summer reading & more
2007 Optional for Extra Credit
Rebecca
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
A young bride faces the mysterious atmosphere of an old English estate and the peculiar behavior of the housekeeper as she attempts to uncover the truth about the death of her husband's first wife.
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Skinwalkers
Skinwalkers by Tony Hillerman
This combination of Navajo Indian life and culture, unusual characters, mystery, and clever detective work is unbeatable.
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Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
When a fall carnival arrives in town, two boys encounter its sinister wonders and its evil leader, Mr. Dark.
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J Gaines
Fictional recollections of a true survivor - a black woman who has lived 110 years, survived slavery, participated in the fight for civil rights, and witnessed the black militancy of the 1960s.
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The Beekeeper’s Apprentice
The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie King
Teenaged orphan Mary Russell finds adventure, mental challenge, and friendship when she becomes Sherlock Holmes's apprentice.
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