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!