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Summer 2020: Books about Sharing and Caring for Grades 6-8
Read one of these books, then find great ideas for giving back in the Summer Reading 2020 Idea Book.
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My Jasper June
2019 by Snyder, LaurelGet this itemThis book emphasizes the importance of friendship, and what it means for friends to take care of each another. Recommended by Karen
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Hoot
2002 by Hiaasen, CarlGet this itemThere is so much to this book: mystery, bullying, greed, and trying to save the environment. Really good! Recommended by Karen
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Freak the Mighty: Max the Mighty Series, Book 1
2013 by Philbrick, RodmanGet this itemI love the friendship between two people you would never imagine could have anything in common. Recommended by Karen
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The Fault in Our Stars
2012 by Green, JohnGet this itemIf you don't have a box of tissues next to you, don't read this book! It was so well written and the characters were so real, I couldn't put it down. Recommended by Karen
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Amina's Voice
2017 by Khan, HenaGet this itemI loved this inspirational story about navigating the challenges of friendship, family, and culture in middle school. Amina is one of those characters who feels like a friend by the novel's end. Recommended by Laura
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Harbor Me
2018 by Woodson, JacquelineGet this itemWhat would happen if you were put in a classroom with no teacher and only one instruction: talk to each other? That's the idea behind this fascinating story of six students who learn how much they have in common. Recommended by Mary
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We Are All Made of Molecules
2015 by Nielsen, SusinGet this itemAh, the joys of a blended family! You'll love this hilarious and moving story of an "A-Lister" girl forced to live with a socially awkward boy when their parents marry. Recommended by Mary
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Guitar Notes
2012 by Amato, MaryGet this itemIf you're a romance fan, you'll love this quirky story of two high school musicians who have to share the same practice room, much to their dismay. Recommended by Mary
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When You Trap a Tiger
2020 by Keller, TaeGet this itemLily and her family move in with her grandmother, and almost immediately a tiger straight out of a Korean fairy tale appears. I love this story of family secrets and the importance of sharing stories. Recommended by Caitlin
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Birdie and Me
2020 by Nuanez, J. M. M.Get this itemA heart-wrenching story about loss, fear, and the love shared between two siblings. You will love protective Jack and her sweet brother Birdie. Recommended by Caitlin
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The Summer of Broken Things
2018 by Haddix, Margaret PetersonGet this itemI love stories about unlikely friendships, and this is a favorite. Avery, from the right crowd, is forced to go on a trip to Spain with Kayla, absolutely from the wrong crowd. Together they make an incredible discovery. Recommended by Mary
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Goodbye Stranger
2015 by Stead, RebeccaGet this itemFriendships are wonderful, and sometimes hard. You'll love this story about three best friends who swear never to fight, until seventh grade seems to change everything. Recommended by Mary
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