summer reading & more
2007 Required Summer Reading
The City of Ember
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Built as an underground refuge for the human race, the city of Ember begins to deteriorate as its lights start to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever.
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The Dark Thirty
The Dark Thirty by Patricia McKissack
Ten chilling tales from African American folklore and history.
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The Duplicate
The Duplicate by William Sleator
When David finds a mysterious machine that can copy living things, he duplicates himself triggering a nightmarish struggle for identity.
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The Firm
The Firm by John Grisham
A fast-paced thriller with plenty of action and ongoing suspense. Read how successful lawyer Mitch McDeere, a Harvard graduate, lives a life of mystery, death, and security in a Memphis law firm. The characters keep you wanting more as the book unfolds.
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The Greatest, Muhammad Ali
The Greatest, Muhammad Ali by Walter Dean Myers
An illustrated biography of boxing great Muhammad Ali that addresses his politics, his fight against Parkinson's disease, and boxing's dangers.
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