Title: Turtle in Paradise
Author: Jennifer Holm
Rating: 5/5
When Turtle is sent to her aunt’s house in Key West, Florida, she has no idea what she is in store for. All of the boys are more than she can handle. Meeting her grandmother for the first time is not what she anticipated. Hunting for a hidden treasure is not as exciting as it should be. But in the end, Turtle finds her true family and appreciates her mom for who she is.
Title: Pulse
Author: Patrick Carman
Rating: 5/5
Living in the year 2051 Faith and her classmates are never without their personal tablet. Through the tablet Faith goes to school and communicates with her parents and her friends. When Faith’s closest friend is sent to the States she is saddened. But when she learns she has a ‘pulse’, this talent takes over and could be more trouble than help.
The first in a trilogy.
**This book is only checked out with Mrs. Kalush’s permission.**
Mr. Kalush and I leave for vacation tomorrow. Not only do I look forward to vacations to relax, swim, hang out with Mr. Kalush, and travel to somewhere new but I LOVE to spend even more time reading. While packing, I made sure I had room for all of my books – probably a few extras – just in case. I do not like being without a book on a trip! I’ve packed the following books for my trip, and I hope to get through as many as possible:
Pulse by Patrick Carman
The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer Holm
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
Dash of Magic by Kathryn Littlewood
Hold Fast by Blue Balliett
Title: Center of Everything
Author: Linda Urban
Rating: 5/5
While struggling with her grandmother’s passing, Ruby Pepperdine makes a wish on the town statue. To her surprise it comes true! However, having wishes come true can be more trouble than they are worth. Is it worth getting in a fight with your best friend? Ruby learns about herself, her friend, and more about her grandmother.
Title: The Odd Squad
Author: Michael Fry
Rating: 5/5
Nick, Molly, and Karl are not your average middle school students. Nick believes he is the shortest and is always stuffed into his locker by a bully, Roy. Molly is extraordinarily tall and Karl doesn’t fit in with his peers. The school counselor decides the best way to solve their problems is to put them in charge of the ‘safety patrol’. Mr. Dupree, the school custodian, comes to their rescue with some odd solutions. Do they actually work?
Title: Rump
Author: Liesl Shurtliff
Rating: 5/5
Rump is the true story of Rumpelstiltskin. One day Rump learns he has a magic talent – he can spin straw into gold. His talent is wanted by the wealthy king. Young Rump learns more about himself and what is truly important in his life. Is it gold or is it the friends and family you surround yourself with?
**I will be using a rating scale of 5, rather than 10 from now on.**
So summer is here and there is no better time to read, read, read!! So far I’ve averaged to read one book per day. I’ve finished my hot read from the school year and started some B.O.B books. Since there are so many, I’ll list them below with my rating.
I’d love to hear what you are reading and add any recommendations to my summer someday list.
Tangle of Knots by Lisa Graff 8/10
Prodigy by Marie Lu 10/10
B.O.B. Books:
Shiver Me Timbers by Douglas Elorian 10/10
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba 7/10
Sarah Gives Thanks by Mike Allegra 9/10
The Camping Trip That Changed America by Barb Rosenstock 9/10
The Wooden Sword by Ann Redisch Stampler 9/10
Hans my Hedgehog by Kate Coombs 8/10
Brothers at Bat by Audrey Vernick 10/10
Minette’s Feast by Susanna Reich 8/10
Alex the Parrot – No Ordinary Bird – A True Story by Stephanie Spinner 10/10
Jimmy the Greatest by Jairo Buitarago 9/10
A Bus Called Heaven by Bob Graham 10/10
Jangles: A Big Fish Story by David Shannon 9/10
Auntie Yang’s Great Soybean Picnic by Ginnie Lo 7/10
The Obstinate Pen by Frank Dormer 10/10
The Quiet Place by Sarah Stewart 9/10
Reading is the number one way you can keep up with your reading skills and strategies. Throughout the summer I will post book chats and summaries on books which I have read. Feel free to respond with a comment, question, and/or a book recommendation of your own! I will respond to any questions, comments you have, too!
Come August, if you can prove to me (in any way of your choosing) that you actually READ 5 just right books over the summer, I will have a special prize for you! I know you can all do it!!
Happy Summer Reading!
On Friday to create their summer reading lists students took part in Speed Book Dating. Students were lined up across from a partner with their reading log. For three minutes students shared their favorite books they would recommend for summer reading. The students did well at this! I saw many great summer book lists! I hope students keep these lists with them over the summer during library and bookstore trips.
I’ve created a survey including some of the highlights of the school year. Please take a moment to take the survey. I cannot tell who the answers are from, so please be honest! Please include comments when necessary! Your honesty helps me plan for next school year.
Click here to take the survey.
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