MPMS 2018 Summer Reading Selections Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his needs, is good for him. — Maya Angelou
MPMS Summer Reading Requirement You are required to read a minimum of two books this summer. At least ONE book must come from this list; for your second choice, you may either use the list or choose independently. Our professional staff has compiled a meaningful selection which covers a wide range of topics and issues. All parents are encouraged to help their child make a suitable selection. Thank you for your support!
Realistic Fiction The Thing About Jellyfish By Ali Benjamin Trailer for The Thing About Jellyfish
Sports Fiction Heat By Mike Lupica Trailer for Heat
Historical Fiction A Night Divided By Jennifer Nielsen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iLDN59UyCw
Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio A biography by Peg Kehret Small Steps Book Trailer
Mystery Eddie Red Undercover By Marcia Wells
Novels in Verse Brown Girl Dreaming By Jacqueline Woodson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1GTeXUxxUs
Orphan Island Orphan Island Dystopian Book Trailer What’s it about? Orphan Island by Laurel Synder takes place on an island where everything is perfect. And only one thing ever changes: on that day, each year, when a boat appears from the mist upon the ocean carrying one young child to join them - and taking the eldest one away, never to be seen again.
Fantasy/Sci-fi Elsewhere By Gabrielle Zevin Elsewhere Book Trailer
Before, During, & After Reading Create a reading schedule - 1 book per month. ● Write post-its or take notes on good ideas and ● questions you have while reading. Talk to your parents/guardians, siblings, and/or friends ● about the books you are reading. Be ready to discuss and write about your books when ● you enter your 6th grade ELA class in the fall.
Enjoy your reading! We look forward to meeting you in 6th grade, as you enter into the MPMS community of readers and writers!
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