Summer Reading for Grades 6-8

It's finally summertime and it's time to kick back, give those textbooks a little break, and dive into some amazing reads.

The only thing eleven-year-old Maybelle Lane knows about her dad is a short voicemail recording of his warm laugh. One day she hears that laugh on the rad. Show more The only thing eleven-year-old Maybelle Lane knows about her dad is a short voicemail recording of his warm laugh. One day she hears that laugh on the radio and discovers he has a radio show in Nashville. Against her Mom’s wishes, Maybelle ventures out on a journey to Nashville where her dad will be judging a singing contest Maybelle will compete in. Show less

The only thing eleven-year-old Maybelle Lane knows about her dad is a short voicemail recording of his warm laugh. One day she hears that laugh on the rad. Show more The only thing eleven-year-old Maybelle Lane knows about her dad is a short voicemail recording of his warm laugh. One day she hears that laugh on the radio and discovers he has a radio show in Nashville. Against her Mom’s wishes, Maybelle ventures out on a journey to Nashville where her dad will be judging a singing contest Maybelle will compete in. Show less

Katie and her family move from their Japanese community in Iowa to the Deep South where they are met with stares and discrimination. Katie’s sister Lynn i. Show more Katie and her family move from their Japanese community in Iowa to the Deep South where they are met with stares and discrimination. Katie’s sister Lynn is always looking beyond to a better tomorrow but when Lynn becomes ill, it’s up to Katie to raise the spirits of her family. Show less

Katie and her family move from their Japanese community in Iowa to the Deep South where they are met with stares and discrimination. Katie’s sister Lynn i. Show more Katie and her family move from their Japanese community in Iowa to the Deep South where they are met with stares and discrimination. Katie’s sister Lynn is always looking beyond to a better tomorrow but when Lynn becomes ill, it’s up to Katie to raise the spirits of her family. Show less

Jude never thought she’d have to leave her brother and father in Syria and move to America. At first America seemed too fast and loud for Jude and the cul. Show more Jude never thought she’d have to leave her brother and father in Syria and move to America. At first America seemed too fast and loud for Jude and the culture was so very different from what she was used do. Jude experiences a new school, finding friends, and even trying out for the school musical. Show less

Jude never thought she’d have to leave her brother and father in Syria and move to America. At first America seemed too fast and loud for Jude and the cul. Show more Jude never thought she’d have to leave her brother and father in Syria and move to America. At first America seemed too fast and loud for Jude and the culture was so very different from what she was used do. Jude experiences a new school, finding friends, and even trying out for the school musical. Show less

Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice this summer. Visit all the peculiar anthropomorphic creatures as Alice’s tale becomes “curiouser and curiouser” in the fantasy world of Wonderland. Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice this summer. Visit all the peculiar anthropomorphic creatures as Alice’s tale becomes “curiouser and curiouser” in the fantasy world of Wonderland. Show less

Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice this summer. Visit all the peculiar anthropomorphic creatures as Alice’s tale becomes “curiouser and curiouser” in the fantasy world of Wonderland. Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice this summer. Visit all the peculiar anthropomorphic creatures as Alice’s tale becomes “curiouser and curiouser” in the fantasy world of Wonderland. Show less

William is on school suspension and his father couldn’t be more mad at him. Before William knows it he is headed on an unplanned, cellphone-less trip with. Show more William is on school suspension and his father couldn’t be more mad at him. Before William knows it he is headed on an unplanned, cellphone-less trip with his unconventional Grandma. William is excited see new places and discovers difficult topics to ponder along the way. Show less

William is on school suspension and his father couldn’t be more mad at him. Before William knows it he is headed on an unplanned, cellphone-less trip with. Show more William is on school suspension and his father couldn’t be more mad at him. Before William knows it he is headed on an unplanned, cellphone-less trip with his unconventional Grandma. William is excited see new places and discovers difficult topics to ponder along the way. Show less

As a baby, Crow was abandoned and set adrift on a tiny boat. Now at twelve-years-old Crow lived her entire life on a small isolated island with the man wh. Show more As a baby, Crow was abandoned and set adrift on a tiny boat. Now at twelve-years-old Crow lived her entire life on a small isolated island with the man who rescued her and their neighbor across the sandbar. One night a mysterious fire appears across the water triggering a chain of events leading Crow to question her identity, belonging, and the meaning of family. Show less

As a baby, Crow was abandoned and set adrift on a tiny boat. Now at twelve-years-old Crow lived her entire life on a small isolated island with the man wh. Show more As a baby, Crow was abandoned and set adrift on a tiny boat. Now at twelve-years-old Crow lived her entire life on a small isolated island with the man who rescued her and their neighbor across the sandbar. One night a mysterious fire appears across the water triggering a chain of events leading Crow to question her identity, belonging, and the meaning of family. Show less