Ancillae-Assumpta Academy
Summer Reading 2013
Grades 3 and 4
3rd/4th Grade Pairs (choose one pair)
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Ivan is a gorilla who is living happily in captivity working on his art. Then he meets Ruby, a baby
elephant. She makes Ivan see their home—and his own art—through new eyes.
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
Join Wilbur and all the animals on the farm and witness the beautiful friendship at the heart of
this enduring classic.
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
Evan and Jessie are siblings. When their lemonade-stand war begins, there really is no telling
who will win—or even if their fight will ever end. Brimming with savvy marketing tips for
making money, definitions of business terms, and even math problems, this fresh, and funny
novel subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone’s intent.
Lemonade Crime by Jacqueline Davies
Using the rules of our legal system as a guide, Evan and Jessie turn the playground into a
courtroom and put Scott Spencer, alleged thief, on trial, with fourth graders serving as judge and
jury.
Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all
the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie.
Love That Dog by Sharon Creech
Meet Jack, who tells his story with a help from some paper, a pencil, his teacher, and a dog
named Sky.
Owen Foote, Soccer Star by Stephanie Greene
Readers will cheer for Owen and his best friend Joseph as they face new challenges on and off the
field and come up winners.
Owen Foote, Super Spy by Stephanie Greene
Owen Foote has a new obsession: spying. He has selected his next target: Mr. Mahoney, his
school principal. It’s going to be the ultimate spy test.
The Doll People by Ann M. Martin
A family of porcelain dolls that has lived in the same house for one hundred years is taken aback
when a new family of plastic dolls arrives and doesn't follow The Doll Code of Honor.
The Borrowers by Mary Norton
The Borrowers—the Clock family: Homily, Pod, and their fourteen-year-old daughter, Arrietty,
to be precise—are tiny people who live underneath the kitchen floor of an old English country
manor.
Almost Zero: A Dymonde Daniel Book by Nikki Grimes
Nikki finds out that one of her friends has it much worse than she does, and she's determined to
do what she can to help.
Make Way for Dymonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes
Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from making a place for herself
in a jiffy.
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
A mouse, a princess, and a rat embark on a journey leads them down into a horrible dungeon, up
into a glittering castle, and ultimately, into each other's lives.
Stuart Little by E.B. White
A classic novel about one small mouse on a very big adventure!
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
In this funny, uncannily wise portrait of the dynamics of a sixth-grade class, Dwight, a loser, talks
to his classmates via an origami finger puppet of Yoda.
Darth Paper Strikes Again by Tom Angleberger
After suffering several Origami Yoda–related humiliations, Harvey manages to get Dwight
suspended from school for being a “troublemaker.” Origami Yoda pleads with Tommy and
Kellen to save Dwight by making a new case file—one that will show how Dwight’s presence
benefits McQuarrie.
Poppy by Avi
Poppy, a young deer mouse, lives under the rule of Mr. Ocax the Owl. Mr. Ocax has promised to
protect the mice if they obey him, but the owl has deceived them.
Ragweed by Avi
Can Ragweed and his motley yet musical crew of city mice--Clutch, Dipstick, Lugnut, and
Blinker--band together to fight their feline foe?
The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson
When anything goes wrong at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, it's sure to have a Herdman
behind it. Is it possible that behind their outrageous pranks there may be something good about
this crazy clan after all?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
No one is prepared when the Herdman family invades church one Sunday and decides to take
over the annual Christmas pageant.
Nikki and Deja by Karen English
This easy-to-read chapter book from an award-winning author captures all the joys and
complexities of elementary school life--particularly friendships and cliques--with finesse and
humor.
Nikki and Deja: The News News Letter by Karen English
Newsy news is not just regular news. It's news that's interesting and exciting. Nikki and Deja
know that there's plenty of newsy news happening on their block and at Carver Elementary, just
waiting to be reported. After just one issue of their newsletter, however, some unexpected
problems arise. Will Nikki and Deja's plans to become celebrated journalists succeed?
The BFG by Roald Dahl
Kidsnatched from her orphanage by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), Sophie concocts with him a plan
to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants.
George’s Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl
George decides that his grumpy, selfish old grandmother must be a witch and concocts
some marvelous medicine to take care of her
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PICK A PAIR FROM THE FOLLOWING SERIES.
The Time Warp Trio by Jon Scieszka
Follow Joe, Sam, and Fred in a series of amazing adventures as they travel through history
courtesy of a magical book.
Marvin Redpost by Louis Sachar
Meet Marvin Redpost and get an honest and humorous view of how kids think and speak.
Chet Gecko by Bruce Hale
Chet, “the best lizard detective at Emerson Hicky Elementary,” solves every mystery with
wisecracking humor.
The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes by Anne Mazer
Abby Hayes is a fun and quirky fifth grader looking to find her own "super-special" talent.
Shredderman by Wendelin Van Draanen
Nolan Byrd is Shredderman, a superhero dedicated to truth and justice.
Encyclopedia Brown by Donald J. Sobol
Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville neighborhood’s ten-year-old star detective.