SUMMER READING 2020
Dear Parent,
Before providing you with this summer’s reading list I wanted you to have some practical information on finding this material.
This summer’s reading list is very similar to the list published in the last several years, with the exception of the Common Read novel and one of the selections in the general section. So, if you have an older son, or are friends with other loyola families, you may be able to find much of what you need for this summer’s reading requirements. The mandatory French novel, for example, has not changed in 3 years, so there should be copies floating around in the community.
Unfortunately, due to Covid, there is no formal book exchange set up by the school.
Buying Books
Please consider continuing our tradition of purchasing from local independent booksellers.
Many local Montreal bookstores provide online purchasing and shipping services. Some provide free delivery in their area. Your support at this difficult time will be deeply appreciated by these small local book sellers. Here is information regarding Loyola’s major vendors. A more complete list of excellent bookstores can be found at the end of this document.
➢ We had already arranged with one of our major suppliers, Paragraph Books, to bring in all
the titles on the incoming Secondary 1 Summer Reading List for a book sale in April. This
sale obviously did not occur but Paragraph Books has kept all the books in their store so
they have numerous copies of all titles available.
Paragraph Books: They are currently open to the public. Or, you can reach them at email: [email protected] phone (514-845-5811). They are also happy to ship. Shipping charges will be $5.49 for the first book and $1.99 more per extra book.
BABAR Books: Also one of our major suppliers, an excellent independent book store located in the West Island. They have pick up at the store and also provide
free shipping to anywhere in the West Island. They offer shipping outside the
West Island for a flat $7.00 fee.
email: [email protected] phone: 514-694-0380
We have included a more complete list of book stores at the end of this document.
Mandatory 2020 Summer Reading List for Incoming Secondary ONE students
Students entering Secondary 1 in August 2020 must read a minimum of 3 novels over the summer. 1. All students must read the 2020 Common Read novel: Restart by Gordon Korman. 2. All students must read at least one novel from the summer reading list—see below. 3. All students must read the assigned Common Read French novel—see over.
The 2020 Common Read novel for All New Secondary 1 students:
Restart by Gordon Korman. Chase’s memory just went out the window. Chase doesn’t remember falling off the roof. He doesn’t remember hitting his head. He doesn’t, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again...starting with his own name. He knows he’s Chase. But who is Chase? When he gets back to school, he sees that different kids have very different reactions to his return. Some kids treat him like a hero. Some kids are clearly afraid of him. Pretty soon, it’s not only a question of who Chase is...it’s a question of who he was...and who he’s going to be. (Publisher)
The 2020 Secondary One Summer Reading List
Choose at least 1 Book from this list
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Spectators come to see Ivan, a silverback gorilla, and other animals housed behind the glass walls in the Big Top Mall. He is content until Ruby, a baby elephant from Africa, joins the group. Ivan is now determined to find Ruby a way out of this caged existence. This is loosely based on a true story. (Publisher)
The False Prince by Jennifer Neilsen (part 1 of a thrilling trilogy!). In a kingdom ravaged by civil war, a nobleman of the court seeks an impersonator to play the role of the king’s long-lost son in order to unify the people. He enlists a group of four orphans, including Sage, who must compete for the part. Can Sage win the part and pull off the role as a prince? (Publisher)
Slider by Pete Hautman. David can eat an entire sixteen-inch pepperoni pizza in four minutes and thirty-six seconds. Not bad. But he knows he can do better. In fact, he'll have to do better: he's going to compete in the Super Pigorino Bowl, the world's greatest pizza-eating contest, and he has to win it, because he borrowed his mom's credit card and accidentally spent $2,000 on it. So he really needs that prize money. (Publisher)
Unstoppable by Tim Green. If anyone understands the phrase "tough luck," it's Harrison. As a foster kid in a cruel home, he knows his dream of one day playing in the NFL is a long shot. Then Harrison is brought into a new home with kind, loving parents—his new dad is even a football coach. Harrison's big build and his incredible determination quickly make him a star running back on the junior high school team. On the field, he's practically unstoppable. But Harrison's good luck can't last forever. When a routine sports injury leads to a devastating diagnosis, it will take every ounce of Harrison's determination not to give up for good. (Publisher)
Beetle Boy by M. G. Leonard. About a brilliant boy, his loyal friends, and some amazingly intelligent beetles that brings together adventure, humor, and real science! Darkus Cuttle's dad mysteriously goes missing from his job as Director of Science at the Natural History Museum. Vanished without a trace! From a locked room! So Darkus moves in with his eccentric Uncle Max and next door to Humphrey and Pickering, two lunatic cousins with an enormous beetle infestation. Darkus soon discovers that the beetles are anything but ordinary. They're an amazing, intelligent super species and they're in danger of being exterminated. It's up to Darkus and his friends to save the beetles. (Publisher)
Non-Fiction
How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous by Georgia Bragg (Author), Kevin O'Malley (Illustrator). This award-winning book for reluctant readers is a fascinating collection of remarkable deaths--and not for the faint of heart. Over the course of history, men and women have lived and died. In fact, getting sick and dying can be a big, ugly mess--especially before the modern medical care that we all enjoy today. From King Tut's ancient autopsy to Albert Einstein's great brain escape, How They Croaked contains all the gory details of the awful ends of nineteen awfully famous people. (Publisher)
Guts and Glory: World War II by Ben Thompson. Discover legendary commanders, tremendous fights, elite soldiers, and courageous individuals whose deeds truly made the difference in this jaw-dropping guide to the biggest war the world has ever seen. From massive aerial battles that clouded the skies with planes to deathly secret operations deep behind enemy lines, the events of World War II are some of the most awe-inspiring of all time. Packed with trivia, epic battles, and amazing illustrations, World War II comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this account from Ben Thompson that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers. . (Publisher)
The Summer 2020 Secondary 1 Mandatory COMMON READ French Novel
L’Ombre du Gardien par France-Anne Blanchet. Chaque année, Mario et sa famille passent les vacances estivales dans leur chalet. Un jour, en pêchant à la rivière, Mario fait une incroyable découverte. Dans l’estomac d’un poisson se cache une bague de la coupe Stanley. Fasciné, le jeune amateur de hockey décide de dissimuler ce trésor. Son but : retrouver le propriétaire. Mais il ne peut garder le secret bien longtemps, car Claudia, une amie du camp de hockey, découvre le bijou. Ensemble, les adolescents vont mener une enquête dans l’espoir de percer le mystère de la chevalière. (Publisher)
Great Sources for Teen and Tween Book Recommendations (French & English)
If you want to find additional summer reading for your sons, in French or in English, we recommend the following online sites that we at Loyola Library use regularly. Check them out.
Common Sense Media provides appropriate recommendations for every interest. This site also has great recommendations for movies, apps and a variety of other media. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-list
The Cooperative Children’s Book Center has developed a wide range of book lists on myriad themes & topics. http://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/books/default.asp
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Teen Book Finder Database provides access to all of YALSA's annual selected book and media lists, awards, and honorees. http://booklists.yalsa.net/
Booklist Online (ALA) The online version of Booklist, a book review publication by the American Library Association. Normally only available to subscribers, Booklist Online resources are currently available at no cost to all. Just visit https://www.booklistonline.com/
BANQ: Espace Jeunes - Quoi Lire? This is the Teen section of the National Library of Quebec. Lots of great recommendations of French books for young people. https://jeunes.banq.qc.ca
Livres Ouverts & Québec Reading Connection are parallel services provided by the Ministère de l’éducation et l’enseignement du Québec. Both are curated by educators and allow for searches by grade level. Consult https://www.livresouverts.qc.ca/ for french language books and https://www.quebecreadingconnection.ca/ for English.
PRETNUMERIQUE: Bibliothèque au bout des doights: https://www.pretnumerique.ca
Livres pour tous: plus de 6000 livres gratuits en ligne: https://www.livrespourtous.com
MORE LOCAL MONTREAL BOOKSTORES:
Librairie Clio https://store.librairieclio.ca/ Argo Bookshop https://www.argobookshop.ca/ Librairie Drawn and Quarterly http://mtl.drawnandquarterly.com/ Bibliophile Bookshop http://www.bibliophilemontreal.com/ Librairie Bonder Bookstore https://www.bonder.com/ Librairie Renaud-Bray https://www.renaud-bray.com Maison de l’éducation http s://maisondeleducation.leslibraires.ca/ Librairie Monet https://www.librairiemonet.com/ Librairie Gallimard https://ww w.gallimardmontreal.com/ Archambault https://www.archa mbault.ca /