Summer Reading - Book 4

Looking for a spine-tingling, cover-your-head, sleep-with-the-light-on kind of book?  Check out Holly Black's Newbery Honor book, Doll Bones.  

Zach, Poppy, and Alice have been friends forever.  Their continuous imaginary game with pirates, thieves, mermaids, and warriors  takes a turn for the dark side when Polly brings out the doll they have dubbed Great Queen.  Will they survive their over night adventure sneaking out, stealing a boat, just to find a long forgotten grave?  This spooky thriller is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.  For 10-12 year-old readers

Summer Reading - Book 3

Operation Bunny: Book One by Sally Gardner, illustrated by David Roberts

A new series about Emily Vole who was adopted by Daisy and Ronald Dashwood after being abandoned in a hat box.  At the age of nine, Emily becomes the housekeeper and nanny for the Dashwood triplets.  To her rescue comes the eccentric neighbor, Mrs. String and her cat, Fidget, and the magical adventures begin with fairies, magical keys, talking bunnies, and occasional mayhem.  Looking for a quirky summer read, something really different?  Checkout Operation Bunny: Book One.  For 3rd grade readers and up.

Summer Reading - Book 2

A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd
What a fantastic book filled with quotable quotes, beautiful words, and, of course, a little (snicker) of magic.
This middle grade fantasy books is about Felicity Pickle who collects words.  Some glow, some sparkle, some dance.  Her gift the ability to see the unspoken words of others.  Upon returning to the Pickle's hometown of Midnight Gulch, Felicity finds her first best friend, the purpose of her gift, and hope for a town.  A delicious summer read! For 3rd grade readers and up.