We believe encouraging students to read year-round is essential to building lifelong learners. As a result, we want to challenge students to read at least two books from the Battle of the Books list. Not only will your child discover the joy of being lost in a book, but he/she will also benefit academically. We would like students to have their books completed prior to the first day of school. We will use the experience from the books to create connections with our new classmates.
Sincerely,
6th Grade Ship Captains: Cheryl Hunter (Brigantine), Sara Crawford (Brigantine), Angie Peters (Galliot), Shannon Wall (Galliot), and Jann Haynes (Drakar)
Book Challenge – read at least 2 of these books this summer
Wolf Hollow (Historical Fiction) by Lauren Wolk
Book Scavenger (Realistic Fiction) by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
New Kid (Graphic Novel) by Jerry Craft
The Iron Trial (Fantasy) by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare
Home of the Brave (Verse) by Katherine Applegate
Look Both Ways (Realistic Fiction) by Jason Reynolds
Outcasts United (Young Adult Version) by Warren St. John
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky (Fantasy) by Kwame Mbalia
Other Words for Home (Verse) by Jasmine Warga
Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 (Science Fiction) by Richard Paul Evans
Friendly reminders:
This link explains how to use your student ID at the Henderson County Public Library.
These titles are available wherever books are sold or lent.
Adults are encouraged to read as well. Join the fun!