This reading list presents a variety of different genres. Reading a variety of genres will help students discover their reading likes and dislikes. We hope that students will discover other books by the authors listed. The suggested summer reading list includes selections from the American Library Association and the Attleboro Public Library Children's’ Librarians. Although the books on the list are appropriate for middle school students, families have different perspectives on what is most suitable for their children. Please review these books carefully before deciding which ones are most appropriate for your child. Most titles are available at the Attleboro Public Library. Phone: (508) Cate Merlin, the Young Adult Services Coordinator can assist in choosing just right books. HUMOR How to Train Your Dragon series Cressida Cowell Dead End in Norvelt Jack Gantos No More Dead Dogs Gordon Korman The Willoughbys Lois Lowry True Meaning of Smekday Adam Rex FAMILY & FRIENDS Because of Mr. Terupt Rob Buyea Al Capone Does My Shirts Gennifer Choldenko Out of My Mind Sharon Draper Rules Cynthia Lord The Wednesday Wars Gary Schmidt MYSTERY Chasing Vermeer trilogy Blue Balliett The Name of this Book is Secret Pseudonymous Bosch Masterpiece Elise Broach The London Eye Mystery Siobhan Dowd The Westing Game Ellen Raskin HISTORICAL Heart of A Samurai Margi Preus The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Jacqueline Kelly One Crazy Summer Rita Williams Garcia 90 Miles to Havana Enrique Flores-Galbis Dragon’s Gate Lawrence Yep READ WHAT YOU LIKE, LIKE WHAT YOU READ! 2014 SUMMER READING FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 5&6 ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATTLEBORO, MA This reading list presents a variety of different genres. Reading a variety of genres will help students discover their reading likes and dislikes. We hope that students will discover other books by the authors listed. The suggested summer reading list includes selections from the American Library Association and the Attleboro Public Library Children's’ Librarians. Although the books on the list are appropriate for middle school students, families have different perspectives on what is most suitable for their children. Please review these books carefully before deciding which ones are most appropriate for your child. Most titles are available at the Attleboro Public Library. Phone: (508) Cate Merlin, the Young Adult Services Coordinator can assist in choosing just right books. HUMOR How to Train Your Dragon series Cressida Cowell Dead End in Norvelt Jack Gantos No More Dead Dogs Gordon Korman The Willoughbys Lois Lowry True Meaning of Smekday Adam Rex FAMILY & FRIENDS Because of Mr. Terupt Rob Buyea Al Capone Does My Shirts Gennifer Choldenko Out of My Mind Sharon Draper Rules Cynthia Lord The Wednesday Wars Gary Schmidt MYSTERY Chasing Vermeer trilogy Blue Balliett The Name of this Book is Secret Pseudonymous Bosch Masterpiece Elise Broach The London Eye Mystery Siobhan Dowd The Westing Game Ellen Raskin HISTORICAL Heart of A Samurai Margi Preus The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Jacqueline Kelly One Crazy Summer Rita Williams Garcia 90 Miles to Havana Enrique Flores-Galbis Dragon’s Gate Lawrence Yep READ WHAT YOU LIKE, LIKE WHAT YOU READ! 2014 SUMMER READING FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 5&6 ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATTLEBORO, MA This reading list presents a variety of different genres. Reading a variety of genres will help students discover their reading likes and dislikes. We hope that students will discover other books by the authors listed. The suggested summer reading list includes selections from the American Library Association and the Attleboro Public Library Children's’ Librarians. Although the books on the list are appropriate for middle school students, families have different perspectives on what is most suitable for their children. Please review these books carefully before deciding which ones are most appropriate for your child. Most titles are available at the Attleboro Public Library. Phone: (508) Cate Merlin, the Young Adult Services Coordinator can assist in choosing just right books. HUMOR How to Train Your Dragon series Cressida Cowell Dead End in Norvelt Jack Gantos No More Dead Dogs Gordon Korman The Willoughbys Lois Lowry True Meaning of Smekday Adam Rex FAMILY & FRIENDS Because of Mr. Terupt Rob Buyea Al Capone Does My Shirts Gennifer Choldenko Out of My Mind Sharon Draper Rules Cynthia Lord The Wednesday Wars Gary Schmidt MYSTERY Chasing Vermeer trilogy Blue Balliett The Name of this Book is Secret Pseudonymous Bosch Masterpiece Elise Broach The London Eye Mystery Siobhan Dowd The Westing Game Ellen Raskin HISTORICAL Heart of A Samurai Margi Preus The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Jacqueline Kelly One Crazy Summer Rita Williams Garcia 90 Miles to Havana Enrique Flores-Galbis Dragon’s Gate Lawrence Yep READ WHAT YOU LIKE, LIKE WHAT YOU READ! 2014 SUMMER READING FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 5&6 ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATTLEBORO, MA This reading list presents a variety of different genres. Reading a variety of genres will help students discover their reading likes and dislikes. We hope that students will discover other books by the authors listed. The suggested summer reading list includes selections from the American Library Association and the Attleboro Public Library Children's’ Librarians. Although the books on the list are appropriate for middle school students, families have different perspectives on what is most suitable for their children. Please review these books carefully before deciding which ones are most appropriate for your child. Most titles are available at the Attleboro Public Library. Phone: (508) Cate Merlin, the Young Adult Services Coordinator can assist in choosing just right books. HUMOR How to Train Your Dragon series Cressida Cowell Dead End in Norvelt Jack Gantos No More Dead Dogs Gordon Korman The Willoughbys Lois Lowry True Meaning of Smekday Adam Rex FAMILY & FRIENDS Because of Mr. Terupt Rob Buyea Al Capone Does My Shirts Gennifer Choldenko Out of My Mind Sharon Draper Rules Cynthia Lord The Wednesday Wars Gary Schmidt MYSTERY Chasing Vermeer trilogy Blue Balliett The Name of this Book is Secret Pseudonymous Bosch Masterpiece Elise Broach The London Eye Mystery Siobhan Dowd The Westing Game Ellen Raskin HISTORICAL Heart of A Samurai Margi Preus The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Jacqueline Kelly One Crazy Summer Rita Williams Garcia 90 Miles to Havana Enrique Flores-Galbis Dragon’s Gate Lawrence Yep READ WHAT YOU LIKE, LIKE WHAT YOU READ! 2014 SUMMER READING FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 5&6 ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATTLEBORO, MA SUMMER READING FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 5&6 ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATTLEBORO, MA HUMOR How to Train Your Dragon series Cressida Cowell Dead End in Norvelt Jack Gantos No More Dead Dogs Gordon Korman The Willoughbys Lois Lowry The True Meaning of Smekday Adam Rex MYSTERY Chasing Vermeer Trilogy Blue Balliett The Name of this Book is Secret Pseudonymous Bosch Masterpiece Elise Broach The London Eye Mystery Siobhan Dowd The Westing Game Ellen Raskin FAMILY & FRIENDS Because of Mr. Terupt Rob Buyea Al Capone Does My Shirts Gennifer Choldenko Out of My Mind Sharon Draper Rules Cynthia Lord The Wednesday Wars Gary Schmidt HISTORICAL Shadow on the Mountain Margi Preus The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Jacqueline Kelly One Crazy Summer Rita Williams Garcia 90 Miles to Havana Enrique Flores-Galbis Dragon’s Gate Lawrence Yep READ WHAT YOU LIKE, LIKE WHAT YOU READ! This suggested summer reading list includes highly recommended titles from the American Library Association and the Attleboro Public Library’s Children’s Librarians. All of the titles on the list are available at the Attleboro Public Library. We hope that students and parents will discover these books and more throughout the summer! Please remember that these titles are suggested and are NOT required reading. Visit the Attleboro Public Library! Phone: (508) Cate Merlin, the Young Adult Services Coordinator, can assist in choosing just right books.

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