summer reading & more
2007 Required Summer Reading
That Was Then, This is Now
That Was Then, This is Now by S.E Hinton
Sixteen year old Mark and Bryon have been like brothers since childhood, but now, as their involvement with girls, gangs, and drugs increases, their relationship seems to gradually disintegrate.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A collection of detective stories featuring the noted master investigator Sherlock Holmes and his devoted friend Dr. Watson.
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The BFG
The BFG by Roald Dahl
When Sophie is carried off by a giant one night from her orphanage, she is thankful he is a BFG (Big Friendly Giant) who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children. They concoct a plan to save the world from other man-gobbling giants.
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The Bone Detectives
The Bone Detectives by Donna Jackson
Learn how forensic anthropologists solve crimes and uncover mysteries of the dead.
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The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
Stolen from his home and family, a dog named Buck must quickly learn the harsh law of survival among the men and dogs of the gold-crazed North. His intelligence, courage, and cunning transform him into a feared leader. As wolves attack and men grow desperate, Buck must heed the call of the wild.
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