summer reading & more
2006
2006 Summer Reading List
The Hidden Children
The Hidden Children by Howard Greenfeld
Describes the experiences of Jewish children who were forced to go into hiding during the Holocaust and survived to tell all about it.
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The Martian Chronicles
The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury
Bradbury creates a world of clear pillars and fossil seas, where a fine dust settles on the empty cities of a destroyed civilization on Mars. It is here that the invaders have come, rushing from a world with no future, toward the promise of tomorrow.
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The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone
The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin
This exciting book describes how the discovery and deciphering of the Rosetta Stone unlocked the secret of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
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The Search for Delicious
The Search for Delicious by Natalie Babbitt
There is a disagreement in the castle over the definition of "delicious," so Gaylen ventures into the kingdom to find the true meaning. In his search, Gaylen consults with ancient dwarfs, odd woodland creatures, and a delightful mermaid.
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The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden by Frances Burnett
A classic about a spoiled girl named Mary who excitedly discovers a garden that has been hidden for ten years.
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