1. MPMS 2018 Summer Reading Selections
Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his needs, is good for him. —Maya Angelou

2. MPMS Summer Reading Requirement
You are required to read a minimum of two books this summer. At least ONE book must come from this list; for your second choice, you may either use the list or choose independently. Our professional staff has compiled a meaningful selection which covers a wide range of topics and issues. All parents are encouraged to help their child make a suitable selection.
Thank you for your support!

3. The Thing About Jellyfish By Ali Benjamin
Realistic Fiction
The Thing About Jellyfish
By Ali Benjamin
Trailer for The Thing About Jellyfish

4. Sports Fiction
Heat
By Mike Lupica
Trailer for Heat

5. A Night Divided By Jennifer Nielsen
Historical Fiction

6. Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio
A biography by Peg Kehret
Small Steps Book Trailer

7. Eddie Red Undercover By Marcia Wells Mystery

8. Brown Girl Dreaming By Jacqueline Woodson Novels in Verse

9. Orphan Island Book Trailer
Dystopian
What’s it about?
Orphan Island by Laurel Synder takes place on an island where everything is perfect. And only one thing ever changes: on that day, each year, when a boat appears from the mist upon the ocean carrying one young child to join them - and taking the eldest one away, never to be seen again.

10. Elsewhere By Gabrielle Zevin
Fantasy/Sci-fi
Elsewhere
By Gabrielle Zevin
Elsewhere Book Trailer

11. Before, During, & After Reading
Create a reading schedule - 1 book per month.
Write post-its or take notes on good ideas and questions you have while reading.
Talk to your parents/guardians, siblings, and/or friends about the books you are reading.
Be ready to discuss and write about your books when you enter your 6th grade ELA class in the fall.

12. Enjoy your reading! We look forward to meeting you in 6th grade,
as you enter into the MPMS community of readers and writers!