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Centreville Regional Library's Summer Reading CENTREVILLE REGIONAL LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING RESOURCE LIST RISING 7TH AND 8TH GRADE Though we find ourselves in very different circumstances this year, Fairfax County Public Library is still dedicated to providing information, resources, and entertainment for its residents, especially during the summer months! We hope that this list of books and other library resources will give you some ideas for how to spend your time this summer! As always, library staff are happy to answer any of your questions through our Ask Your Library chat service. Need a Library Card? If you don’t yet have a library card, you can get one for free! Follow this link to the application, fill it out, and get a temporary card number that will give you access to most of our online content. Make sure you write down that number! When library branches reopen to the public, you can come to any Fairfax County Public Library to get your permanent library card. Books Some of our titles are available as eBooks or eAudiobooks and we are working to expand our collection of digital content for easier access to library materials. Each link below will take you to the catalog record for that title, which will list all of the available formats. Print books or Books on CD can also be placed on hold while libraries are closed to the public, and will be available for pickup when in-person services resume. Fiction Titles Cheshire Crossing by Andy Weir and Sarah Andersen YFIC WEI Print Book | eBook Alice of Wonderland, Wendy of Neverland, and Dorothy of Oz meet at Cheshire Crossing, a boarding school for girls who have had supernatural experiences. Now teenagers, they decide to go between one universe and the next, accidentally bringing the Wicked Witch and Captain Hook together. Now’s it up to the three of them to restore things to normal. Comics Will Break Your Heart by Faith Erin Hicks YFIC HIC Print Book Miriam’s grandfather was the co-creator of a hit comic series, The TomorrowMen, but he sold his rights to it in the 1960’s. Instead of being rich from her grandfather’s success, Miriam’s family has almost nothing. How will she be able to afford to go to college when her parents can barely pay the bills? To make matters worse, the cute new boy who comes to town is none other than the grandson of The TomorrowMen’s other creator and current heir to his fortune. The Day the World Stopped Turning by Michael Morpurgo JFIC MOR Print Book In southern France during World War II, an autistic boy lives on his parents farm. Germans take the town and the boy’s world starts to fall apart, but he meets one kind German sergeant. Between the two of them, perhaps they can mend what has been broken in the town and their lives. Dog Driven by Terry Lynn Johnson JFIC JOH Print Book | eBook McKenna is slowly losing her vision due to a hereditary disease, but that won’t stop her from competing in a dogsled race across the Canadian wilderness. Emmy in the Key of Code by Aimee Lucido JFIC LUC Print Book | Book on CD | eBook | eAudiobook Sixth-grader Emmy tries to find her place in a new school and to figure out how she can create her own kind of music using a computer. Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling JFIC BOW Print Book | eBook | eAudiobook (OverDrive) | eAudiobook (RBDigital) In the sequel to “Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus,” Aven has just started to feel comfortable in her new town, with her friends and classmates all adjusting to the fact that she has no arms. But now she has to start high school, and there will be 2,300 new kids to stare at her this time. Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker YFIC WAL Print Book Teen witch Nova Huang works at her grandmothers’ spellbook shop and investigates supernatural occurrences in their small New England town. One night, she comes across her childhood crush, Tam Lang, battling a horse demon in the woods. As a werewolf, Tam has not yet found their place, unable to call anywhere home for very long. Tam reaches out to Nova for help, and as their friendship is rekindled, it could turn into something more. My Year in the Middle by Lila Weaver JFIC WEA Print Book | eBook At Lu Olivera's school the white kids and black kids sit on different sides of the classroom while Lu just wants to get along with everyone, but growing racial tensions will not let Lu stay neutral about the racial divide in school. Pay Attention, Carter Jones by Gary Schmidt JFIC SCH Print Book | eBook | eAudiobook Sixth-grader Carter must adjust to the unwelcome presence of a know-it-all butler who is determined to help him become a gentleman, and also to deal with burdens from the past. Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly JFIC KEL Print Book | Book on CD | eBook | eAudiobook Twelve-year-old Iris and her grandmother, both deaf, drive from Texas to Alaska armed with Iris's plan to help Blue-55, a whale unable to communicate with other whales. White Bird by RJ Palacio JFIC PAL Print Book | Book on CD | eBook | eAudiobook From the author of “Wonder,” this book tells the story of Julian's Grandmére's childhood as she, a Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II and how the boy she once shunned became her savior and best friend. Nonfiction Titles Fever Year by Don Brown Y614.49 B Print Book | eBook This timely graphic novel takes a look back at the influenza epidemic of 1918. At the tail end of World War I, influenza spread rapidly through Europe and then around the world. What can modern science help us understand about this epidemic and how does it compare to the reality of today? Girls’ Home Spa Lap by Maya Pagan J668.55 P Print Book | eBook Packed with all-natural recipes and activities, this guide is for anyone looking for self-care and relaxation techniques! 50 recipes can all be made from ingredients found in your kitchen cupboards. The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History by Robert Edsel J940.531 E Print Book During World War II, many cultural objects and places were in danger of being destroyed as the war raged across Europe. This book (an adaptation of The Monuments Men for younger readers) tells the true story of twelve people who risked their lives to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art. It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah JB NOAH Print Book | eBook The comedian traces his coming of age during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed, offering insight into the farcical aspects of the political and social systems of today's world. Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters by Carlyn Beccia J001.944 B Print Book | eBook Discover the origins of eight supernatural creatures, find out how history shaped their creation, and take a look at the science behind these monsters. The Teen Kitchen by Emily and Lyla Allen Y641.59 A Print Book | eBook Written by teen food bloggers The Kitchen Twins, this cookbook contains recipes with step-by-step instructions and an introduction to the basic tools of cooking and safety tips for working in the kitchen. You Can Change the World!: Everyday Teen Heroes Making a Difference Everywhere By Margaret Rooke Y302.14 R Print Book | eBook This book tells the stories of over 50 teens who have strived to change the world they live in, from volunteering to becoming entrepreneurs to campaigning for causes and beyond. The interviews cover topics such as race, sexuality, violence, grief, neurodiversity, bullying, and other key issues that teens are experiencing around the world. The Young Adventurer’s Guide to (Almost) Everything by Ben and Penny Hewitt J796.5 H Print Book This book is full of 65 different survival skills and activities, such as how to forecast the weather, make a friction fire, navigate by the stars, or survive a night in the woods. Library Programs In addition to books, we are working on providing a variety of virtual programs that can be enjoyed from home! Check out our Library Calendar to find more information about upcoming virtual programs. Be sure to follow our social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest news from Fairfax County Public Library! Resources and Activities If you haven’t checked out our online resources, now is a perfect time to do so! We offer lots of databases, which can help with homework, projects, or general exploration! We also have a variety of guides on our website that will provide more information on specific topics. Check out the links below for access to these resources! A to Z List of Online Databases | Our databases can help with homework or doing research for projects, learning a new language (Mango Languages or Rocket Languages), or learning a new skill through resources like Lynda for Libraries and Universal Class. Find a new book or one similar to your favorites with Novelist! Research Guides | Our Research Guides provide a one-stop resource based on specific topics. Learn about how to access our eBook and eAudiobook collections, 3D Printing, STEAM-based opportunities in the county, and more! Check out the resources for your age group, homework help resources, or find your next new book to read! For all of our resources, visit the main Fairfax County Public Library website.
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