grade 8 summer reading 2016

GRADE 8 SUMMER READING 2016 Before the start of the school year, each incoming 8th grader is required to read three books that will enhance his or her knowledge in the area of Facing History and Ourselves, an interdisciplinary course. Selected by the subject area teachers, these titles will stimulate book discussions and group learning activities in September. Most of these titles are available in public libraries. In addition, we have distributed this list to local bookstores and they plan to have copies on hand. Bookstar is located at 8656 Genesee Ave. in University City. Their phone number is (858)457-7561.Warwick’s address is 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Their phone number is (858)454-0347. Please choose three books to read from the selection below: The Cat at the Wall by Deborah Ellis The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis War Brothers: A Novel or War Brothers: The Graphic Novel by Sharon McKay The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim by E.K. Johnston Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Night of the Burning: Devorah’s Story by Linda Press Wulf Burn My Heart by Beverley Naidoo Sky of Red Poppies by Zohreh Ghahremani A Time of Miracles by Anne-Laure Bondoux The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd The Berlin Boxing Club by Robert Sharenow **The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson Author Visit – Kwame Alexander May 8, 2017 Kwame’s latest book is titled Booked Suggestions from the LJCDS Library – California Young Reader Medal Nominees Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere by Julie T. Lamana **The Impossible Knife of Memory (also listed above) by Laurie Halse Anderson Keeper of the Lost Cities by by Shannon Messenger Hold Fast by Blue Balliett Each Kindness (picture book for older readers)