Sara Lost and Found. Virginia Castleman. 2016. Aladdin. Rising 7th Graders Our Summer Reading Program! Sara Olsen is 10 years old and lives in squalor in an apartment with her older sister The Pearl* - John Steinbeck by two years, Anna. Their father for all practical purposes has abandoned them "In the town they tell the story of the great pearl- how it was found and how it was while he plays and sings in local bars; he is seldom sober enough to care what his lost again. They tell of Kino, the fisherman, and of his wife, Juana, and of the baby, Our Language Arts Teachers, Media Specialist, and Literacy Coach have daughters are doing in order to survive. Their mother left a couple of years ago and Coyotito. And because the story has been told so often, it has taken root in every chosen some exciting books for our students to read this summer. We have has not been seen since. Sara is fiercely independent and determinedly loyal to man's mind. And, as with all retold tales that are in people's hearts, there are only come up with a list of suggested books and authors for each grade level. Anna, whose mental instability is apparent when readers meet her. Despite good and bad things and black and white things and good and evil things and no in- Students will be held accountable for reading two books from their rising grade tremendous efforts, Sara can no longer keep their lives on track, and the sisters between anywhere.

level list of books and authors over the summer. They will be assessed by the enter the foster home cycle again Language Arts Department during the first month of the 2017-2018 school year. . The Maze Runner – James Dashner (or any book in the series) This assessment will become an important part of their first quarter Language When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. Arts grade. Skink – No Surrender – Carl Hiaasan He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone. You may also visit: https://www.browardschools1.com/novamid to print out When your cousin goes missing under suspicious circumstances, who do you call? Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing an optional story map to take notes on to help you remember the important parts There’s only one man for the job: a half-crazed, half-feral, one-eyed ex-governor maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: of the books. We hope you enjoy the books and authors we have picked for you! named Skink. Skink joins 14-year-old Richard on a breakneck chase across Remember. Survive. Run. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Karen Proia or Ms. Angel Welsh, Florida, undaunted by lightning storms, poisonous snakes, flying bullets, and giant Language Arts Department Co-Chairs at: [email protected] or [email protected], Ms. Celia Benitez, Reading Department gators. Mockingbird – Kathryn Erskine Chair at [email protected], Ms. Peg Snipas, Media Specialist Caitlin has Asperger's. The world according to her is black and white; anything in at: [email protected] or Ms. Juliet Rezende, Literacy Coach Others by : between is confusing. Before, when things got confusing, Caitlin went to her older at:[email protected]. You may also call the school at: (754) brother, Devon, for help. But Devon has died, and Caitlin's dad is so distraught 323-3700. We appreciate your participation and cooperation. , , Scat or that he is just not helpful. Caitlin wants everything to go back to the way things Carl Hiaasen writes about the environmental destruction of his beloved home state, were, but she doesn't know how to do that. Then she comes across the word Broward County Public Schools has partnered with MyON Florida. With his unique blend of comedy and truthfulness," Hiaasen continues to closure- and she realizes this is what she needs. And in her search for it, Caitlin Reader and Broward County Public Library to offer additional treat Florida institutions -- from tourism to real estate development -with a wickedly discovers that the world may not be black and white after all.

online summer reading options. resentful attitude. Paper Boy – Vince Vawter Little Man throws the meanest fastball in town. But talking is a whole different ball Broward County Public Library Hoot- Roy, new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy's game. He can barely say a word without stuttering-not even his own name. So Broward County Library Summer Learning game boards may be used for students attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site to track summer reading and learning activities. Students can earn books and Flush - Noah is exasperated over his father's arrest for sinking a casino boat when he takes over his best friend’s paper route for the month of July, he’s not prizes by visiting and participating in summer learning activities at their local public that he believes is flushing sewage into the ocean. But Noah’s got a plan to exactly looking forward to interacting with the customers. But it’s the library. Registration link for BCL Summer Learning program: flush this crooked polluter out into the open. neighborhood junkman, a bully and a thief, who stirs up real trouble in Little http://www.broward.org/library/summer/Pages/default.aspx Scat- - Mrs. Bunny Starch, the most feared biology teacher ever, was last seen Man’s life. during a field trip to Black Vine Swamp. There’s no real evidence of foul play. But MyOn Reader still, Nick and Marta don’t buy it. Something weird is definitely going on. Chomp- Wahoo, his dad, and Wahoo's friend Tuna find themselves deep in the The Tapper Twins Go To War (With Each Other) by Geoff Rodkey Sign in information is through MyOn.com and CLEVER. Please see the with a motley cast of characters, fighting for their very survival. No one can agree on how the war between twelve year old twins Claudia and NMS website summer reading section for details and sign-on instructions. Reese Tapper began, but...IT.IS.ON! Claudia and Reese both try to out-prank, Crossover – Kwame Alexander outsmart and out-embarrass each other in this hilarious tale of the love/hate “With a bolt of lightning on my kicks…The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is Option for All Grade Levels relationship between siblings DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I’m delivering,” announces dread- (All YA books should be approved by a parent or guardian) locked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the . The Summer I Saved the World in 65 Days by Michele Weber Hurwitz court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood, he’s got mad beats, too, that Football Genius – Tim Green Thirteen-year-old Nina begins her summer vacation by doing a random act of tell his family’s story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel. Troy White has a phenomenal gift. He can predict football plays before they kindness for a neighbor. When she sees how well received this kind gesture is, she happen. Booked – Kwame Alexander ..any position, any player, any team. When Troy's single mom gets a job working decides to spend her summer vacation secretly doing 64 more good deeds for her in public relations for the Atlanta Falcons, Troy figures it's his chance to prove neighbors, friends and family (one good deed for every day of vacation). Will her In the follow up to THE CROSSOVER, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage as twelve-year old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with what he can do. But first he has to get to the Falcons—and with tight security and random acts of kindness change the world or backfire in ways she never dreamed?. problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. a notoriously mean coach, even his mom's field passes aren't much help. Then Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, Troy and his best friends devise a plan to get the attention of star linebacker Seth Rising 6th Graders a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read. Holloway. With Seth's playing and Troy's genius, the Falcons could be unstoppable—if they'll only listen. Wonder*– R.J. Palacios Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities Any book by these authors: Meg Cabot, Christopher Paul Curtis, Gordon Any book by: Margaret Petersen Haddix, Mike Lupica, Gary Soto ,Rick and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering Korman, Mike Lupica, J.K. Rowling, JerrySpinelli, Rick Riordan, or Pam Riordan, J.K. Rowling, Suzanne Collins, or James Patterson fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the Munoz Ryan. taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

th Rising 8 Graders Tom Sawyer* - Mark Twain Nova Middle School A lot of kids get into trouble. These two invented it. Tom and Huck. “The Original Bad Boys”. Pretty good, huh? Tom and his buddies get up to some Summer Reading List pretty sweet hijinks; heck, they even get to attend their own funerals. Tom and his pals are basically like other modern pranksters 2017 Chair Abby M. Freedman Taken – Edward Bloor This is the story of a girl who is kidnapped and the scenarios that occur Vice-Chair Nora Rupert that can either kill her or keep her alive. In the near and distant future the protection and welfare of individuals is at the utmost concern. The Dr. Rosalind Osgood biggest and most developing crime in America in 2035 will be kidnapping. Robin Bartleman The Neptune Project by Polly Holyoke In this dystopian adventure, the government is forcing citizens to leave the coasts to Patricia Good move inland to work in labor camps. Nere, who has always loved the water, and can communicate with dolphins, finds out that she and others have been genetically Donna P. Korn mutated to be able to breathe underwater. With danger following at every turn, will the Neptune Children escape the government’s clutches and begin a new colony Heather P. Brinkworth in the ocean as they were designed to do? Ann Murray The Underdogs – Mike Lupica Will Tyler may not be the biggest running back around, but no one can touch him when it comes to hitting the hole and finding the end zone. And no one can match Laurie Rich Levinson his love of the game. When Will has a football in his hand, life can't touch him—his dad isn't so defeated, his town isn't so poor, and everyone has something to cheer Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools for. All of which does him no good if the football season is canceled. With no funding for things like uniforms and a well-maintained playing field, with every other family moving to find jobs, there just isn't enough money or players for a season. It's up to Will to give everyone a reason to believe. The School Board of Broward County, Florida prohibits any policy or I am the Cheese – Robert Cormier procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, A boy’s search for his father becomes a desperate journey to unlock a secret past. gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, race, religion, 3602 College Avenue But the past must not be remembered if the boy is to survive. As he searches for the sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file discrimination and/or truth that hovers at the edge of his mind, the boy—and readers—arrive at a shattering harassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Davie, Florida 33314 conclusion. Compliance at 754- 321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. (754) 323-3700 Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Brown Girl, Brownstones – Paule Marshall Disabilities Act (ADA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754- www.novaschools.com Set in Depression-era Brooklyn, NY, this 1959 coming-of-age novel finds Selina 321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Mr. R. Garranchan, Principal Boyce caught in the middle of her immigrant parents. Mom wants Selina to get an

American education, while dad dreams of returning to Barbados. Along with her www.browardschools.com Juliet Rezende, Literacy Coach parental woes, our heroine must deal with the poverty and racism that surrounds her. Celia Benitez, Reading Department Chair Karen Proia, Language Arts Department Chair Just Listen – Sarah Dessen Angel Welsh, Language Arts Department Chair When Annabel has a bitter falling out with her best friend, she suddenly finds herself isolated and friendless. But then she meets Owen—a loner, passionate about music Peg Snipas, Media Specialist and his weekly radio show, and always determined to tell the truth. And when they * Starred books are the required book for students in the develop a friendship, Annabel is not only introduced to new music but is encouraged to listen to her own inner voice. With Owen’s help, can Annabel find the courage to gifted education classes speak out about what exactly happened the night her friendship with Sophie came We are Nova... We are intelligent, to a screeching halt? sophisticated, and hold very high Any book by Margaret Peterson Haddix, Sharon Draper, Gordon Korman, expectations of ourselves! Gary Paulsen, Rick Riordan, J.K. Rowling or J.R.R. Tolkien