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MS Summer Reading List • 2024

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This recommendation list is here to inspire you, but you are welcome to read books not on this list in addition to the required book. Enjoy summer and happy reading!

About your required reading

You are required to read a minimum of 3 books over the summer: 1 required and 2 of your choice. See below for the required reading by grade. We suggest you leave your required book for last so it is fresh in your mind when you return in September. Be ready to discuss your reading with your teacher and peers. Don't forget to annotate!

Incoming 6th Graders

Here are things to think about as you read:

  • What do you learn about the characters throughout the story? 
  • Take note of moments when Melody is misunderstood 
  • How does Melody change throughout the story? Do other characters change? 
  • What stands out to you as important or meaningful? 
     

Incoming 7th Graders

Here are things to think about as you read:

  • What do you learn about the characters throughout the story? 
  • How do the characters change throughout the story?
  • Take note of the key obstacles characters face
  • What stands out to you as important or meaningful? 
     

Incoming 8th Graders

Here are things to think about as you read:

  • What is the author critiquing about society with this book?   
  • How do the characters change throughout the story?
  • Take note of the key obstacles characters face
  • What stands out to you as important or meaningful?