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SUMMER READINGLIST

HISTORICAL FICTION

World War II story about a friendship be-tween two female members of the British

war effort. Espionage, suspense and a heart-wrenching ending — this moving page-turner has it all.

Code Name Verityby Elizabeth Wein (2012)

Based on the true story of Arn Chorn-Pond, this is an achingly raw and powerful novel about a child of war

who becomes a man of peace.

Never Fall Downby Patricia McCormick (2006)

Karana is the Indian girl who lived alone for years on the Island of the Blue

Dolphins. Hers is not only an unusual story of survival, but also a tale of natu-ral beauty and personal discovery.

Island of the Blue Dolphinsby Scott O’Dell (1960)

As their final year of high school brings Finley and Russ together, “Boy21” may turn out to be the answer they both need.

Boy21by Matthew Quick (2012)

Set during World War II in Germany, Liesel Mem-inger, a foster girl living outside of Munich,

scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encoun-ters something she can’t resist: books.

The Book Thiefby Markus Zusak (2006)

The dull and drab life of Ed, an underage cab driver with a coffee-

addicted dog, takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally stops a bank robbery and finds himself being placed in charge of watching out for the entire town.

I Am theMessengerby Markus Zusak (2002)

After a family tragedy, Jacob feels compelled to

explore an abandoned orphanage on an island off the coast of Wales, dis-covering that the children once kept there — including his own grandfather — may have been dangerous and may be still alive.

Mrs. Peregrin’s Home for Peculiar Childrenby Ransom Riggs (2011)

COMING OF AGE

This coming-of-age story is one for any teen who has felt like an

outsider, or has stopped and started her way toward an authentic self.

The Miseducationof Cameron Postby Emily M. Danforth (2012)

Cancer patients Hazel and Augustus’ relationship is an

unexpected journey, pushing Hazel to reexamine how sickness and health, and life and death, will define her, and to contemplate the legacy that everyone leaves behind.

The Fault inOur Starsby John Green (2012)

As loners, Ari and Dante start spending time

together, and they discover that they share a special friendship — the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime.

Greg and Earl spend their time making movies, and when

Rachel stops cancer treatment, they decide to make a film for her, which turns into the Worst Film Ever Made and becomes a turning point in each of their lives.

Me and Earl and the Dying Girlby Jesse Andrews (2012)

Compassionate, dra-matic and deeply moving, To Kill A Mock-

ingbird takes readers to the roots of human behavior, to innocence and experience, kindness and cruelty, love and hatred, humor and pathos.

To Kill aMockingbirdby Harper Lee (1960)

The murder of a “Soc” by a “Greaser” gets under Ponyboy's skin, causing his bifurcated

world to crumble and teaching him that pain feels the same no matter which side you’re on.

The Outsidersby S.E. Hinton (1967)

A post-high school story about the beauty and influence of music

and art. Brilliantly captures a group of friends on the brink of the rest of their lives.

TheDisenchantmentsby Nina LaCour (2012)

An exploration of survivor’s guilt and how a glimpse of death can make you rethink life.

Fractureby Megan Miranda (2012)

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universeby Benjamin Saenz (2012)

A deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back

to those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.

The Perks of Beinga Wallflowerby Stephen Chbosky (1999)

Unlikely friends Jess and Leslie become inseparable. Together they create Terabithia, a

magical kingdom in the woods where the two of them reign as king and queen, and their imaginations are the only limits.

Bridge to Terabithiaby Katherine Paterson (1977)

Thirteen cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker, Clay Jensen’s

classmate and crush who committed suicide two weeks earlier, arrive on his doorstep. Through Hannah and Clay's dual narratives, an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation is revealed.

Thirteen Reasons Whyby Jay Asher (2007)

Sixteen-year-old Miles' first year at Culver Creek Preparatory School in Alabama includes good

friends and great pranks, but is defined by the search for answers about life and death after a fatal car crash.

Looking for Alaska by John Green (2005)

Leaving the Spokane Indian Reservation to

attend an all-white high school, Junior struggles to find his place in his new surroundings in order to escape his destiny back on the reservation.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indianby Sherman Alexie (2007)

Having been dumped by girls named Katherine all his life, Colin Singleton

embarks on a quest to prove The Theo-rem of Underlying Katherine Predict-ability, which will affect all of his future relationships and change his life.

An Abundance of Katherinesby John Green (2006)

Despite his overwhelm- ing fear of interacting

with people, Christopher, a mathematically gifted autistic boy, decides to investigate the murder of a neighbor's dog and uncovers secrets about his mother.

The Curious Incident of the Dogin the Night-Timeby Mark Haddon (2003) After being raped at a

party, teenager Melinda is unable to tell angry partygoers why she

called the police — and eventually stops speaking all together. Speak follows Melinda as she overcomes her past and finds her voice.

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (1999)

During their first summer break spent

apart, longtime friends Lena, Tibby, Carmen and Bridget share their ad-ventures with each other through a pair of jeans they all wear that ab-sorbs their stories.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling PantsSeries by Ann Brashares (2001) Mica Area High School

has never seen anything like Susan "Stargirl" Caraway. This is a story

about the perils of popularity, the courage of nonconformity and the thrill of first love.

Stargirlby Jerry Spinelli (2000)

Conceived to provide a bone marrow match for her leukemia-stricken sister, teenage Anna

begins to question her moral obligations in light of countless medical procedures and decides to fight for the right to make decisions about her own body.

My Sister’s Keeperby Jodi Picoult (2004)

For Esperanza, a young girl growing up in the Hispanic quarter of

Chicago, life is an endless landscape of concrete and run-down tenements. She tries to rise above the hopelessness and come into her own.

The House on Mango Streetby Sandra Cisneros (1984)

The world of Trinity School is turned upside down when freshman Jerry Renault refuses to

sell chocolates for the school's annual fundraiser. Jerry becomes a nonconformist hero for some — and a target of hatred for others.

The Chocolate Warby Robert Cormier (1975)

Suddenly unpopular 16-year-old Annabel finds an ally in classmate Owen, whose honesty and pas-

sion for music help her face what really happened at the end-of-the-year party that changed her life.

Just Listenby Sarah Dessen (2006)

Struggling to confront her grandfather's im-pending death, 16-year-

old Vicky Austin finds herself the center of attention for three young men, one of whom is a dolphin researcher. When the inevitable crisis comes, she must rely on the love of others — both human and dolphin — to overcome her grief.

A Ring of Endless Lightby Madeleine L’Engle (1980)

Seventeen-year-old Mia is in a coma after a terrible car accident that killed her parents. Awakening,

she has no memory of the accident and must put her life back together piece by piece — then decide what to do with it.

If I Stayby Gayle Forman (2009)

Estranged best friends Lia and Cassie both struggle with anorexia

and bulimia. When Cassie dies, Lia must find a way to hold on to hope and recover.

The Wintergirlsby Laurie Halse Anderson (2009)

An ambitious new student at Manhattan's prestigious Executive

Pre-Professional High School, Craig Gilner suddenly discovers that he has become an average kid among a group of brilliant students and that he’s not the only one having a hard time coping.

It’s Kind of a Funny Storyby Ned Vizzini (2006)

SPORTS/HOBBIES

When lazy, moody, charm-ing Bob falls for Lucy, a lovely zookeeper, the world goes topsy-turvy.

There Is No Dogby Meg Rosoff (2012)

A witty comedy of man-ners, this novel features splendidly civilized spar-ring between the proud Mr.

Darcy and the prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet as they play out their spirited courtship in a series of 18th-century drawing-room intrigues.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813)

This is a tale of a hand-some farm boy who, aided by a drunken swordsman and a gentle giant, rescues

a beautiful princess named Buttercup – but the twist is in the telling.

The Princess Brideby William Goldman (1973)

Seventeen-year-old Cassandra Mortmain lives with her older sister, writer father and bohemian

stepmother in a crumbling English castle. Then, a well-to-do American family buys the castle, becoming the Mortmains' landlords. Cassandra uses a diary to record the tumultuous months that follow.

I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith (1948)

High school student Nick O'Leary, member of a rock

band, meets college-bound Norah Sil-verberg and asks her to be his girlfriend for five minutes in order to avoid his ex-sweetheart. Those fateful five min-utes lead to an all-night quest to find their favorite band's secret show.

Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlistby Rachel Cohen and David Levithan (2006)

Remy, a girl who always knows how to end a relationship before it becomes emotional, meets

her match in Dexter, a musician who embodies everything that she despises and reminds her of the father who abandoned her. Remy finds herself unable to dump Dexter and learns to follow her heart.

This Lullabyby Sarah Dessen (2002)

When a rash of occult-based murders comes to light, Evie and her uncle are right in the thick of the

investigation. Through it all, Evie has a secret: a mysterious power that could help catch the killer — if he doesn't catch her first.

The Divinersby Libba Bray (2012)

Popular, thoughtless Sa-mantha dies in a fiery car crash — but wakes up the next morning and ends up

living out her last day alive seven times in a row, until she finally unravels the mystery of her death.

Before I Fallby Lauren Oliver (2011)

One month before graduating from his Central Florida high school, Quentin "Q" Jacobsen

basks in the predictable boringness of his life, until the beautiful and exciting Margo Roth Spiegelman, Q's neighbor and classmate, takes him on a midnight adventure, then mysteriously disappears.

Paper Townsby John Green (2008)

Grace has been visited each winter by a yellow-eyed wolf — a werewolf, it turns out, who

becomes her boyfriend in his human form as Sam. Grace and Sam must fight to stay together, while fellow werewolf Cole wrestles with his attraction for a rich girl, Isabel.

Shiver Trilogy by Maggie Stiefvater (2009)

LOVE/ROMANCE

Treasure Islandby Robert Louis Stevenson (1883)

ADVENTURE

The Hunger Gamesby Suzanne Collins (2008)

UTOPIA/DYSTOPIA

MYSTERY/THRILLER

Billy, Old Dan and Little Ann — a boy and his two dogs. Glory and

victory are coming to them, but sad-ness waits too in this exciting tale of love and adventure.

Where the Red Fern Growsby Wilson Rawls (1961)

The spunky Anne Shirley begins her

adventures at Green Gables, a farm outside Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. When the freckled girl realizes that the elderly Cuthberts wanted to adopt a boy instead, she begins to try to win them over.

Anne of Green GablesSeries by Lucy Maud Mont-gomery (1908)

Mary Lennox discovers the arched doorway into an overgrown garden and

soon begins transforming it into a thing of beauty, unaware that she is changing, too.

The Secret Gardenby Frances Hodgson Burnett (1911)

The tale of how a little girl named Fern, with the help of a friendly spider, saved her pig Wilbur from the

usual fate of nice fat little pigs. A story of friendship, hardship and the passing of time. Readers are reminded to open their eyes to the wonder and miracles found in the simplest of things.

Charlotte’s Webby E.B. White (1952)

CLASSIC NOVELS

FANTASY/PARANORMAL/SCI-FI

Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight

captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.

Fifth book in her paranormal series

following Clary Fray and a pack of young Shadowhunters who live (and fight evil) in a supernatural world, some of which exists in New York City.

TwilightSeries by Stephanie Meyer (2005)

Meg's father had been experimenting with this fifth dimension of time

travel when he mysteriously disappeared. Now the time has come for Meg, her friend Calvin and Charles Wallace to rescue him. But can they outwit the forces of evil they will encounter on their heart-stopping journey through space?

A Wrinkle in Time Series by Madeleine L'Engle (1962)

Every day a different body. Every day a differ-ent life. Every day in love with the same girl.

Every Dayby David Levithan (2012)

Paul Atreides, the son of a betrayed duke, is given up for dead on a treacherous desert planet

and adopted by its fierce, nomadic people, who help him unravel his most unexpected destiny.

Duneby Frank Herbert (1965)

The MortalInstruments:City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare (2012) A four-part series

following teenage Tally as she uncovers the truth about her future world,

where a mandatory operation at age 16 converts natural "Uglies" into conformist "Pretties."

Uglies Seriesby Scott Westerfield (2005)

Arthur Dent is intro-duced to the galaxy at

large when he is rescued by an alien friend seconds before Earth's de-struction and embarks on a series of amazing adventures.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Series by Douglas Adams (1979)

Young Lyra Belacqua tries to prevent kid-napped children from

becoming the subject of gruesome experiments and finds that she is caught in a battle between the angelic forces of the Authority and those gath-ered by her rebel uncle, Lord Asriel.

His Dark Materials Series by Phillip Pullman (1995)

When a sinister carnival comes to town just before Halloween,

two boys unearth the terrifying and horrible secrets that lurk beneath the surface and learn the consequences of wishes.

Something Wicked This Way Comesby Ray Bradbury (1962)

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 survive until they turn 18.

Unwindby Neil Shusterman (2007)

On a "New World" where all men can hear each other's thoughts

— but women remain private — Todd and Viola are pursued by power-hungry Prentiss and mad minister Aaron as they search for answers about their colony's true past, and seek a way to warn a ship bringing settlers from the Old World.

Chaos Walking Series by Patrick Ness (2008)

Seventeen-year-old Karou, a lovely, enigmatic art student living in

Prague, has a necklace of wish-granting beads and a sketchbook of hideous, frightening monsters — the chimaerae who form the only family she has ever known.

Daughter of Smoke and Boneby Laini Taylor (2011)

When everyone over the age of 14 suddenly disappears from a

California town, a battle erupts be-tween the remaining residents and the students from a local school, as well as those who have "The Power" and those who do not.

GoneSeries by Michael Grant (2008)

Thirteen-year-old Daine's magic allows her to speak to animals, hear their

thoughts and shift into their forms. She uses her powers to help battle an inva-sion of terrible immortal creatures and prevent the overthrow of her king.

The ImmortalsSeries by Tamora Pierce (2005)

FANTASY/FAIRYTALE

Serephina begins to uncover hints of a sinis-ter plot to destroy peace in her land as she

struggles to protect her own secret. Her tortuous journey to self-acceptance is one that readers will remember long after they've turned the final page.

Seraphinaby Rachel Hartman (2012)

Aerin, with the guidance of the wizard Luthe and the help of the blue

sword Gonturan, wins the birthright due her as the daughter of the Damar-ian king and a witchwoman of the mys-terious, demon-haunted North.

The Hero andthe Crownby Robin McKinley (1984)

The eldest of three sisters in a land where being the eldest is

considered a misfortune, Sophie is resigned to her fate as a hat shop apprentice — until a witch turns her into an old woman, and she finds herself in the castle of the greatly feared wizard Howl.

Howl’s Moving Castleby Diana Wynne Jones (1986)

It isn't easy being the rather overlooked and unhappy youngest sibling. Sunday’s only

comfort is writing stories, although what she writes has a terrible tendency to come true. A new twist on a girl kissing a frog into a prince.

Enchantedby Alethea Kontis (2012)

Alchemist Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi

princess Jill Dragomir. In a human private school in Palm Springs, California, amid the wealthy students, Sydney and Jill must attempt to pass as normal.

BloodlineSeries by Richelle Mead(2011)

Turning the tale of “Peter Pan” into a character study of the women in his world, this story is not

just some cute retelling of an old story; it’s a meaningful look at race, gender and the truth about the men who don’t grow up.

Tiger Lilyby Jodi Lynn Anderson (2012)

All Harry knows is a miserable life: His room is a tiny cupboard under the stairs, and he hasn't

had a birthday party in 10 years. But all that is about to change with an invitation to a wonderful place he never dreamed existed. There, he finds friends and magic around every corner, but also a great destiny that's been waiting for him — if Harry can survive the encounter.

Harry PotterSeries by J.K. Rowling (1997)

Percy will have to do more than catch a thief!

He must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) by Rick Riordan (2005)

This introduction to the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, the creature Gollum and the

spectacular world of Middle-earth recounts the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring, and the cruel dragon Smaug the Magnificent.

The Hobbitby J.R.R. Tolkien (1937)

Frodo Baggins knew the Ringwraiths were searching for him and the Ring of Power he bore,

which would enable Sauron to destroy all that was good in Middle-earth. Now it was up to Frodo and his faithful servant Sam to carry the Ring to where it could be destroyed: in the very center of Sauron's dark kingdom.

The Lord of the Rings Series by J.R.R. Tolkien (1954)

Doomed to — or blessed with — eternal life after drinking from a magic spring, the Tuck

family wanders about trying to live as inconspicuously and comfortably as they can, but problems arise when Winnie is followed by a stranger who wants to ruin everything.

Tuck Everlastingby Natalie Babbit (1975)

For Milo, everything's a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in

his room, Milo realizes something astonishing: Life is far from dull. In fact, it's exciting beyond his wildest dreams!

The PhantomTollboothby Norton Juster (1961)

The last unicorn leaves the protection of her enchanted lavender forest to search for her

own kind, with the assistance of Schmedrick, the only occasionally successful magician, and dreamer Molly Grue.

The Last Unicornby Peter S. Beagle (1968)

Alianne, the teenage daughter of Alanna, the first lady knight in Tortall,

is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Forced to serve an exiled royal family in the remote Copper Islands, she is immersed in a world of murder, intrigue and warring gods.

Daughter of the Lioness/Trickster Series by Tamora Pierce (2003)

Harry Crewe's boring life in the remote orange-growing prov-ince of Daria is dis-

rupted when she's kidnapped by a native king. She discovers power within herself and becomes the heroic Harimad-sol, King's Rider and heir to a magical sword.

The Blue Swordby Robin McKinley (1982)

Princess Cimorene of Lindenwall decides she's had enough of being a

princess and hires herself out to cook for the dragon Kazul. This boxed set follows her adventures and those of her son Daystar.

The Enchanted Forest Chroniclesby Patricia C. Wrede (1985)

Having been sent to Winding Circle Temple, Daja, Briar, Tris and Sandry begin to feel that

they have finally found a place where their magical gifts are respected. As they learn and grow in their skills, they must face down everything from pirates to strange diseases.

While going through the possessions of a de-ceased guest who owed

them money, an innkeeper and her son find a treasure map that leads them across the Spanish Main to a notorious pirate's treasure. This classic novel introduced the world to the dreaded Long John Silver.

Holesby Louis Sachar (1998)

Digging holes five feet wide and five feet deep is Stanley Yelnats’ sentence for a crime he didn’t

commit. It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize the boys are digging holes because the treacherous warden is searching for something, and before long Stanley begins his own search: for the truth.

Gallagher GirlsSeries by Ally Carter (2006)

Cammie Morgan can speak 14 different languages, hack CIA computer codes and kill a

man seven different ways. She and her friends are students at the elite Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women, where martial arts and chemical warfare are on the curriculum, and the real mission is training spies.

13 Little BlueEnvelopesby Maureen Johnson (2005)

When 17-year-old Ginny receives a bequest — a packet of mysterious

envelopes — from her favorite aunt Peg, she leaves New Jersey to crisscross Europe on a whirlwind tour and scavenger hunt that transforms her life.

Circle of MagicSeries by Tamora Pierce (1997)

Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen steps forward to take her sister’s place in the annual Hunger Games.

But Katniss has been close to death before and survival, for her, is second nature. If she is to win, she will have to start making choices that will weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

MatchedSeries by Ally Condie (2010)

Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her, so when Xander appears on-

screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows he is her ideal mate — until Ky Markham's face appears for an instant before the screen fades to black.

Fahrenheit 451by Ray Bradbury (1953)

The system was simple. Everyone understood it. Books were for burning... along with the houses in

which they were hidden. Guy Montag never questioned anything until he met a 17-year-old girl who told him about the past and a professor who told him about the future. Then, he suddenly realized what he had to do.

The Giverby Lois Lowry (1993)

When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone

holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

Sonby Lois Lowry (2012)

Final book in what has become the “Giver Quartet,” a young mother who will sacrifice anything

to find a son she was suppose to forget. A thrilling series finale, Son is the startling and long-awaited conclusion to Lois Lowry’s epic tale, culminating in a final clash between good and evil.

DivergentSeries by Veronica Roth (2012)

In a future Chicago, 16-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to

define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomaly who does not fit into any one group and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all.

The Maze Runner Series by James Dashner (2009)

Sixteen-year-old Thomas wakes up in the middle of a maze with no memory

and realizes he must work with the community in which he finds himself if he is to escape. But once he escapes, he discovers the outside world is a new and dangerous place.

Feedby M.T. Anderson (2002)

In the future, most people have a Feed chip im-planted in their heads that connects everyone to an

evolved version of the Internet — at the cost of even basic privacy. During spring break on the moon, Titus and Violet meet and build a relationship when their Feeds are hacked.

The House of the Scorpionby Nancy Farmer (2002)

In a future where humans despise clones, Matt enjoys special status as

the young clone of El Patron, the 142-year-old leader of a corrupt drug empire nestled between Mexico and the United States. Escape is his only chance to survive — but even that may not save him.

A compelling story about a group of very ordinary small boys marooned on a coral

island. At first it seems as though it is all going to be great fun, but the fun soon becomes furious and life on the island turns into a nightmare of panic and death.

Lord of the Fliesby William Golding (1954)

The story of 13-year-old Brian Robeson's sur-vival following a plane crash has become a

modern classic. Stranded in the desolate wilderness, Brian uses his instincts and his hatchet to stay alive for 54 harrowing days.

The Hatchet Series by Gary Paulsen (1987)

Holden Caulfield narrates the story of a couple of days in his 16-year-old life, just after he's been

expelled from prep school. His wry observations about what he encoun-ters, from teachers to phonies (the two of course are not mutually exclusive), capture the essence of the eternal teenage experience of alienation.

Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (1951)

The adventures of an unusual dog, part St. Bernard and part

Scotch Shepherd, forcibly taken to the Klondike gold fields, where he eventually becomes the leader of a wolf pack.

The Call of the Wildby Jack London (1903)

When brain surgery makes a mouse into a genius, dull-witted

Charlie Gordon wonders if it might also work for him. It does... but then the mouse begins to regress.

Flowers forAlgernonby Daniel Keyes (1959)

Introverted, intellectual Gene and his daredevil best friend, Phineas, are roommates at a posh

New England boarding school just before World War II, but a conflict of loyalties leads them to tragedy.

A Separate Peace by John Knowles (1959)

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