middle School Summer Reading
middle School Summer Reading
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Summer 2026
Each middle schooler will read a total of three (3) books this summer. All reading and assignments (see link below) should be completed by the first day of school.
Most books are available in several formats, including paperback, audio , and eBook. No matter which versions you choose, you must bring a print or digital copy of your books with you to class in August.
1. Required novel and assignment for each grade level.
2. Visiting Author Book. There is no written assignment for this book. Please read and enjoy, and be prepared to discuss and to complete assignments on this book in class this August.
3. Choice Book (choose to read ONE of the books below). There is no written assignment for this book. Please read and enjoy, and be prepared to discuss and to complete assignments on this book in class this August.
6th Grade
6th Grade Required Book
6th Grade Required Book
The Wild Robot by Peter Reynolds
6th Grade Required Visiting Author Book
Christina Soontornvat
Christina Soontornvat is an award-winning author, engineer, and STEM educator. Her many works for children include picture books, chapter books, and the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series, The Tryout. She is a three-time Newbery Honor recipient, most recently for The Last Mapmaker, which was also named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times.
Legends of Lotus Island
by Christina Soontornvat
6th Grade Choice List (Choose 1)
Heat by Mike Lupica
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
Masterminds by Gordon Korman
Framed! by James Ponti
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins
New Kid by Jerry Craft
7th GRADE
7th GRADE
7th Grade Required Book
The Giver by Lois Lowry
7th Grade Required Visiting Author Book
Christina Soontornvat
Christina Soontornvat is an award-winning author, engineer, and STEM educator. Her many works for children include picture books, chapter books, and the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series, The Tryout. She is a three-time Newbery Honor recipient, most recently for The Last Mapmaker, which was also named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times.
A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat
7th Grade Choice List (Choose 1)
The First Rule of Punk by Celia Perez
The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter
Game Changer by Tommy Greenwald
Rebound (Crossover series, prequel) by Kwame Alexander
Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol
The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever by Jeff Strand
8th GRADE
8th GRADE
8th Grade Required Book
The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen
8th Grade Required Visiting Author Book
Christina Soontornvat
Christina Soontornvat is an award-winning author, engineer, and STEM educator. Her many works for children include picture books, chapter books, and the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series, The Tryout. She is a three-time Newbery Honor recipient, most recently for The Last Mapmaker, which was also named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times.
The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat
8th Grade Choice List (Choose 1)
Fast Break by Mike Lupica
House Arrest by K.A. Holt
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat
The Inheritance Games (Hawthorne Legacy Series, bk. 1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan & Meg Wolitzer
Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust by Neal Shusterman
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