1. Summer reading for students entering grade 8 in September 2017
Every student of the PVC class of 2018 will need to read a minimum of 2 books this summer

2. Is there a topic you are interested in?
Directions:
Book 1:
Read any book you want!
Is there a topic you are interested in?
We can look through the links before you leave.

3. These books deal with "tough topics"
Book Two (2):
You must read one of the books on the following list and be prepared to have a group discussion and complete a written assignment based on your choice when you return to school in September.
All of the books listed are available as an audible.
These books deal with "tough topics"

4. The Rest of Us Just Live Here- Patrick Ness
"The mistake of every adult, though, is to think darkness and hardship aren't important to young people because we'll grow out of it. Who cares if we will? Life is happening to us now, just like it's happening to you."

5. Luna-Julie Anne Peters
"Yeah, I loved her. I couldn't help it. She was my brother."

6. Beneath a Meth Moon- Jacqueline Woodson
"The wind picks up as I walk. The sound of it moving through the trees reminds me of the water and I know that sound will always be inside of me, gentle as time."

7. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe- Benjamin Alire Saenz
"To be careful with people and with words was a rare and beautiful thing."

8. Twisted- Laurie Halse Anderson
"Everybody told me to be a man. Nobody told me how."

9. Speak- Laurie Halse Anderson
"I have survived. I am here. Confused, screwed up, but here. So, how can I find my way? Is there a chain saw of the soul, an ax I can take to my memories or fears?"

10. https://fab.lexile.com/book/details/9780062403162/