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SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT STUDENTS ENTERING 7TH GRADE (2009-2010)
TWO NOVELS WILL BE READ OVER THE SUMMER VACATION.
First > Read Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt
It is suggested that students keep a handwritten summary of
this book by chapter/section, as well as any additional handwritten
notes. Upon your return to school, there will be a test on
the novel. You will be permitted to use your handwritten book notes
for the test. You will not be graded on your notes. Any notes used
for the test must be your original handwritten notes; you will not
be permitted to use any cliff notes/spark notes or typed notes of any
kind.
Second > Read any one of the following books:
Something Upstairs, by Avi When he moves from Los Angeles
to Providence, Rhode Island, Kenny discovers that his new house is
haunted by the spirit of a black slave boy who asks Kenny to return
with him to the nineteenth century to prevent his murder by slave
traders.
Walk Two Moons, by Creech After her mother leaves home
suddenly, thirteen year-old Sal and her grandparents take a car trip
retracing her mothers route. Along the way, Sal recounts the story
of her friend, Phoebe, whose mother also left.
Never Mind!: a twin novel, by Avi and Rachel Vail
Fraternal twins, Edward and Meg, have nothing in common, so they are
just as shocked as everyone else when Megs hopes for popularity and
Edwards mischievous schemes coincidentally collide in a hilarious
showdown.
Chasing Vermeer, by Blue Baliett When seemingly unrelated
and strange events start to happen and a precious Vermeer painting
disappears, eleven-year-olds Petra and Calder combine their talents
to solve an international art scandal.
Millions, by Frank Cottrell Boyce After their mother dies,
two brothers find a huge amount of British money which they must
spend quickly before England switches to the new European currency,
but they disagree on what to do with it.
The Secret Language of Girls, by Frances ORoarke Dowell
Marylin and Kate have been friends since nursery school, but when
Marylin becomes a middle school cheerleader and Kate begins to
develop other interests, their relationship is put to the test.
Flipped, by Wendelin Van Draanen In alternating chapters,
two teenage describe their how their feelings about themselves, each
other, and their families have changed over the years.
Travel Team, by Mike Lupica After he is cut from his
travel basketball team the very same team that his father once led
to national prominence twelve-year-old Danny Walker forms his own
team of cast-offs that might have a shot at victory.
Maniac Magee, by Spinelli After his parents die, Jeffrey
Lionel Magees life becomes legendary; he accomplishes athletic and
other feats.
A Long Way From Chicago, by Peck Two teenagers go to stay
with their eccentric grandmother in her small Illinois town during
the Great Depression.
Students will complete various assignments for the second
novel upon their return to school. It is suggested that students
keep a summary of this book by chapter/section.
Enjoy your summer vacation. I look forward to seeing you in
September !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs. Hall
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