summer reading & more
2007 Required Summer Reading
The Hobbit
The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who wanted to be left alone, is drawn into a quest against evil by the wizard Gandalf. This is the charming prelude to The Lord of the Rings. (Young Adult/Adult)
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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 No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Pete Hamill
Mma Precious Ramotswe, the one and only lady detective in Botswana, solves every case that comes her way and provides a charming picture of the conditions and cultue of her corner of Africa
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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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