From SPF Summer Reading Hub: All incoming 8th grade students must read one fiction book and one nonfiction book from the choices below. As they read, students should take notes in the style of their choice in order to prepare for an assessment in the fall. (From School District: Titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level are indicated with an asterisk (*).)
From SPF Summer Reading Hub: All incoming 7th grade students must read at least one book from the list of fiction titles below and one nonfiction book of their choice. As they read their fiction book, students must complete this graphic organizer. (From School District: Titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level are indicated with an asterisk (*).)
The War that Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Ten-year-old Ada has never been outside—her mother is too ashamed of her twisted foot. But when her brother Jamie is sent out of London during World War II, Ada escapes to join him. Taken in by the reluctant Susan Smith, Ada begins to experience freedom for the first time—learning to ride a pony, read, and trust. As war rages on, Ada discovers strength and love—but fears it could all be taken away if she and Jamie are forced to return to their mother. Place a hold today
Alone by Megan E. Freeman
Twelve-year-old Maddie plans a secret sleepover—but wakes to find her town mysteriously abandoned. With no power, no internet, and no one around, she must learn to survive alone. Her only companions are a loyal dog named George and the books she reads. As she faces disasters, danger, and deep loneliness, Maddie discovers just how strong and resourceful she can be. Place a hold today.
Legend by Marie Lu
In a war-torn future where the western U.S. has become the Republic, June is a military prodigy from a wealthy family, and Day is the nation’s most wanted criminal from the slums. When June’s brother is murdered and Day is named the suspect, their paths collide. But as June hunts Day and he fights to protect his family, they uncover dark truths about their government—and the real reason their lives are connected. Place a hold today.
Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes*
Donte feels out of place at Middlefield Prep, where he’s one of the only Black students and constantly compared to his lighter-skinned brother, Trey. After an incident with popular student “King” Alan leads to Donte’s arrest, he decides to fight back—by beating Alan at fencing. With help from a former Olympic fencer, Donte trains hard, hoping to earn respect, reclaim his identity, and find where he truly belongs.Place a hold today.
King of the Dragon Flies by Kacen Callender*
Twelve-year-old Kingston James believes his brother Khalid became a dragonfly after he died—shedding his first skin to live by the bayou. As grief changes King’s family, he hides his dreams of Khalid and the pain of losing his best friend, Sandy, after Khalid warned him to stay away—worried people might think King is gay too. But when Sandy runs away from his abusive father and hides in King’s backyard, the boys rekindle their friendship and create a secret refuge by the bayou. Together, they face hard truths about identity, friendship, and loss. Place a hold today.
Two Degrees by Alan Gratz
Fire, ice, and flood—three disasters, four kids fighting to survive. Akira faces a fast-moving wildfire in California. Owen and George confront a polar bear on the Canadian tundra. Natalie is swept away by hurricane floodwaters in Miami. As climate change turns their worlds upside down, these kids are connected in surprising ways that could change their lives forever. Place a hold today.
Seventh Grade – Suggested Non-Fiction– From School District
(From School District: Titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level are indicated with an asterisk (*).)
I Am Malala (Young Readers) by Malala YousafzaiHidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat
Free Lunch by Rex Ogle*Port Chicago 50 by Steve Sheinkin
From SPF Summer Reading Hub: All incoming 6th grade students must read at least one of the titles below. As they read, students must complete the summer notes document found here.
Crash by Jerry Spinelli
Cocky seventh-grade super-jock Crash Coogan got his nickname the day he used his first football helmet to knock his cousin Bridget flat on her backside. And he has been running over people ever since, especially Penn Webb, the dweeby, vegetarian Quaker kid who lives down the block. Through the eyes of Crash, readers get a rare glimpse into the life of a bully in this unforgettable and beloved story about stereotypes and the surprises life can bring. Place a hold today
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
Unfortunately, Roy’s first acquaintance in Florida is Dana Matherson, a well-known bully. Then again, if Dana hadn’t been sinking his thumbs into Roy’s temples and mashing his face against the school-bus window, Roy might never have spotted the running boy. And the running boy is he was running away from the school bus, carried no books, and–here’s the odd part–wore no shoes. Sensing a mystery, Roy sets himself on the boy’s trail. The chase introduces him to potty-trained alligators, a fake-fart champion, some burrowing owls, a renegade eco-avenger, and several extremely poisonous snakes with unnaturally sparkling tails. Place a hold today.
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson
In an old attic in Lambert, South Carolina, a letter waits for Candice Miller. It’s addressed to her grandmother, who left town in disgrace, and tells of a buried injustice, a mysterious puzzle, and a hidden fortune. With help from Brandon, the quiet boy across the street, Candice sets out to solve the mystery her grandmother couldn’t—uncovering secrets from Lambert’s past and their own families along the way. Place a hold today.
Wish by Barbara O’Connor
Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish for years, hoping it will finally come true. But when she’s sent to live with relatives in the Blue Ridge Mountains, everything feels uncertain—until she meets Wishbone, a stray dog, and Howard, an unexpected new friend. As her world begins to shift, Charlie starts to realize that what she truly needs might be very different from what she wished for. Place a hold today.
The Thing I’m Most Afraid of by Kristen Levine
Twelve-year-old Becca isn’t thrilled to spend the summer in Austria with her dad—especially with her severe anxiety. Armed with her Doomsday Journal to manage her fears, she braces for the worst. But unexpected friendships with Felix, her dad’s girlfriend’s son, and Sara, a young Bosnian refugee, help Becca navigate a new city and her own worries. As she explores Vienna, she discovers she’s not alone—and that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but what you do in spite of it. Place a hold today.
City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
For generations, the city of Ember has survived underground—until now. Supplies are running low, the lights are beginning to fail, and darkness looms. When two kids, Lina and Doon, discover a mysterious parchment, they believe it may hold the key to saving their city. But can they decode its message in time—and convince others to follow them before it’s too late? Place a hold today.
Slacker by Gordon Korman
Cameron Boxer would rather game than do just about anything else—until one session goes too far and nearly burns his house down. To cover it up, he creates a fake school club to look responsible, but things spiral when others believe it’s real and name him president. Suddenly, Cameron is leading a mission to save a beaver, making unexpected friends—and enemies—along the way. For a kid who never cared, he’s now at the center of it all, and it’ll take every bit of his slacker genius to keep it together. Place a hold today.
From SPF Summer Reading Hub: All incoming 12th graders taking English IV College Prep must choose one of the following titles and take notes in the style of their choice in order to prepare for an assessment in the fall. Click on the image for more information. From SPF School District: Titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level are indicated with an asterisk (*).
In addition, students must have a rough draft of their personal narrative (college essay) that follows the past, present, future structure learned in 11th grade and found here.
From SPF Summer Reading Hub: All incoming 12th graders taking AP English Literature must read Silas Marner by George Eliot. As they read, students must take 3-5 notes per chapter with parenthetical MLA citations based on the guidelines here. In addition, students must choose one other title from the following. From SPF School District: Titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level are indicated with an asterisk (*).
In addition to reading, students should choose one other title from the following. Click on the image for more information. Titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level are indicated with an asterisk (*).
From SPF Summer Reading Hub: All incoming 11th graders taking English III College Prep must read The Complete Maus by Art Siegelman and take notes in the style of their choice in order to be prepared for an assessment in the fall. In addition, students must choose one other title from the following (below) Click on the image for more information. From SPF School District: Titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Maus* by Art Spiegelman
Print (multiple editions populate, please select the correct one you need – you may need to put volume 1 & volume 2 on hold)
Summer Reading Hub: All incoming 11th graders taking AP English Language must read On Writing by Stephen King and take notes in the style of their choice in order to be prepared for an assessment in the fall. In addition, students must choose one other title from the following (below). Click on the image for more information. From SPF School District: Titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level are indicated with an asterisk (*).
From SPF Summer Reading Hub: All incoming 10th graders should read The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger and take notes in the style of their choice to prepare for an assessment in the fall. In addition, students should choose one other title from the following (listed bel0w). Click on the image for more information. From School District: Titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level are indicated with an asterisk (*).
From SPF Summer Reading Hub: All incoming 9th graders should read Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. In addition, students should choose one other title from the following (below). From SPF School District: Titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level are indicated with an asterisk (*).
When a boy goes missing during a night of shapeshifting, thirteen-year-old Astor risks going against family tradition by using his magic to help locate him.
Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Life is hard there: never enough food, achingly dull, and without access to the medical care Omar knows his nonverbal brother needs. So when Omar has the opportunity to go to school, he knows it might be a chance to change their future . . . but it would also mean leaving his brother, the only family member he has left, every day.
Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran — a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister! Maureen and Francine are growing apart and there’s nothing Maureen can do to stop it. Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things for good?
Ben Ripley is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on science–but he’s entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior C.I.A. academy. Ben becomes an undercover agent and goes on his first assignment
Sunny Lewin has been packed off to Florida to live with her grandfather for the summer. At first she thought Florida might be fun — it is the home of Disney World, after all. But the place where Gramps lives is no amusement park. It’s full of . . . old people. Really old people. But the question remains — why is Sunny down in Florida in the first place? The answer lies in a family secret that won’t be secret to Sunny much longer. . .
A story that explores new worlds packed with amazing adventures; ancient mysteries; the unlikely bond of a clumsy dancer, a boy from the poorest slums, and a superstar athlete–and their quest to save one small, distant galaxy from the forces…
While searching for the truth surrounding her father’s death, Tabby Simon is unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty, where she discovers she is destined for something far greater than she ever could have imagined.
Like all peas, Pea loves to roll. So when a no-good strawberry dares him to roll all the way off the farm, he swears he can do it–eazy me-zee! But along the way, a powerful thunderstorm strikes and bounces Pea off course…and right into two unlikely newbuds: a bee named Bee who thinks she knows it all, and a bird named Jay who can’t figure out how to fly. On their own they may not look like much, but if this trio can stick together, they just might help Pea find his way back home!
