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Rocky Run Staff Book Suggestions

Summer 2020

Learn about books your teachers loved this year,

and books they are looking forward to reading this summer!

Mrs. Sweeney

Any Legend fans out there? If you, like

me, have been dying to know what happened

between June and Day after Champion ended,

then Marie Lu has a treat for you! I LOVED this

book and becoming immersed again in the lives

of these characters and their relationship. You

won’t regret reading this whole series!

This year, I loved reading...

This summer, I am looking

forward to reading... If you enjoyed House Arrest or Knockout by K.A. Holt, you will enjoy being

reunited with the same characters in this

book. I loved the relationship between the

2 main characters, Kate and Tam-- it

starts out as a friendship, but both girls

are surprised when it turns out to be

something more. Another wonderful book

in verse by this amazing author!

This is the first in a new series by Kiera

Cass, the author of The Selection series. I

am looking forward to seeing the new

world that Cass has created, and the

inevitable romance and drama that will

fill the pages of this book. P.S. The Selection is headed to Netflix! Stay

tuned...

This is a book that many Rocky Run

teachers are looking forward to reading

this summer; it deals with the history of

race and racism in our country and offers

steps we can take to become allies and

antiracists. It is particularly relevant

today, and I am eager to learn from

Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi.

Mrs. Simmons This summer, I am looking forward to reading...

This year, I loved reading...

Ms. BickfordThis year, I loved reading... This summer, I am looking forward to reading...

The Opposite of Always, by Justin ReynoldsThis book is a funny, compelling read about the complexities of friendship, love, and family with a bit of time travel. Are you intrigued? You should be! How many times does Jack need to relive the same three months until he gets it right? Who is to say which version is the right one anyway?

Torpedoed: The True Story of the WWII Sinking of “The Children’s Ship”, by Deborah HeiligmanI was fascinated by this non-fiction text about the attack and sinking of a passenger ship that was evacuating children from England to Canada during WWII. I sure didn’t learn about this in history class!

Charlie Thorne Last Equation, by Stuart GibbsI’ve loved other books by this author, and Ms. Grover said it was awesome. So, I am excited to read this book over the summer!

Ms. Grover

Lifeboat 12, by Susan HoodThis historical fiction verse novel tells the story of 13 year old Ken, who is sent on a ship to Canada to escape the London bombings during WWII. But when the ship is torpedoed, will Ken and his lifeboat make it? I loved learning about a part of WWII I didn’t know before!

Charlie Hernandez and the League of Shadows, by Ryan Calejo

Charlie’s abuela has told him so many stories of mythical beings from Hispanic folklore. When Charlie begins to grow horns and feathers--like the ones described in his favorite legend--he is suddenly swept up in a world where the mythical beings he's spent his entire life hearing about seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Hispanic folklore and into his life. And even stranger, they seem to know more about him than he knows about himself.

This year, I loved reading... This summer, I am looking forward to reading...

City Spies, by James Ponti12 year old Sara gets into legal trouble for hacking and is recruited by an undercover division of MI6 to train as a spy. All of her spy skills are put to the test when an evil plot is uncovered at a coding competition in Paris. An excellent mystery that kept me guessing!

Mrs. Slevin

Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen YangThe author himself is the character in this graphic novel. He tells the story of the basketball team at the school where he teaches and intertwines non-fiction about the history of basketball and some of its greatest players. This year of the Dragon’s basketball season not only changes the lives of the players, but the author’s life as well. This book was captivating and inspirational!

The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate

Before I dive into this new book I plan to read The One and Only Ivan to my kids so we can enjoy this sequel together. Bob the dog is Ivan’s best friend in the original book and is based on the author’s real life dog. He is a strong and independent character. In this story he is off on a journey to find his long lost sister with the help of his friends Ivan and Ruby. Watch the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8UKRHQ66Mw


The Land of Stories by Chris ColferTwins Alex and Connor fall into a fairytale world and must collect the ingredients for a potion to make it back home. A lock of Rapunzels hair, Cinderella’s glass slipper, a twig from Red Riding Hood’s basket… Along the way they remember their recently passed father and learn secrets of the Fairytale Kingdom and their family. This book took me away to another world!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8UKRHQ66Mw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8UKRHQ66Mw

Miss Golden

I Am Number Four, by Pittacus Lore

Do you love action and adventure?If so, you will love this book! The story features a young, unknown alien sent to live on earth and his extraterrestrial conflict with the species that invaded his home planet! He must both survive high school in a new town and evade his enemies!

Grenade, by Alan Gratz

I can’t wait to read this book because I have already read other books by Alan Gratz, and he is a captivating author. He has a way of bringing you into the story and allows you to feel the emotions of the characters.


Life As We Knew It, by Pfeffer

What happens when an asteroid knocks the moon out of orbit? You will find out in this thrilling adventure!

*Mrs. BrownThis year I enjoyed reading:

This summer I look forward to reading:

Mrs. Bolton

… The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty because it shows how kids can be themselves, have different talents and interests, and become good friends.

I read the first 2 Harry Potter books about 20 years ago, and I wanted to read all of them when I had time to read them together. Quarantine is the perfect time. I started over, and right now, I’m beginning book 6!

… all of the books that are trapped at the public library that I have on hold! A few of them are:

I’d Give Anything by Marisa de los Santos - realistic fiction story about 4 high school friends who experience a tragedy, and a secret that is revealed many years later when one of them moves back to their town. I have read other books by this author and appreciate the strong and relatable characters she creates and the experiences they have.

AND MORE!!


RRMS After-School Club book choicesfor 2020-21

Mrs. PafumiThis year, I loved reading...

This summer, I am looking forward to reading...

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s fascinating life and achievements come alive in this graphic memoir. On these illustrated pages, see her toughness and tenacity as she fights gender inequality and changes our country’s laws. (Author: Debbie Levy)

Emoni is a single mom in high school with a passion for cooking. With help from her abuela and friends, she tries to juggle it all, and hopes that, even when the heat is on, it’s possible to reach her goals. Recipe descriptions made me hungry!(Author: Elizabeth Acevedo)

Dear Martin is one of the most talked-about books of the year. Recommended by Jason Reynolds and John Green! Justyce McAllister has been mistreated by police and peers. He starts a journal to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to find answers. I wonder what’s next for Justyce?(Author: Nic Stone)

I love adventure and survival stories so I’m eager to read about how Alejo in Puerto Rico and Emily in New Orleans survive megastorm Hurricane Valerie. Storm Blown is described as intense, suspenseful, high-stakes, and action-packed!(Author: Nick Courage)

Mr. Williams


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and books they are looking forward your teachers loved this year, …€¦ · book. I loved the relationship between the 2 main characters, Kate and Tam-- it starts out as a friendship,