, jet-propelled jellyfish and more ways that animals

move, open this book and see a goat that climbs trees, an elephant that swims, and frogs who glide in mid-air. To escape danger, catch a meal, or to cool off, animals cavort merrily through this book.

Kenah, Katherine. The Best Seat in Second GradeSam brings his hamster buddy on the class field trip to the science museum…but disaster strikes when

George jumps from Sam’s pocket into the museum’s Hamster Habitat.

Lionni, Leo. Tico and the Golden WingsA wingless bird is granted his wish for a pair of golden wings.

Martin, Jacqueline Briggs. Chey Roy Choi and the Street Food RemixDescribes the popular street cook's life, including working in his family's restaurant as

a child, figuring out what he wanted to do with his life, and his success with his food truck and restaurant.

McCarthy, Meghan. Strong Man: The Story of Charles AtlasAn illustrated account of the life of Angelo Siciliano, an Italian immigrant who, tired of being pushed

around, developed a program of physical fitness that transformed his life and earned him the name Charles Atlas.

Medina, Juana. Juana & LucasA spunky young girl from Colombia loves playing with her canine best friend and resists boring school

activities, especially learning English, until her family tells her that a special trip is planned to an English-speaking place.

Meltzer, Brad. I am Jane Goodall (Ordinary People Change the World series)The Jane Goodall edition of this series is a biography told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way,

and always focuses on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. Each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, photos, a timeline and a source list.

Naumann-Villemin, Christine. When a Wolf is Hungry When Edmond Bigsnout, a lone wolf, sets out to satisfy his craving for a city rabbit, his efforts are foiled

by apartment dwellers who think he is a new neighbor.

Reynolds, Aaron. Superhero SchoolLeonard is disappointed when all he studies at Superhero school is math, but when ice zombies kidnap

all the teachers, Leonard and his friends use their newly-acquired knowledge to best their enemies.

Snyder, Laurel. Charlie and Mouse (2018 Theodor Seuss Geisel award winner!)Charlie and Mouse, two young brothers, enjoy a day out together, attending an imaginary party and

collecting rocks.

Watt, Melanie. Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping (series)Scaredy Squirrel has never liked the idea of camping, but he begins to feel differently when he takes a

hike through the woods looking for an electrical outlet.



Third GradeThis list is for students entering this grade.


Angleberger, Tom. Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip MallFans of Captain Underpants and the works of Tom Angleberger will enjoy this story of Rocket and

Groot, friends stranded on a planet filled with dry cleaners, nail salons, and chain restaurants, who face killer robots bent on customer service and raccoon eating toilets.

Barnett, Mac. The Terrible Two (series)Both Miles and Niles want to be the supreme prankster in their school. Their favorite target is Principal

Barkin. Will they join forces or remain on their own? Read this book and see how they resolve their dilemma.

Barrows, Annie. Ivy + Bean: What’s the Big Idea? (series)When all the second grade students must enter the science fair, which has global warming as its theme,

best friends Ivy and Bean team up to create an unusual project.

Barton, Chris. Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of InventionsAn introduction to the life and creative achievements of NASA engineer and inventor Lonnie Johnson

describes his childhood in a house full of siblings, the problem-solving talents that inspired his career and his accidental invention of the Super Soaker.

Brremaud, Frederic. Love: the TigerPortrayed as a day in the life of the king of the jungle, this lavishly illustrated story follows a single

majestic tiger through a wordless adventure as it hunts prey and defends itself from other would-be killers defending their own territory.

Bryant, Jen. Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis BraillePresents the early life of the nineteenth-century Frenchman who developed the system of raised dots by

which blind people read and write.

Burcaw, Shane. Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability The disability advocate addresses the most common questions he receives about his life with spinal

muscular atrophy, answered with optimism and humor.

Byrd, Robert. Jason and the Argonauts: the First Great Quest in GreekMythologyRetells the story of Jason and his quest for the Golden Fleece, from his training as a child by Chiron the

centaur and his gathering of famous Greek heroes for his journey to his battles with harpies, Stymphalian birds, and the sirens.

DiCamillo, Kate. Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? (series)Baby Lincoln, Mercy Watson’s timid, elderly neighbor, goes on a “necessary journey” in this third

installment of the Tales from Deckawoo Drive series.

Frier, Raphaele. Malala: Activist for Girls’ EducationDescribes how a young Pakistani activist was targeted by the Taliban for her efforts to secure

educational rights for girls.

Gutman, Dan. My Weird School Fast Facts: Sports (series)A treasury of fun sports facts, presented in the voices of A. J. and Andrea from the best-selling My

Weird School series, includes entries about the NFL touchdown thrown by a quarterback to himself, the only sport ever played on the moon and the metal that is really used to make Olympic gold medals.

Holt, Kimberly Willis. Piper Reed, Navy Brat (series)Piper usually doesn’t mind moving every two years. Dad is in the Navy. But this move tests her

tolerance for change. After a few days, however, Piper feels fine. She has new friends, a new pet, and she dreams of being a pilot!

Maddox, Jake. Hockey MeltdownAlthough Dylan's wrist is healing from the pre-season injury, can he be part of the team if he is stuck on

the bench?

North, Ryan. The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1: Squirrel PowerSupervillains and criminals meet their match with Tony Stark’s friend Squirrel Girl, aka Doreen Green, a

college freshman with the appearance, speed, and agility of a squirrel.

Pilkey, Dav. The Adventures of Captain Underpants (series)When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain

Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen.

Singer, Marilyn. Echo Echo: Reverso Poems About Greek MythsRead one way, each poem tells the story of a familiar myth, but when read in reverse, the poems reveal

a new point of view!

Sweet, Melissa. Some Writer: The Story of E.B. WhiteThis engaging biography presents an account of E.B. White's life and career through personal letters,

photographs, family keepsakes, and original artwork, while offering glimpses into the origins of his iconic works.

White, E.B. Charlotte’s WebWilbur the pig is upset when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until

his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him.



Fourth GradeThis list is for students entering this grade.


Beasley, Kate. Gertie’s Leap to GreatnessWhen her estranged mother decides to move out of town, Gertie devises a five-step plan that will make

her the best fifth grader ever in order to show her mother what she'll be leaving behind, but a new student challenges her efforts.

Brallier, Max. The Last Kids on Earth (series)After a monster apocalypse hits town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team of friends to

help slay the eerily intelligent monster known as Blarg.

Chin, Jason. Grand Canyon (2018 Caldecott and Siebert Honor Book)Vacationing in the Grand Canyon provides a father and daughter- and readers- numerous opportunities

to explore this national park’s geology and ecology.

Colfer, Chris. The Land of Stories: a Treasury of Classics Fairy Tales A full-color, illustrated nursery rhyme and fairy-tale collection, designed to be a companion to the best-

selling Land of Stories series, features the classic tales that Alex and Conner fall into in The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell. For new and old fans of the Land of Stories series!

DiCamillo, Kate. Raymie NightingaleHoping that if she wins a local beauty pageant her father will come home, Raymie practices twirling a

baton and performing good deeds while outmaneuvering a drama queen and a saboteur who become her unlikely friends and allies during a painful challenge.

Ferris, Jean. Once Upon a Marigold (series)A young man with a mysterious past and a penchant for inventing things leaves the troll who raised him,

meets an unhappy princess he has loved from afar, and discovers a plot against her and her father.

Grabenstein, Chris. Welcome to Wonderland: Home Sweet MotelP.T. and his friend Gloria must solve a mystery at the world's wackiest motel: The Wonderland.

Holm, Jennifer L. Full of BeansTen-year-old Beans Curry, a member of the Keepsies, the best marble playing gang in Depression-era

Key West, Florida, engages in various schemes to earn money while "New Dealers" from Washington, D.C., arrive to turn run down Key West into a tourist resort.

Humphrey, Anna. Ruby Goldberg’s Bright Idea

Ruby is determined to win the Science Fair this year. When she cannot figure out a problem with her project, her parents suggest she work with Dominic, who won last year. After a bit of soul-searching, she agrees and happily the project is a hit.

Hunt, Lynda. Fish in a TreeAlly's greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as they think she is because she still

doesn't know how to read.

Kelly, Erin Entrada. Hello, Universe (2018 Newbery Award Winner)The lives of four misfits are intertwined when a bully’s prank lands shy Virgil at the bottom of a well and

Valencia, Kaori, and Gen band together in an epic quest to find and rescue him.

Krosoczka, Jarrett. Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked (series)Paired together after a veteran detective retires, Platypus Police Squad members Rick Zengo, a hotshot

rookie, and Corey O'Malley, a hard-nosed old-timer, struggle with their differences while tackling their first case involving a missing schoolteacher and a duffle bag filled with illegal fish.

Patterson, James and Chris Grabenstein. Word of MouseThe illuminating journey of a very special mouse, and the unexpected friendships he makes along the

way.

Russell, Rachel Renee. The Misadventures of Max Crumbly: Locker HeroQuestioning his resolve to attend public school after being homeschooled when he is targeted by a

bully, Max aspires to become like his favorite comic book heroes and finds an unexpected opportunity to be the hero his middle school needs.

Sachar, Louis. Holes (1999 Newbery Award Winner)As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative,

Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself.

Telgemeier, Raina. GhostsCatrina and her family have moved to the coast of Northern California for the sake of her little sister,

Maya, who has cystic fibrosis--and Cat isn’t happy about the move when she is told that her new town is inhabited by ghosts, and Maya sets her heart on meeting one.

Weeks, Sarah. Save Me a SeatTwo boys; one white, one Indian-American, gain strength from each other from afar as they struggle to

navigate middle school, family relationships and friendships.

Zuchora-Walske, Christine. How Can I Be a Good Digital Citizen?This informative book explains what computers can be used for and how to be safe and responsible on

the Internet.



Fifth GradeThis list is for students entering this grade.


Anderson, John David. Ms. Bixby’s Last DayLoving their gifted teacher, who makes them feel like the indignity of school is somehow worthwhile,

three boys are dismayed when the teacher falls ill and leaves for the rest of the school year, a situation that compels them to share their stories while cutting class and journeying across town together on a fateful day.

Baptiste, Tracie The JumbiesEleven-year-old Corinne must call on her courage and an ancient magic to stop an evil spirit and save

her island home.

Barnhill, Kelly. The Girl Who Drank the Moon (2017 Newbery Award Winner)Luna, whose magical abilities are emerging, was raised in the forest by a witch, a swamp monster, and

a dragon, but when a young man from the Protectorate is determined to kill the witch, Luna must use her magic to protect her family.

Brown, Peter. The Wild RobotRoz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from

or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants.

DeCamp, Alison My Near-Death Adventures (99% True!)Searching for his father in the logging camps of 1895 Michigan, Stan navigates the challenges of difficult

relatives and his mother's suitors while recording, in embellished detail, the course of his adventures in a scrapbook.

Green, Shari. Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess (2018 Schneider Family Book Award Winner for Middle Grades)Deaf sixth-grader Macy expects disaster when she is sent to help her elderly neighbor Iris, who doesn't

know sign language, pack for a move to an assisted-living home. To her surprise, Iris soon becomes a firm friend who helps Macy face her own upcoming move, into the home of her mother's soon-to-be husband and two young stepsisters

Hopkinson, Deborah. Dive! WWII Stories of Sailors & Submarines in the PacificThe story of America's little known war-within-a war -- that of the "silent service" -- U.S. submarine

warfare during World War II.

Jonell, Lynne. Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat (series)

Why doesn’t anyone pay attention to Emmy? Even her parents seem to have forgotten her. Could her nanny be sprinkling forgetting powder into their food? Thank goodness her pet rat was loyal. Flip the pages for a visual treat!

Lin, Grace. When the Sea Turned to Silver (series)Pinmei, a storyteller's granddaughter, must find the Luminous Stone that Lights the Night to rescue her

grandmother, who has been kidnapped by the Tiger Emperor.

Lupica, Mike. The Only Game Jack Callaghan, star pitcher, quits his team in Seventh grade. He is grieving for his older brother. His

friend, Cassie, suggests he coach her dad’s softball team. In time, he may heal. Read this baseball story that has so many dimensions.

O’Dell, Scott. Island of the Blue Dolphins (1961 Newbery Award Winner)This all-time favorite is the story of a courageous and self-reliant Indian girl who lived alone for eighteen

years on an isolated island off the California coast when her tribe emigrated and she was left behind.

Oh, Ellen, Ed. Flying Lessons and Other StoriesFrom basketball dreams and family fiascos to first crushes and new neighborhoods, this anthology,

written by award-winning children's authors, celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us.

Palacio, R.J. Auggie & Me: Three Wonder StoriesThis book contains three stories that are an extra peek at Auggie before he started at Beecher Prep and

during his first year there.

Reynolds, Jason. GhostAspiring to be the fasted sprinter on his elite middle school's track team, a gifted runner finds his goal

challenged by a tragic past with a violence-prone father, in a debut entry of a series about four teammates from very different backgrounds.

Roesler, Jill. Online Identity and Privacy: 12 Things You Need to KnowThis informative book gives tweens the information they need in order to become good digital citizens.

Stabler, David Kid Presidents: True Tales from America’s PresidentsThis lighthearted romp focuses on amusing or unusual stories from United States presidents’

childhoods.

Stewart, Trenton Lee. The Secret KeepersUpon finding a mysterious pocket watch by the abandoned buildings near where he and his mother live,

Reuben develops the power of invisibility, which leads to his being targeted by a band of dangerous men who are threatening the city.

Woodson, Jacqueline (Winner of the 2018 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award). Brown Girl DreamingIn vivid poems that reflect the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, an award-winning author

shares what it was like to grow up in the 1960s and 1970s in both the North and the South.



Sixth GradeThis list is for students entering this grade.


Alexander, Kwame. BookedTwelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles

with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.

Alexander, Kwame. The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in ThisGame Called LifeA companion to the Newbery Award-winning The Crossover stands as an inspirational guide for middle-

graders on how to succeed on the court of life in accordance with the wisdom of such role models as Nelson Mandela, LeBron James and Michelle Obama.

Behar, Ruth. Lucky Broken Girl (2018 Pura Belpre Award Winner)Ruthie Mizrahi, a Jewish Cuban girl, comes to New York with her family. She struggles to learn English

and is somewhat successful when she is in a car accident and breaks her legs. In a body cast, she is sad until her neighbor teaches her to draw and paint.

Breen, Derek. Designing Digital Games: Create Games with Scratch! This book introduces simple programming concepts over the course of three easy-to-follow projects. It

shows children how to use the free Scratch platform to create a video game from the ground up.

Cartaya, Pablo. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora (2018 Pura Belpre Honor Book)The future of Arturo’s family restaurant is threatened by a scheming real-estate developer. Arturo’s

family mobilizes the community to rally support for the restaurant. Spanish phrases are sprinkled throughout this book.

Copeland, Misty. Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina (Young Readers Edition)Misty Copeland describes her life, ballet training, and becoming the only African American soloist at the

American Ballet Theatre.

Dahl, Roald. Boy: Tales of Childhood His loving family spent summers in Norway. However, Roald had to return to a strict English boarding

school each year. The contrast was unsettling.

Davies, Jacqueline Nothing But TroubleTwo smart girls in one small town use their combined genius to liven up their world--one prank at a time.

Hale, Nathan. Alamo All-Stars (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales #6)This engaging non-fiction Graphic Novel shares the Lone Star State's bloody fight for independence

from the Mexican government and features the exploits of historical legends, Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett.

Horowitz, Anthony. Stormbreaker (Alex Rider series)After the death of the uncle who had been his guardian, fourteen-year-old Alex Rider is

coerced to continue his uncle's dangerous work for Britain's intelligence agency, MI6.

Korman, Gordon UngiftedDonovan, a mischievous prankster, is in trouble, again. He will be assigned to a new school. However,

by chance, he’s assigned to a gifted school. He is determined to stay so he becomes a valuable team member surprising everyone, including himself.

L’Engle, Madeline. A Wrinkle in Time (1963 Newbery Award Winner)Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who

has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.

Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (series)As an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and a father, Harry Potter struggles

with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs while his youngest son, Albus, finds the weight of the family legacy difficult to bear.

Sage, Angie. Magyk (series)If you want to read about an apprentice wizard, a girl with violet eyes, and a wicked wizard who is

plotting against a family you might want to acquaint yourself with this fantastic story.

Shetterly, Margot Lee. Hidden Figures: the Untold True Story of Four African-America Women Who Helped Launch Our Nation into Space (Young Reader’ Edition)New York Times bestselling author Margot Lee Shetterly’s book is now available in a new edition perfect

for young readers. This is the amazing true story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program.

Snicket, Lemony. The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events)After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and

their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their fortune.

Thornhill, Jan. The Tragic Tale of the Great AukExplores the history of the Great Auk, a flightless bird that lived in the North Atlantic, and discusses how

it was hunted to extinction by humans by the end of 1844.



Seventh Grade______________________________________________________________________

This year, every student who is enteringNew Hyde Park Memorial High School as a seventh grader

must read the following book over the summer:

Howe, James. The Misfits Despite the horrible nicknames they have been given, a group of less-than-popular classmates become

friends and decide to fight the system by forming a new political party of their own for the upcoming election.

In the mood for more? After you read the mandatory book described above,why not try some of these other great books just for fun?!

Brierley, Saroo. Lion: A Long Way Home (Young Readers Edition)The young readers' edition of the true story that inspired Lion, the Academy Award nominated film.

Finch, Jenny. Throw Like a GirlFinch's book addresses the entire life of today's girl--not just fitness or physical preparation, but how to

integrate the lessons of sports into life.

Flanagan, John. The Tournament at Gorlan (Ranger’s Apprentice, The Early Years series)

When Halt and Crowley discover the ambitious Morgarath has been infiltrating the Rangers in order to corrupt the Corps, the young Rangers search for Prince Duncan so they can stop Morgarath before it is too late.

Freedman, Russell. We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf HitlerThe true story of the White Rose, a group of students in Nazi Germany who were active undercover

agents of the resistance movement against Hitler and his regime.

Gidwitz, Adam. The Inquisitor’s Tale, or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy DogCrossing paths at an inn, thirteenth-century travelers impart the tales of a monastery oblate, a Jewish

refugee, and a psychic peasant girl with a loyal greyhound, the three of whom join forces on a chase through France to escape persecution.

Kanefield, Teri. Alexander Hamilton: The Making of AmericaChronicles the life of the Founding Father, from his impoverished childhood in the West Indies and

journey to New York City to his role in developing the Constitution, and untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr.

McKinley, Robin. The Hero and the Crown (1985 Newbery Award Winner)

Aerin, with the guidance of the wizard Luthe and the help of the blue sword, wins the birthright due her as the daughter of the Damarian king and a witchwoman of the mysterious, demon-haunted North.

Minnick, Chris and Eva Holland. Writing Computer CodeA technology book for kids! Learning how to code can be like learning a foreign language. This book

serves as an excellent guide to help you start writing in the odd-looking languages that make the web work. Follow simple steps as you work with real code to build your own web robots.

Nielsen, Jennifer A. Mark of the ThiefWhen Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing lost

treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds himself in possession of an ancient amulet filled with magic once reserved for the Gods, and becomes the center of a conspiracy to overthrow the emperor and destroy Rome.

Luurtsema, Nat. GoldfishLou Brown is a fast individual medley swimmer, training for the Olympics. But when she tanks the time

trials, she starts over and goes back to school. It's hard to fit in with the existing social groups. But then, she begins to coach boys in a different type of swimming activity, for a different type of competition.

Riazi, Karuna The GauntletA young hijabi finds herself, her brother, and her friends trapped in a very dangerous game.

Sandler, Martin, The Whydah: a Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and FoundDescribes what happened when a slave ship packed with plunder was captured by pirates in 1717 then

sunk by a brutal storm. Tells the story of the 1984 expedition to locate the wreck and what was uncovered.

Shen, Prudence Nothing Can Possibly Go WrongWhen the school budget only allows for either new cheerleading uniforms or funding for a robotics

competition, students at Hollow Ridge High take matters into their own hands in this exuberant escapade.

Turner, Pamela S. Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune Documents the true story of the legendary samurai who was raised in the household of the enemies

who killed his father before being sent to live in a monastery where, against the odds, he learned and perfected his fighting skills.

Vail, Rachel. Well, That Was AwkwardThere are unexpected consequences when thirteen-year-old Gracie sends texts pretending to be her

bashful best friend, Sienna, and their friend Emmett starts texting back pretending to be shy A.J.

Watson, Renee. Piecing Me Together (2018 Newbery Honor Book)Tired of being singled out at her mostly-white private school as someone who needs support, high

school junior Jade would rather participate in the school’s amazing Study Abroad program than join Women to Women, a mentor program for at-risk girls.

Wolk, Lauren. Wolf Hollow Twelve-year-old Annabelle must learn to stand up for what's right in the face of a manipulative and

violent new bully who targets people Annabelle cares about, including a homeless World War I veteran.
