FUN SUMMER READS!

This summer reading recommendation is all about FUN! Although these books may have important messages in them (because a lot of great books do), they are also just great reads! Since 2020 has been a stressful year, we hope you will take some time this summer to read a book just because you love it and want to escape from reality for a few hours.

Again, all of these books were recommended by past or current students. We hope you’ll check them out!

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

A gifted girl with cerebral palsy who refuses to be defined by her disability. Many of you can probably relate to figuring out how to best communicate your talents to the world.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

A mystery involving a French orphan who lives in a train station. This Caldecott Award-winner may skew young, but several students recommended it. The movie is also supposed to be great!

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

A West African-inspired fantasy that conjures a world of magic and danger. There’s also a second book in this series, Children of Virtue and Vengeance. 

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

Amazon calls this a “brilliant novel of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship.” It’s also an unflinching look at obsessive-compulsive disorder and how it can impact the life of a teenager. You should check out all of John Green’s books. If you’re reading The Fault in Our Stars, keep tissues handy!

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

This book is hard to describe – mystery? thriller? fantasy? AND photographs? My daughter loves scary movies and loved this book! Also recommended by John Green. It’s a series, so plenty to dig into.

If you have a great book to recommend, we hope you’ll add it in the comments below!


Until next time,

Ms. Nan