It is time for summer reading again. This year, there will be a choice of books for you to read. You must read and write a summary on at least two books on the list; but you are encouraged to try to read three or four. You may find it fun to do oral reading with your family, especially on trips.

McGrowl: Beware of Dog by Bob Balaban

Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

Peter And The Starcatchers by David Barry

Ida Early Comes Over the Mountain by Robert Burch

Return of the Home Run Kid by Matt Christopher

The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Carlson

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Curtis

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl

The Million Dollar Kick by Dan Gutman

Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle

The Giver by Lois Lowery

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

The Meanest Doll in the World by Ann Martin

Shiloh by Phyllis Naylor

The Borrowers by Mary Norton

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of N.I.M.H. by Robert C. O’Brien

Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O’Dell

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell

Skinnybones by Barbara Park

Tracker by Gary Paulson

The Reading Instructions

Write a short summary for at least two books.

Please include the following in each entry:

*Title of Book (Remember to underline the title)

*Author

*Number of pages read

*Summary – Write a brief description of what you read.

Each book summary should be two or three pages skipping lines. As you write tell your opinion about the book. If you enjoyed the book, explain why others would want to read it. If you did not enjoy the book, explain what the author should have done differently. Bring this information with you on the first day of school to share with the class. Also be ready to take a Reading Counts test on each book that you read. You can check the school website

to find an up-to-date Reading Counts list. The website is www.lagrangeacademy.org.

Go to “School Life” and you will see the tab for Reading Counts.