Summer Reading - Older Students

As promised, I have a list of great books for older readers too!  Here are some great summer reads!

Older Readers

The Compound by S.A. Bodeen
This is a great futuristic novel about a family who goes to a compound during a nuclear war.  Twin brothers are split up and only one, Eli, makes it to the compound.  Eli knows there is something strange going on and works to solve the mystery.  A great book but best for 5th or 6th graders.

Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur
A realistic fiction book about a girl being raised by her aunt and uncle.  As she struggles to adjust to middle school she finds a key and it helps her adjust to who she really is.

Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham
A wonderful mystery novel where Theodore Boone gets his first chance at being a lawyer.  Usually he gives legal advice to his friends and classmates about "kid problems" but soon he finds himself in the middle of a murder trial.  Read to find out what happens and how he got involved in the first place!

Hero by Mike Lupica
A great action novel about a boy, Zach, who learns that he has special powers, like his dad.  The novel follows Zach as he learns of his powers and how to use them.  However, he is being followed by people he doesn't know and Zach is trying to figure out what really happened to his dad!  A great novel for a summer read but also one that can be checked out from the Orchard Hill Library in the fall!

Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick

Brian Selznick was the one who wrote and illustrated The Invention of Hugo Cabret, this novel is similar in that it has a lot of pictures to accompany the story and it's historical fiction, but it's different in a lot of ways too.  The story takes place in two different time periods.  One story takes place through the pictures and one takes place through the words.  It's a neat book and a quick read.  Check it out this summer or from Orchard Hill!




Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer Holm
Another historical fiction book.  This one is about a girl Turtle who goes to live in Key West, Florida.  She knows she's another child for her aunt to take care of and her cousins want nothing to do with her.  Join Turtle as she tries to become a friend, be helpful, and goes on a treasure hunt!  A great novel with wonderful characters.

I can't wait to hear what you read this summer!  I hope this gives you some ideas to get you through July!