Las Virgenes Unified School District 4111 Las Virgenes Road Calabasas, California 91302 | 818-880-4000 www.lvusd.org/ Summer reading skill losses are cumulative, creating a wider gap each year. Research suggests that children who read as few as six books over the summer maintain the level of reading skills they achieved during the preceding school year. Reading more books leads to even greater success! Las Virgenes Reads 2017 Las Virgenes Reads 2017, a summer reading campaign, is for all students from preschool through high school. The program’s main goal is to create confident, capable readers. There are no reading logs, no quizzes, no tests, and no worksheets. All students do is "Just Read!" Barbara Andrews, Reading Specialist, and Tina Johnson, District Library Media Specialist, have put together suggested titles of newer books that will keep students engaged with reading over the summer. Check out the video on the district website to join in with the fun and remember "Just Read!"
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Las Virgenes Unified School District4111 Las Virgenes RoadCalabasas, California 91302 | 818-880-4000www.lvusd.org/
Summer reading skill losses are cumulative,creating a wider gap each year. Research suggeststhat children who read as few as six books over thesummer maintain the level of reading skills theyachieved during the preceding school year. Readingmore books leads to even greater success!
Las Virgenes Reads 2017Las Virgenes Reads 2017, a summer readingcampaign, is for all students from preschool throughhigh school. The program’s main goal is to createconfident, capable readers. There are no readinglogs, no quizzes, no tests, and no worksheets. Allstudents do is "Just Read!"
Barbara Andrews, Reading Specialist, and TinaJohnson, District Library Media Specialist, have puttogether suggested titles of newer books that willkeep students engaged with reading over thesummer. Check out the video on the district websiteto join in with the fun and remember "Just Read!"
Beginning ReadersThis category, which includes picture books, is for children who are non-readers or just beginning to read.
RRaindraindrops Rops Rollollby April Pulley SayreIn a gorgeously photo-illustratednonfiction book, readers learn abouthe wonders of rain, from the beauty ofa raindrop balanced on a leaf to theamazing, never-ending water cyclethat keeps our planet in balance.
Biscuit Goes tBiscuit Goes to School (o School (SeriesSeries))by Alyssa Satin CapucilliDespite not being allowed to attend,Biscuit decides to see for himself whatschool is about, but once in theclassroom, he knows he better stay outof view of the teacher.
I JI Just Wust Wanant tt to Say Goodo Say GoodNNighighttby Rachel IsadoraWanting to put off bedtime for aslong as possible, young Lala, alittle girl growing up in Africa, bidsgoodnight to the people andanimals before saying goodnightto the moon.
The ChThe Chupacabrupacabra Aa Atte thee theCandelabrCandelabraaby Marc Tyler NoblemanA whimsical tale based on thelegendary monster follows theexperiences of three little goats whotire of living in fear of being eaten by aChupacabra and decide to scare it.
FFoox and the Jx and the Jumping Conumping Conttestestby Corey R. TaborA loveable , trickster fox and his animalfriends compete in a jumping contestthat Fox, a less-than-ideal jumper,schemes to win.
HHoottel Bruceel Bruceby Ryan T HigginsReturning from a southernmigration trip with his goslings,a very tired and grumpy beardiscovers that a trio of micehave turned his den into a hotel.
The WThe Watater Princesser Princessby Susan VerdeThis tale follows the experiencesof a young girl who dreams ofbringing drinking water to herAfrican village as she rises earlyevery morning and makes longjourneys to the well with a heavypot that she carries on her head.
ChickChicken Sten Story Tory Timeimeby Sandy AsherCrossing the road to get to thelibrary for story time, a chickenenjoys the story so much that it tellsits friends, causing more chickens,to arrive to hear stories.
RRules oules of the Hf the Houseouseby Mac BarnettIan follows the rules and his sister,Jenny, never does but when sheangers some monsters while breakingall the rules of their vacation house inthe woods, Ian realizes there shouldbe a rule about protecting your sisterfrom monsters.
TherThere is a Te is a Tribe oribe of Kidsf Kidsby Lane SmithThis book traces a young boy'sencounters with a colony ofpenguins, a smack of jellyfish, aconstellation of stars and otherenchanting groups.
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Beginning ReadersThis category, which includes picture books, is for children who are non-readers or just beginning to read.
TTeacupeacupby Rebecca YoungA boy travels across the sea in arowboat in search of a new home,making a journey that is long anddifficult--but also filled with beautyand hope.
This is Our BabThis is Our Babyy, Born T, Born Todayodayby Varsha BajajA baby elephant's birth is celebratedby its loving herd in this sweet tale.
One Day in theOne Day in theEEucalypucalyptus, Etus, EucalypucalyptustusTTrreeeeby Daniel BernstromCombines read-aloud, lyrical textwith culturally inspiredillustrations in the story of a littleboy who outsmarts a snake.
That's MThat's Me Le Looving Yving Yououby Amy Krouse RosenthalAn picture book about thelove shared between parentsand children. Includesmessages about how aparent's presence can be feltin the natural world, from asoft breeze to a shining star.
WWolf Campolf Campby Andrea ZuillHeading to Wolf Camp foran exciting week, Homer thedog joins his fellow campersas they howl, track, hunt andeat bad food whilemanaging feelingsof homesickness.
Douglas, YDouglas, You Nou NeedeedGlasses!Glasses!by Ged AdamsonA dog has trouble because ofhis poor eyesight, from eatingout of the wrong bowl to walkingthrough cement, until his ownertakes him to an eye doctor.
A UA Unicorn Nnicorn Named Sparkleamed Sparkleby Amy YoungMail-ordering a pet unicorn that sheimagines will be a beautiful companionwith whom she can share magicaladventures, Lucy is dismayed when aunicorn who looks suspiciously like agoat and has fleas arrives.
TheThey All Saw a Caty All Saw a Catby Brendan WenzelIn simple, rhythmic prose and stylizedpictures, a cat walks through theworld, and all the other creatures seeand acknowledge the cat.
School's FSchool's First Day oirst Day of Schoolf Schoolby Adam RexThe best-selling author ofFrankenstein Makes a Sandwich andthe Coretta Scott King Honor-winningillustrator of Harlem's Little Blackbirdpresent the story of how a schoolbuilding shares jitters with thestudents on a first day of school.
VincenVincent Pt Painaints his Hts his Houseouseby Tedd ArnoldVincent's animal friends disagreeon how he should paint his house,so Vincent comes up with acolorful solution.
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Transitional ReadersThis category is for students who are moving from primary books to early chapter books.
WWe Fe Found a Hound a Hat (at (SeriesSeries))by Jon KlassenA conclusion to the celebrated trilogyby the Caldecott Medal-winningcreator of This Is Not My Hat followsthe hilarious efforts of two increasinglyestranged, deadpan turtles to share asingle hat between them.
MMax at Nax at Nighight (t (SeriesSeries))by Ed VereA companion to Max the Brave findsMax unable to settle down to sleepwhen he is unable to say goodnight to amissing moon, a dilemma that promptshis journey to find the moon so that hecan complete his nighttime routine.
Super HSuper Happappy Py Party Bearsarty BearsPParty Collectionarty Collection ((SeriesSeries))by Marcie ColleenCollects the fun had by the jolly bearsfrom the Grumpy Woods as they partyaway their problems and dance along toa woodpecker's loud and rhythmicpecking.
The QuickThe Quickest Kid inest Kid inClarkClarksvillesvilleby Pat Zietlow MillerGrowing up in the town of Clarksville,Tennessee, in the 1960s, Alta's familycannot afford to buy her newsneakers--but she still plans to attendthe parade celebrating her heroWilma Rudolph's three Olympic gold
medals.
The Cookie FThe Cookie Fiascoiascoby Dan SantatThe Caldecott Medal-winning creator ofThe Adventures of Beekle and theCaldecott Honor-winning creator ofKnuffle Bunny present the story of fourwacky animal friends who struggle toshare three cookies.
PPeette the Cat : Te the Cat : Too Cool foo Cool fororSchool (School (SeriesSeries))by Kim DeanUnable to decide which outfit will makehim look cool at school, Pete the Catconsiders the many colorful choices inhis wardrobe before discovering that it isnot what he wears, but how he wears hisclothes that makes him cool.
Game OvGame Overer, Super R, Super Rabbit Boabbit Boy!y!by Thomas FlinthamWhen the nefarious King Viking createsa robot army to spread No Funthroughout Animal Town and abductsfun-loving Singing Dog, video gamecharacter Super Rabbit Boy must usehis speed and bravery to save the day.
The NThe Noottebook oebook of Doomf DoomCollection (Collection (SeriesSeries))by Troy CummingsWhen Alexander moves to Stermont hefinds a notebook full of monster drawings,but the monsters are actually real and itis up to him and his new best friends toprotect the town.
HHi! Fly Guy (i! Fly Guy (SeriesSeries))by Tedd ArnoldWhile out on a search to find the perfectcreature to bring to "The Amazing PetShow," a young boy encounters a friendlyfly who is more than happy to lend him ahand, in an amusing tale about a veryunlikely friendship.
Big Bad DeBig Bad Dettectivective Ae Agencygencyby Bruce HaleAccused of ransacking the houses ofthe Three Little Pigs, Wolfgang is givenone day by the ruler of Fairylandia tofind the real culprit, aided by a fourthpig.
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Transitional ReadersThis category is for students who are moving from primary books to early chapter books.
CapCapttain Pug : The Dog Whoain Pug : The Dog WhoSailed the SeasSailed the Seasby Laura JamesEmbarking on a seafaring adventurethat is challenged by his fear of thewater, Pug, the canine best friend ofLady Miranda, takes a snack break inan empty picnic basket only to bepicked up by an unsuspecting stranger.
AActual Sizctual Sizeeby Steve JenkinsDiscusses and gives examples of thesize and weight of various animals andparts of animals.
MMessy Bessy (essy Bessy (SeriesSeries))by Vicki CameronWhen Bessy wakes up late for school,she rushes to get dressed, but she'shaving trouble since her clothes arescattered around her room.
WWaitingaitingby Kevin HenkesFive toy animal friends sit happilytogether on a windowsill, patientlywaiting for anticipated weatherchanges that are orchestrated by theiryoung human companion.
PicturPicture Day (e Day (SeriesSeries))by Susan NeesWhen her mother selects a boringoutfit for picture day at school, Missy,an exuberantly creative little girl, teamsup with her best friend, Oscar, and hertrusty cat, Pink, to identify an alternateoutfit that expresses her irrepressiblecharacter.
CapCapttain Aain Awwesome tesome to theo theRRescue (escue (SeriesSeries))by Stan KirbyPresents four stories in which EugeneMcGillicudy takes on the role ofCaptain Awesome and, with the helpof Nacho Cheese Man and theSunnyview Superhero Squad, andworks to defend Sunnyview from evil.
YYoung Cam Joung Cam Jansen and theansen and theLLost Tost Tooooth (th (SeriesSeries))by David A. AdlerCam Jansen uses her amazingphotographic memory to help classmateAnnie find the tooth she lost at school, in atitle of a popular series featuring theyoung sleuthhound.
OlivOliverer, Amanda, and, Amanda, andGrGrandmoandmother Pig (ther Pig (SeriesSeries))by Jean Van LeeuwenWhen Grandmother Pig comes for a visit,Oliver and Amanda learn just how muchfun it is to have a grandmother in thehouse.
LLulu and the Brulu and the Brononttosaurusosaurusby Judith ViorstLulu's parents refuse to give in when shedemands a brontosaurus for her birthdayand so she sets out to find her own, butwhile the brontosaurus she finally meetsapproves of pets, he does not intend to beLulu's.
CompleComplettely Clemenely Clementinetineby Sara PennypackerClementine faces changes at the end ofher third grade year and anticipates thebirth of her family's new baby
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Developing ReadersThese selections are for growing readers who are building reading stamina as they become more capable readers.
Bad Kitty TBad Kitty Takakes the Tes the Testest((SeriesSeries))by Nick BruelWhen the Society of Cat Aptitude rulesthat she is quite a bad cat, Kitty ischallenged to redeem her feline statusby taking a test with the help of CatSchool instructor Chatty Kitty and UncleMurray.
InspectInspector Flytror Flytrap (ap (SeriesSeries))by Tom AnglebergerA series starring a disabled mystery-solving Venus flytrap, who investigatesa mysterious glob on a recentlydiscovered da Vinci painting.
HHerere's He's Hank (ank (SeriesSeries))by Henry WinklerFrightened by a monster movie thatgives him nightmares in the days leadingup to Halloween, little Hank is reassuredby claims that zombies are not real untilthe people around him begin actingstrangely.
Book ScavBook Scavenger (enger (SeriesSeries))by Jennifer Chambliss BertmanAfter Emily and her family move to SanFrancisco, she teams up with new friendJames to figure out the secrets of an oddbook they find before the men whoattacked Emily's hero solve the mystery orcome after the friends.
CavCaveboeboy Davy Dave : Me : Morore Scre Scrawnawnyythan Brthan Brawnawnyyby Aaron ReynoldsA young caveman named Dave mustcomplete a dangerous rite of passagewith his peers.
The GrThe Great Meat Mouse Deouse Dettectivectivee((SeriesSeries))by Eve TitusSleuth Basil investigates themousenappings of a pair of twins aftermastering his detective skills in the cellarof the great Sherlock Holmes.
Olga and the Smelly ThingOlga and the Smelly Thingfrfrom Nom Noowherwhereeby Elise GravelDiscovering a grumpy, fussy creaturein her garbage can that she namesafter herself, young Olga befriends andstudies the eccentric Olgamus in waysthat introduce the scientific method,and other scientific concepts.
DonDon't W't Wear Pear Polkolka Doa DottUUnderwnderwear with Whitear with White Pe Panantstsby Allison GutknechtStruggling to manage a life that hasbeen complicated by the arrival of newtwins, her feud with an irritating nemesisand an fashion gaffe, 8-year-old Mandylooks forward to a school pageant.
The PThe Poeoet's Dogt's Dogby Patricia MacLachlanA dog with unusual communicationtalents loses his owner before rescuingtwo children trapped in a snowstorm andleading them to the shelter of the owner'scabin, where the children explore thememories there.
RReevvenge oenge of the Drf the Dragon Lagon Ladyady((SeriesSeries))by Kate McMullanAfter accidentally killing a dragon,Wiglaf hopes his friends at DragonSlayers' Academy will be able to helphim when he faces that dragon'smother, Seetha, the Beast of the East.
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Developing ReadersThese selections are for growing readers who are building reading stamina as they become more capable readers.
Shark School (Shark School (SeriesSeries))by Davy OceanThe adventures of Harry thehammerhead shark, including a class tripthat almost ends in disaster, adocumentary in which Harry dreams ofstarring, an encounter with a hungrysquid, and a mistaken report of a greatwhite shark.
Dog MDog Man (an (SeriesSeries))by Dav PilkeyPetey the cat's criminal curiosity is takingthe city by storm and it's up to Dog Man tounleash justice on this feline ruffian tosave the city and prevent Petey the catfrom getting away with the purr-fectcrime!
Song LSong Lee and the "I Hee and the "I Hatate Ye You"ou"NNoottes (es (SeriesSeries))by Suzy KlineThe nicest girl in the class, Song Lee, isupset and nauseous when she beginsreceiving "I hate you" notes, but shedecides it's time to stop being so nice andto fight back.
RRicky Ricky Ricoicotttta's Ma's Mighighty Rty Roboobot vs.t vs.the Mthe Mututanant Mt Mosquitosquitoes froes fromomMMerercury (cury (SeriesSeries))by Dav PilkeySeries of adventures starring an youngmouse who, along with his giant flyingrobot best friend, heroically battle to keepdiabolical foes from taking over the world.
The Bad GuysThe Bad Guysby Aaron BlabeyThe Bad Guys, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Shark, Mr.Snake, and Mr. Piranha, want to beheroes, and they decide that the way todo it is free the 200 dogs in the city dogpound--but their plan soon goes awry
StStella Batts (ella Batts (SeriesSeries))by Courtney SheinmelWhen her class wins a sleepover at thelibrary, Stella participates in a pajamascavenger hunt and finds a book by anauthor who shares her name, adiscovery that is complicated by anunexpected visitor and Stella's fears ofthe dark.
My FMy Foox Ax Atte My He My Homewomeworkorkby David BlazeJonah Johnson is in the 6th grade and hiswhole world just got turned upside down.by a talking fox that keeps getting him intotrouble. And there's a mean old chickenthat throws rotten eggs. To top it all off, hehas to deal with the school bully.
TTimmimmy Fy Failurailure : Me : Mististakakes wes werereeMMadeadeby Stephan PastisResolving to earn money for his mother'sbills, eleven-year-old Timmy launches adetective business with a lazy polar bear,but finds their enterprise challenged by acollege-bound spy and a four-foot-tall girl.
The StrThe Strange Case oange Case of Origamif OrigamiYYoda (oda (SeriesSeries))by Tom AnglebergerSixth-grader Tommy and his friendsdescribe their interactions with a paperfinger puppet of Yoda, worn by theirweird classmate Dwight, as they try tofigure out whether or not the puppet canreally predict the future.
The ChocolatThe Chocolate Te Touchouchby Patrick Skene CatlingWhen John Midas acquires a magicalgift, everything his lips touch turns intochocolate.
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Independent ReadersThese selections are for stronger readers who can easily tackle a 150+ page book and successfully digest the content.
As BrAs Bravave as Ye as Yououby Jason ReynoldsLeaving Brooklyn for the first time tovisit their grandparents in the Virginiacountryside, Genie and his big brother,Ernie, discover that their grandfather isblind and ask countless questionsabout how he copes before realizingthat he never leaves the house.
GhostGhostby Jason ReynoldsAspiring to be the fastest sprinter on hiselite middle school's track team, a giftedrunner finds his goal challenged by atragic past with a violence-prone father,in a debut entry of a series about fourteammates from very differentbackgrounds.
LLast Mast Man Outan Outby Mike LupicaLearning about teamwork and braveryfrom his Boston firefighter dad, 12-year-old Tommy, the toughest kid on hisfootball team, faces the most difficultchallenge of his young life in the wake ofa devastating fire.
The GalleryThe Galleryby Laura Marx FitzgeraldThe story of Martha, a kitchen worker inthe home of an eccentric heiress whocommunicates with the world throughher paintings and who may not besecluded by choice.
Sea ChangeSea Changeby Frank VivaFollows a young boy who is sent tospend the summer in a remote part ofNova Scotia. The hero forges solidfriendships with other kids in the smallfishing community and is changedforever by the experience.
What ElephanWhat Elephants Knots Knowwby Eric DinersteinFound in the care of a pack of wild dogs inthe Nepalese Borderlands jungle, youngNandu is raised by the wise manager ofthe king's elephant stable and by anaffectionate female elephant whosehome Nandu risks everything to protect.
When FWhen Friendship Friendship Folloollowwededme Hme Homeomeby Paul GriffinA misfit foster kid bonds with aabandoned dog and a new friend,before confronting the dual challengesof his adoptive mother's death and hisfriend's returning cancer.
Wishing DayWishing Dayby Lauren MyracleFollowing a town tradition, Natashamakes three wishes at the willow treeon Wishing Day, and after one comestrue, she holds out hope that hersecond wish--that her mother, whodisappeared, is alive--will as well
The Crimson SkThe Crimson Skewewby S. E. GroveWhile Sophia endeavors to solve themystery of her parents while reunitingwith Theo, War Cartologer Shadracklearns about a devastating weapon thattransforms its victims into bloodthirstykillers.
The Playbook : 52 RThe Playbook : 52 Rules tules to Aim,o Aim,ShooShoott, and Scor, and Score in this Gamee in this Gamecalled Lifcalled Lifeeby Kwame AlexanderAn inspirational guide for middle-graders on how to succeed on the courtof life in accordance with the wisdom ofsuch role models as Nelson Mandela,LeBron James and Michelle Obama.
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Independent ReadersThese selections are for stronger readers who can easily tackle a 150+ page book and successfully digest the content.
ChestChester and Guser and Gusby Cammie McGovernAn aspiring service dog who fails hiscertification test is adopted into a familywhere he becomes a companion to a10-year-old boy with autism, who initiallychallenges the dog by requiring adifferent kind of friendship.
The Wild RThe Wild Roboobottby Peter BrownInitializing for the first time on a remoteisland where she is all alone, Roz the robotlearns survival strategies from the island'shostile animals and finally gainsacceptance when she cares for anorphaned gosling.
The SeThe Sevvenenth Wishth Wishby Kate MessnerFeeling shunted aside by her mother'snew job, her sister's college life andeverything else that seems moreimportant, Charlie catches a floppy fishwhile ice fishing that requests itsfreedom in exchange for wishes thatend up going awry despite Charlie'sbest intentions.
RyRyan Quinn and the Ran Quinn and the Rebel'sebel'sEEscapescapeby Ron McGeeThis book follows the experiences of a boywho discovers that his missing parentsare secret agents and that he mustundertake a perilous mission to rescuethem.
NNoothing but Tthing but Trroubleoubleby Jacqueline DaviesMaggie, a budding scientist, and Lena,a mischief-loving artist, team up to pullepic pranks all over town.
ThrThreadseadsby Ami PolonskyDiscovering a desperate note for helphidden in a purse in a department store, ayoung girl reeling from the death of heradopted sister struggles to convince theadults in her life that a young worker in aBeijing sewing factory needs their help.
The WThe Warardenden's Daugh's Daughttererby Jerry SpinelliLiving with her warden father in anapartment above a 1950s county prison,Cammie struggles to come to terms withthe mother who died to save her fromharm while interacting with some of thereformed inmates, including one whomakes a staggering sacrifice.
MMs. Bixbs. Bixby's Ly's Last Dayast Dayby John David AndersonLoving their gifted teacher, who makesthem feel like the indignity of school issomehow worthwhile, three boys aredismayed when the teacher leaves forthe rest of the school year, a situationthat compels them to share their storiesand journey across town together.
StStorm Rorm Runners (unners (SeriesSeries))by Roland SmithTwelve-year-old Chase Masters travelsthe country with his father, a "stormrunner," but he is tested in ways he nevercould have imagined when he and a newfriend are caught in a hurricane near St.Petersburg, Florida.
IIt Aint Ain't So A't So Awful, Fwful, Falafalafelelby Firoozeh DumasWhen her family once again moves andlands in California's Newport Beach in thelate 1970s, Zomorod Yousefzadeh takes anew name in the hope of fitting in astensions rise between America and hernative Iran.
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Young AdultsThis category of books is for experienced high school readers who possess the maturity to tackle young adult and politically sensitive
issues. Parents are encouraged to review these titles. Consideration should be given to difficulty, subject matter and content.
LLooving vs. Virving vs. Virginia : Aginia : ADocumenDocumenttary Nary Noovvel oel of thef theLLandmark Civil Randmark Civil Righights Casets Caseby Patricia Hruby PowellA tale inspired by the landmark 1955civil rights case follows the relationshipbetween two young people whochallenged segregation, prejudice andinjustice to pursue a relationship.
A List oA List of Cagesf Cagesby Robin RoeLanding a coveted elective to serve as anaide to the school psychologist, Adam, astudent struggling with ADHD, is assignedto track down a troubled freshman hediscovers is the foster brother he has notseen in five years.
When WWhen We Collidede Collidedby Emery LordResigning himself to another summer ofjust getting by, a young manoverwhelmed by family responsibilitiesmeets a vibrant, beauty-loving girl whosezest for life turns dangerous when shepursues high-risk adventures.
SympSympttoms ooms of Being Hf Being Humanumanby Jeff GarvinA gender-fluid teen who identifies as aboy or girl on different days—and whosechallenges are complicated by a newschool and a conservative politicianfather—is encouraged by a therapist towrite an anonymous blog that goes viral.
The FThe Female oemale of the Speciesf the Speciesby Mindy McGinnisLiving a life in the shadows after violentlyretaliating against the killer who walkedfree after murdering her sister, Alexunexpectedly befriends Jack and Peekay,who must navigate Alex's darker naturethroughout their senior year.
WWe Are Are the Ane the Antstsby Shaun David HutchinsonAbducted by aliens periodicallythroughout his youth, Henry is informed byhis erstwhile captors that they will end theworld in 144 days unless he stops them.
The Sun is Also a StThe Sun is Also a Stararby Nicola YoonA scientifically minded girl who avoidsrelationships to help keep her family frombeing deported and a dutiful student whoendeavors to live up to his parents' highexpectations unexpectedly fall in love andmust determine which path they willchoose in order to be together.
I am NI am Number Fumber Four : The Lour : The LostostFFiles : Ziles : Zerero Ho Hour (our (SeriesSeries))by Pittacus LoreCollects three novellas that fill in missingparts of the Lorien story, including a viewof the invasion from a girl in New York andthe perspectives of three differentMogadorians.
The LThe Last oast of Af Augustugustby Brittany CavallaroA much-needed winter break inSussex is challenged by JamieWatson and Charlotte Holmes'growing feelings for one another aswell as the disappearance of abeloved uncle.
ScytheScytheby Neal ShustermanForced to become trained killers in adisease-free world where people canonly die if eliminated by professionalassassins, Citra and Rowan reluctantlytrain under a master reaper who informsthem that the one who successfully killsthe other will become his apprentice.
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Young AdultsThis category of books is for experienced high school readers who possess the maturity to tackle young adult and politically sensitive
issues. Parents are encouraged to review these titles. Consideration should be given to difficulty, subject matter and content.
RReckeckoners (oners (SeriesSeries))by Brandon SandersonAt age eight, David watched as his fatherwas killed by an Epic, a human withsuperhuman powers, and now, ten yearslater, he joins the Reckoners--the onlypeople who are trying to kill the Epics andend their tyranny.
The WThe Way I Uay I Used tsed to Beo Beby Amber SmithShattered when she is raped by her bestfriend's brother, high school student Edennavigates the terrible pain of trauma andbroken friendship while finding thecourage to reveal what happened..
LifLife in a Fe in a Fishboishbowlwlby Len VlahosBecoming a prisoner in her own homewhen her cancer-patient father and theirfamily become the stars of a cutthroatreality series, 15-year-old Jackie struggleswith estrangement from her mother andsister while worrying about her father'sheath before resolving to end the show.
NNoowherwhere Be But Hut Herere (e (SeriesSeries))by Katie McGarryWhile reluctantly staying with herbiological father, a member of amotorcycle club, sheltered seventeen-year-old Emily falls for the youth herfather asked to protect her from a rivalclub with a score to settle.
RRadio Silenceadio Silenceby Alice OsemanA studious girl and a quiet, straight-A boystart a controversial podcast togetherthat challenges their courage and forcesthem to confront issues in the form ofbacklash and censorship.
PhanPhanttom Limbsom Limbsby Paula GarnerStill reeling from the death of his littlebrother and the sudden departure of hisfirst love Meg, Otis throws himself intoswim training with Dara, until Meg returnsfor the summer and Otis tries to rekindletheir relationship.
The HThe Hundrundred Lies oed Lies of Lizzief LizzieLLoovveettttby Chelsea SedotiUnable to resist the missing-personscase of Lizzie Lovett, Hawthorn Creelyformulates a theory that is disregarded.Hawthorn immerses herself in themissing girl's life, taking Lizzie's job andboyfriend, to determine what happened.
TTrrouble is a Fouble is a Friend oriend of Mf Mineineby Stephanie TromlyAfter meeting misfit Philip Digby, Zoe soonfinds herself in a series of hilarious anddangerous situations as they investigatea local teenage girls kidnapping that maybe related to the disappearance of his kidsister eight years ago
The OutliersThe Outliersby Kimberly McCreightWhen Wylie's drama-prone friend Cassieappeals to her for help through a textmessage followed by a series of crypticclues, Wylie realizes that her friend is infar more serious trouble than she realizedas she ventures deep into the Mainewoods to uncover deadly secrets.
EEvverything, Eerything, Evverythingerythingby Nicola YoonA girl confined to her house by rare andprofound allergies falls hopelessly inlove with her new neighbor, in a storytold through vignettes, diary entries,texts, charts, lists and illustrations..
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