SUMMER 2015 - SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT!
Follow this link to access the summer reading packet!
Everything you need to know about summer reading at the Middle School!
Summer Reading Project Day is August 28th!
If you finish your summer reading book by Thursday, August 28th, you can come to Lindenwold Middle School from 8-12pm for Summer Reading Project Day.
We will have available computers, construction paper, markers, poster board, and most importantly, help from Language Arts teachers!
Even if you're finished your project but would like some feedback from teachers to see if there's anything you need to fix, come out to Summer Reading Project Day.
Summer reading and projects are worth 2 quiz grades!
We will have available computers, construction paper, markers, poster board, and most importantly, help from Language Arts teachers!
Even if you're finished your project but would like some feedback from teachers to see if there's anything you need to fix, come out to Summer Reading Project Day.
Summer reading and projects are worth 2 quiz grades!
Entering 7th or 8th Grade? Here are your choices.
****You can choose one of these great titles or any book from the "Entering 6th Grade List" with teacher permission.
Remember: The more books you read, the more raffle tickets you will get to win a Clementon Park Season Pass! You may come back to the Guidance office to trade up!
Romiette and Julio
640 Lexile
When Romiette Cappelle meets Julio Montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate who can rescue her from her recurring nightmare about fire and water. But like the Shakespearean characters whose names echo theirs, Romiette and Julio discover that not everyone approves of their budding romance. In their case, it is because Romiette is African-American and Julio is Hispanic, and the Devildogs, a dangerous local gang, violently oppose their interracial relationship.
The Last Book in the Universe
740 Lexile
This fast-paced action novel is set in a future where the world has been almost destroyed. Like the award-winning novel Freak the Mighty, this is Philbrick at his very best.
Taking Sides
750 Lexile
We Beat the Street
860 Lexile
Growing up on the rough streets of Newark, New Jersey, Rameck, George,and Sampson could easily have followed their childhood friends into drug dealing, gangs, and prison. But when a presentation at their school made the three boys aware of the opportunities available to them in the medical and dental professions, they made a pact among themselves that they would become doctors. It took a lot of determination—and a lot of support from one another—but despite all the hardships along the way, the three succeeded. Retold with the help of an award-winning author, this younger adaptation of the adult hit novel The Pact is a hard-hitting, powerful, and inspirational book that will speak to young readers everywhere.
Dangerous Waters: Adventure on the Titanic
770 Lexile
Teen Ink: Friends and Family (Collected Stories)
Real issues and real voices fill this third volume from Teen Ink. Collected from submissions to the magazine, this awesome collection of stories and poems by teenage writers will inspire readers. Chapters entitled "Snapshots: Friends and Family," "Out of Focus: Facing Challenges," and "Candids: Everyday Experiences" provides a peek into the moving prose found inside.
Almost Home
590L
When twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy to come by for the homeless. Nevertheless, Sugar's mother has taught her to be grateful no matter what, so Sugar does her best. With the help of a rescue dog, Shush; a foster family; a supportive teacher; a love of poetry; and her own grace and good humor, Sugar comes to understand that while she can't control the hand life deals her, she can control how she responds.
The Maze Runner
770L
***You must buy or borrow this book from your public library.
Read the first book in the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, perfect for fans ofThe Hunger Games and Divergent. The Maze Runner motion picture featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Thomas Brodie-Sangster; Will Poulter; and Aml Ameen, and hits theaters September 19, 2014! Also look for James Dashner’s newest book The Eye of Minds, book one in the Mortality Doctrine series.
If you ain’t scared, you ain’t human.
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade.
Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
Everything is going to change.
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.
Remember. Survive. Run.
Click here for How to Complete Your Summer Reading directions
And don't forget to come out to Summer Reading Project Day on August 28th!
Remember: The more books you read, the more raffle tickets you will get to win a Clementon Park Season Pass! You may come back to the Guidance office to trade up!
Romiette and Julio
640 Lexile
When Romiette Cappelle meets Julio Montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate who can rescue her from her recurring nightmare about fire and water. But like the Shakespearean characters whose names echo theirs, Romiette and Julio discover that not everyone approves of their budding romance. In their case, it is because Romiette is African-American and Julio is Hispanic, and the Devildogs, a dangerous local gang, violently oppose their interracial relationship.
The Last Book in the Universe
740 Lexile
This fast-paced action novel is set in a future where the world has been almost destroyed. Like the award-winning novel Freak the Mighty, this is Philbrick at his very best.
It's the story of an epileptic teenager nicknamed Spaz, who begins the heroic fight to bring human intelligence back to the planet. In a world where most people are plugged into brain-drain entertainment systems, Spaz is the rare human being who can see life as it really is. When he meets an old man called Ryter, he begins to learn about Earth and its past. With Ryter as his companion, Spaz sets off an unlikely quest to save his dying sister -- and in the process, perhaps the world.
Taking Sides
750 Lexile
Lincoln is in a jam when his basketball team at his new school—where the students are rich and mostly white—faces his old team from the barrio on the boards. How can he play his best against his friends? No matter who wins, it looks like it will be lose-lose for Lincoln.
Fourteen-year-old Lincoln Mendoza, an aspiring basketball player, must come to terms with his divided loyalties when he moves from the Hispanic inner city to a white suburban neighborhood.
We Beat the Street
860 Lexile
Growing up on the rough streets of Newark, New Jersey, Rameck, George,and Sampson could easily have followed their childhood friends into drug dealing, gangs, and prison. But when a presentation at their school made the three boys aware of the opportunities available to them in the medical and dental professions, they made a pact among themselves that they would become doctors. It took a lot of determination—and a lot of support from one another—but despite all the hardships along the way, the three succeeded. Retold with the help of an award-winning author, this younger adaptation of the adult hit novel The Pact is a hard-hitting, powerful, and inspirational book that will speak to young readers everywhere.
Dangerous Waters: Adventure on the Titanic
770 Lexile
A stowaway, a stolen book, a murderous villain: an adventure on the most famous shipwreck in history.
The great ocean liner Titanic is preparing to cross the Atlantic. Onboard is a sinister thief bent on stealing a rare book that may be the key to unlocking infinite treasure; a wealthy academic traveling home to America with his rare book collection; and Patrick Waters, a twelve-year-old Irish boy who is certain that his job as a steward on the unsinkable ship will be the adventure of a lifetime. In Dangerous Waters, disguises, capers, and danger abound as the ship makes its way toward that fateful iceberg, where Patrick will have to summon all his wits in order to survive.
Teen Ink: Friends and Family (Collected Stories)
Real issues and real voices fill this third volume from Teen Ink. Collected from submissions to the magazine, this awesome collection of stories and poems by teenage writers will inspire readers. Chapters entitled "Snapshots: Friends and Family," "Out of Focus: Facing Challenges," and "Candids: Everyday Experiences" provides a peek into the moving prose found inside.
Almost Home
590L
When twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy to come by for the homeless. Nevertheless, Sugar's mother has taught her to be grateful no matter what, so Sugar does her best. With the help of a rescue dog, Shush; a foster family; a supportive teacher; a love of poetry; and her own grace and good humor, Sugar comes to understand that while she can't control the hand life deals her, she can control how she responds.
The Maze Runner
770L
***You must buy or borrow this book from your public library.
Read the first book in the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, perfect for fans ofThe Hunger Games and Divergent. The Maze Runner motion picture featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Thomas Brodie-Sangster; Will Poulter; and Aml Ameen, and hits theaters September 19, 2014! Also look for James Dashner’s newest book The Eye of Minds, book one in the Mortality Doctrine series.
If you ain’t scared, you ain’t human.
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade.
Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
Everything is going to change.
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.
Remember. Survive. Run.
Click here for How to Complete Your Summer Reading directions
And don't forget to come out to Summer Reading Project Day on August 28th!
Summer Reading Promotions
TD Bank, Barnes and Noble, and Borders/WaldenBooks are each promoting summer reading through cool incentives. Check it out!
Go online or to these businesses to find out more.
Keep Your Kid's Brain From Turning to Mush
What to watch, read, and play over the summer to keep your kids' brains from turning to mush. Click here for a great article from www.commonsensemedia.org.
Summer Reading Tips for Parents
by Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (1997)
Efforts should be made during the summer to help children sustain reading skills, practice reading and read for enjoyment.
Reading builds visualization, thinking and language abilities. Taking the time to read with your child can help you evaluate your child's reading skills.
Of course, children need free time in the summer to relax and enjoy the pleasures of childhood. So summer reading should be fun. Following are a few tips to make reading more enjoyable for your children this summer.
Read aloud together with your child every day.Make it fun by reading outdoors on the front steps, patio, at the beach or park. Also, let your children read to you. For younger children, point out the relationship between words and sounds.
Set a good example!Parents must be willing to model behavior for their children. Keep lots of reading material around the house. Turn off the TV and have each person read his book, including adults!
Read the same book as your child and discuss it.This is the way to develop habits of the mind and build capacity for insight and thought.
Buy books on tape, especially for a child with a learning disability. Listen to them in the car, or turn off the TV and have the family listen to them together.
Take your children to the library or bookstore regularly.Most libraries and book stores sponsor summer reading clubs with easy-to-reach goals for kids. A library and book store events calendar was included in your child's summer reading packet so that you will know all of the events being offered in June and July.
Subscribe to magazines like Sports Illustrated for Kids, Highlights, or National Geographic World.Encourage older children to read the newspaper and current events magazines, to keep up the reading habit over the summer and develop vocabulary. Ask them to think about what they've read, and listen to what they say.
Ease disappointment over summer separation from a favorite school friend by encouraging them to become e-pals or pen pals.Present both children with postcards or email addresses so they can communicate about the book and help each other.
Make trips a way to encourage reading by reading aloud traffic signs, billboards, and notices.Show your children how to read a map or GPS, and once you are on the road, let them take turns being the navigator.
Efforts should be made during the summer to help children sustain reading skills, practice reading and read for enjoyment.
Reading builds visualization, thinking and language abilities. Taking the time to read with your child can help you evaluate your child's reading skills.
Of course, children need free time in the summer to relax and enjoy the pleasures of childhood. So summer reading should be fun. Following are a few tips to make reading more enjoyable for your children this summer.
Read aloud together with your child every day.Make it fun by reading outdoors on the front steps, patio, at the beach or park. Also, let your children read to you. For younger children, point out the relationship between words and sounds.
Set a good example!Parents must be willing to model behavior for their children. Keep lots of reading material around the house. Turn off the TV and have each person read his book, including adults!
Read the same book as your child and discuss it.This is the way to develop habits of the mind and build capacity for insight and thought.
Buy books on tape, especially for a child with a learning disability. Listen to them in the car, or turn off the TV and have the family listen to them together.
Take your children to the library or bookstore regularly.Most libraries and book stores sponsor summer reading clubs with easy-to-reach goals for kids. A library and book store events calendar was included in your child's summer reading packet so that you will know all of the events being offered in June and July.
Subscribe to magazines like Sports Illustrated for Kids, Highlights, or National Geographic World.Encourage older children to read the newspaper and current events magazines, to keep up the reading habit over the summer and develop vocabulary. Ask them to think about what they've read, and listen to what they say.
Ease disappointment over summer separation from a favorite school friend by encouraging them to become e-pals or pen pals.Present both children with postcards or email addresses so they can communicate about the book and help each other.
Make trips a way to encourage reading by reading aloud traffic signs, billboards, and notices.Show your children how to read a map or GPS, and once you are on the road, let them take turns being the navigator.
Entering 9th Grade?
If you are entering 9th Grade, check out the Lindenwold High School Summer Reading Blog for your choices and directions.
What does "lexile" mean?
I keep seeing “750L” on my child’s books. What does this mean?
A Lexile measure can range from BR (Beginning Reader) all the way up to 1700L (Lexile). This number indicates the reading level of a child or a book. By comparing the child’s Lexile reading measure with the Lexile text measure of a book, you can decide whether the text will be too difficult, too easy, or just right for the child’s reading ability. When a book, article, or piece of text gets a Lexile text measure, this is based on two factors: word frequency and sentence length. Word frequency is how many syllables are counted within 100 words. A text with many long words might make it difficult to understand. A text with many long sentences might also make it difficult to understand.
How does LMS figure out my child’s Lexile?
Lindenwold Middle School uses a diagnostic reading test called the NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress). This is a computer-adaptive test, which means the test questions will change depending on the ability level of the student. When the test is finished, it instantly provides students with a Lexile score so that they can see their reading growth. The Reading MAP test is given to students three times a year, in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. Standardized tests such as the NJ ASK do not provide a Lexile score. Contact the Main Office at 856 (346-3330) and ask to speak to an administrator who can provide you with your child’s Lexile score. You can find out more about Lexile measures by visiting www.Lexile.com
A Lexile measure can range from BR (Beginning Reader) all the way up to 1700L (Lexile). This number indicates the reading level of a child or a book. By comparing the child’s Lexile reading measure with the Lexile text measure of a book, you can decide whether the text will be too difficult, too easy, or just right for the child’s reading ability. When a book, article, or piece of text gets a Lexile text measure, this is based on two factors: word frequency and sentence length. Word frequency is how many syllables are counted within 100 words. A text with many long words might make it difficult to understand. A text with many long sentences might also make it difficult to understand.
How does LMS figure out my child’s Lexile?
Lindenwold Middle School uses a diagnostic reading test called the NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress). This is a computer-adaptive test, which means the test questions will change depending on the ability level of the student. When the test is finished, it instantly provides students with a Lexile score so that they can see their reading growth. The Reading MAP test is given to students three times a year, in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. Standardized tests such as the NJ ASK do not provide a Lexile score. Contact the Main Office at 856 (346-3330) and ask to speak to an administrator who can provide you with your child’s Lexile score. You can find out more about Lexile measures by visiting www.Lexile.com
Ok, I know my child’s Lexile level. Now what?
Knowing your child’s Lexile will help you choose the right books—those that are not too easy or too frustrating for him or her.
A reader’s recommended Lexile range is 50L above and 100L below his or her Lexile measure. For example, if your child currently has a Lexile measure of 900L, their reading “sweet spot” are books that measure around 800L to 950L. However, a child’s excitement or background knowledge about a certain topic can often raise their ability to read a text that is more than 50L above their reading measure.
Search for a book at www.barnesandnoble.com before heading to the library. Barnes and Noble provide Lexile measures for most of the books in their children and teen collections. You can even search for books within your child’s Lexile range!
Entering 6th Grade? Here are your choices.
Crash
560 Lexile
Countless books have an antihero who's a bully-jock. I don't remember ever seeing through the eyes of a character like that until I read Spinelli's book. Crash has sported this nickname since the Christmas he got his first football helmet and bowled over a female cousin who was coming to visit. As the years pass, he adds to his tough-guy image by becoming a football hero who battles his way down the field and tormenting Penn Webb, a sensitive, vegetarian, environmentalist. Crash has a thick cruel skin. When his beloved grandfather has a stroke, Crash begins to reevaluate the role he's lived for so many years. "I had always thought my name and me were the same thing," he wonders to himself, "Now there was a crack of daylight between them, like my shell was coming loose. It was scary." That crack widens until he begins to understand and like who he really is. Short chapters, humor, sports, and great characters make this a sure-win for reluctant readers and a great read aloud.
Stargirl
590 Lexile
Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of “Stargirl, Stargirl.” She captures Leo Borlock’s heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first.
Then they turn on her. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and Leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her: normal. In this celebration of nonconformity, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love.
In this story about the perils of popularity, the courage of nonconformity, and the thrill of first love, an eccentric student named Stargirl changes Mica High School forever.
The Fire Within
630 Lexile
Best-selling author, Chris d'Lacey, brings us a magical story about mysterious hand crafted clay dragons who have unusual powers.
When David moves in with Liz and Lucy, he discovers a collection of hand crafted, clay dragons that comes to life and has magical powers. David's personalized dragon, Gadzooks, can forecast the future, and inspires him to write a story which reveals the truth behind an unsolved mystery close to home. The story has an unhappy ending, and when David realizes the consequences of it he is angry. Then David finds Gadzooks crying and near death, and he discovers that these special dragons die when they are not loved. Soon David is forced to save his friend and unlock the powers of the fire within.
Thor: The Junior Novel
No Lexile
The Asgardian warrior continues his big-screen adventures in Thor: The Dark World as he battles to save Earth and all Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's Thor and Marvel's The Avengers, Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, the God of Thunder must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
Maniac Magee
820 Lexile
Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee might have lived a normal life if a freak accident hadn't made him an orphan. After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to run—and not just run away, but run. This is where the myth of Maniac Magee begins, as he changes the lives of a racially divided small town with his amazing and legendary feats.
After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries.
Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul (Collected Stories)
780 Lexile
From remembering their own life experience or to watching their own children grow, most people recognize that the preteen years, ages nine to thirteen, can be one of the most awkward times in life-a period of tremendous physical and emotional change. At this age, youngsters are eager to leave the "kid" stage, yet are uncertain about what adolescence will bring; they'd rather listen to peers over parents, and hear all too often to "wait until you're older."Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul will guide kids through this transition.
Written by and for preteens, this uplifting collection of stories touches on the emotions and situations they experience every day: making and losing friends, fitting in while keeping their personal identity, discovering the opposite sex, dealing with pressures at school including violence, and coping with family issues such as divorce.
Odd Squad: Zero Tolerance
490 Lexile
490 Lexile
After taming the school's biggest bully, Nick, Molly and Karl expect to bask in Safety Patrol glory. But without a bully to set straight, all they're left with is helping sixth graders cross the hall and reminding everyone that Jell-o meat stains.
Enter new kid Simone, who becomes fast friends with Molly but gets on Nick's nerves when she makes light of his quest to find Emily, the mysterious middle school protector who may or may not be real. In an effort to prove he's right, Nick tries to flush Emily out, only to bring the wrath of a new Zero Tolerance policy down on Emily Dickinson Middle School.
Nick's in way over his head (he's not that tall in the first place) and risks expulsion if he can't restore his good name. Since Nick is an expert at making wrong moves, he could be in big trouble. Because if there's one thing worse than being the shortest seventh grader in the history of the world, it'shaving to go through it twice.
Entering 5th Grade? Here are your choices.
Each 4th grade student will be given one of these summer reading books to take home.
If you decide you don't like your book or want to read more than one, you can go to the LMS Guidance office and exchange.
Big Nate: In a Class by Himself (590L)
500 Lexile
Sixth grader Nate Wright doesn't excel in much at P.S.38. He's not as smart as his best friend Francis nor as lamely funny as his other best friend Teddy, and he's certainly not (unfortunately) successful at everything, like his annoying older sister Ellen. So when Teddy slips Nate a fortune cookie and the fortune reads "Today you will surpass all others," Nate is stoked. Just how will he surpass all others? You'll find out. Perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid. Thank goodness sequels are planned.
Geronimo Stilton: The Discovery of America (Graphic Novel)
In his first time-traveling adventure, Geronimo and co. join Christopher Columbus on his voyage from Italy to America in 1492 in order to stop the Pirate cats and save all of the mice on Mouse Island.
Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp (590L)
The Bailey Elementary third-graders are greeted at camp by the growling, barefoot Mr. Jenkins. He eats nearly raw hamburgers, avoids lights and campfires, and warns the campers about the legend of a little boy's disappearance and the howl of a lone wolf. Could Mr. Jenkins be a werewolf?
The Jacket (760L)
In The Jacket, a sixth-grader makes the wrong assumptions about another student simply because of his color, and as a result, he is forced to examine his own racist thoughts and how they play out in his life.
School Story (760L)
Natalie's best friend, Zoe, is sure that the novel Natalie's written is good enough to be published. But how can a twelve-year-old girl publish a book? Natalie's mother is an editor for a big children's publisher, but Natalie doesn't want to ask for any favors. Then Zoe has a brilliant idea: Natalie can submit her manuscript under a pen name, with Zoe acting as her literary agent. But it's not easy for two sixth graders to put themselves over as grown-ups, even with some help from a couple of real grown-ups who are supportive but skeptical. The next best-selling school story may be in their hands -- but can Natalie and Zoe pull off their masquerade?
Janitor's Boy (770L)
IT WAS THE PERFECT CRIME. Unfortunately, it also led to the perfect punishment. When Jack Rankin gets busted for defacing a school desk with a huge wad of disgusting, watermelon bubble gum, the principal sentences him to three weeks of after-school gum cleanup for the chief custodian. The problem is, Jack's anger at the chief custodian was the reason for his gum project in the first place. The chief custodian happens to be Jack's dad. But doing time in the school basement after hours reveals some pretty surprising things: about the school, about Jack's father, and about Jack himself.
Frindle (830L)
Nicholas Allen is not a troublemaker -- he's just creative. When he decides to liven things up in Mrs. Granger's fifth grade language arts class, he comes up with the greatest plan yet. He invents a new word for a pen -- frindle. It doesn't take long for frindle to take root and soon the excitement spreads beyond the school and town and unleashes a series of events that rapidly spins out of control.
Wondering what "760L" means? Click here to learn more about Lexile measures and reading ability.
See How to Complete Your Summer Reading link to download your packet.
And come to Summer Reading Project Day on August 28th!
If you decide you don't like your book or want to read more than one, you can go to the LMS Guidance office and exchange.
Big Nate: In a Class by Himself (590L)
500 Lexile
Sixth grader Nate Wright doesn't excel in much at P.S.38. He's not as smart as his best friend Francis nor as lamely funny as his other best friend Teddy, and he's certainly not (unfortunately) successful at everything, like his annoying older sister Ellen. So when Teddy slips Nate a fortune cookie and the fortune reads "Today you will surpass all others," Nate is stoked. Just how will he surpass all others? You'll find out. Perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid. Thank goodness sequels are planned.
Geronimo Stilton: The Discovery of America (Graphic Novel)
In his first time-traveling adventure, Geronimo and co. join Christopher Columbus on his voyage from Italy to America in 1492 in order to stop the Pirate cats and save all of the mice on Mouse Island.
Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp (590L)
The Bailey Elementary third-graders are greeted at camp by the growling, barefoot Mr. Jenkins. He eats nearly raw hamburgers, avoids lights and campfires, and warns the campers about the legend of a little boy's disappearance and the howl of a lone wolf. Could Mr. Jenkins be a werewolf?
The Jacket (760L)
In The Jacket, a sixth-grader makes the wrong assumptions about another student simply because of his color, and as a result, he is forced to examine his own racist thoughts and how they play out in his life.
School Story (760L)
Natalie's best friend, Zoe, is sure that the novel Natalie's written is good enough to be published. But how can a twelve-year-old girl publish a book? Natalie's mother is an editor for a big children's publisher, but Natalie doesn't want to ask for any favors. Then Zoe has a brilliant idea: Natalie can submit her manuscript under a pen name, with Zoe acting as her literary agent. But it's not easy for two sixth graders to put themselves over as grown-ups, even with some help from a couple of real grown-ups who are supportive but skeptical. The next best-selling school story may be in their hands -- but can Natalie and Zoe pull off their masquerade?
Janitor's Boy (770L)
IT WAS THE PERFECT CRIME. Unfortunately, it also led to the perfect punishment. When Jack Rankin gets busted for defacing a school desk with a huge wad of disgusting, watermelon bubble gum, the principal sentences him to three weeks of after-school gum cleanup for the chief custodian. The problem is, Jack's anger at the chief custodian was the reason for his gum project in the first place. The chief custodian happens to be Jack's dad. But doing time in the school basement after hours reveals some pretty surprising things: about the school, about Jack's father, and about Jack himself.
Frindle (830L)
Nicholas Allen is not a troublemaker -- he's just creative. When he decides to liven things up in Mrs. Granger's fifth grade language arts class, he comes up with the greatest plan yet. He invents a new word for a pen -- frindle. It doesn't take long for frindle to take root and soon the excitement spreads beyond the school and town and unleashes a series of events that rapidly spins out of control.
Wondering what "760L" means? Click here to learn more about Lexile measures and reading ability.
See How to Complete Your Summer Reading link to download your packet.
And come to Summer Reading Project Day on August 28th!
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