Summer Reading Recommendations: Mr. Merrill’s 5th Grade Class
Alexander, Kwame. The Crossover. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014.
237. Print.
Josh Bell is a middle school student and basketball player. He and his twin
brother JB go to the same school where their mother is the assistant principal.
Their dad is a retired international basketball star himself. This is a sometimes
funny, sometimes heart-wrenching look at the challenges of family, mistakes,
and choices both big and small. Newbery Award winner. Recommended by
Ms. Kline.
Bell, Cece. El Deafo. New York: Amulet Books, 2014. Print --Recommended by
Grayden C.
Haddix, Margaret Peterson. Among the Hidden. New York: Simon & Schuster for Young Readers, 1998.
Print.
Luke Garner, one of the illegal third children of his country, was forced in to hiding since he was a born.
He enjoyed his life in the forest until it is taken from them because of the government. Will Luke get the
freedom he seeks? I like this book because it explains Luke's adventures and life throughout the book.
ALA best book for young adults. Recommended by Joseph Z.
Horowitz, Anthony. Crocodile Tears. New York, N.Y.: Philomel, 2009. Print.
Realizing that there’s the bigger disaster, the bigger money a con artist is poised to create the biggest
catastrophe known to man and realize an airborne strain of virus so powerful it can destroy an entire
country on a single gust of wind. This book is exciting to read, really breathe taking, I like that Alex
sarcomas his hard and dangerous mission. Recommended by Ethan B.
Erin, Hunter. Warriors Into the wild. New York: Working Partners Limited 2003
Rusty is a regular old house cat when he decided to take a walk in the forest next to his twoleg home.
There he met a Thunderclan apprentice , Greystripe, the fought until Bluestar came by and gave an
offer. That offer was If he wanted to join Thunderclan, and he did. This book made me laugh and cry.
New York Times bestselling series. Recommended by Anya.
Hunter, Erin. Sunrise: Warriors - Power of the Three: 6. New York: HarperCollins, 2010. 318.
Print.
Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Hollyleaf have figured out Squirrelflight is not there real mother,
Ashfur was found dead by the Windclan border, and the three are realizing that everyone haze
their own secrets…Recommended by Quinn Z.
Kibuishi, Kazu. Amulet. New York: Graphix, 2011. Print.
I really liked this book since it is filled with adventure. I really liked when they saved Emily.
Kinney, Jeff. Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. New York: Amulet Books. 2009
Greg is a sixth grader and he is often at odds with his family members. To avoid working with his dad
during the summer, and to be close to the girl he likes, he tells his dad he already has a job at the
country club. He and his best friend Rowley have fun at the country club until his dad finds out. This is a
funny book that all families can relate to. Recommended by Tyler D.
Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal. New York: Amulet, 2007. Print.
This book is about a kid named Greg Heffley. Who is starting school again and writes about the school
year in his diary/journal. This book is recommended because it has comedy and it’s a graphic
novel/novel basically a cartoon novel. So please read Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Recommended by Conner V.
Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a wimpy kid : the long haul.
Books, 2014. Print.
New York: Amulet
When you go on a road trip, it’s supposed to be fun, right? Well Greg’s
family is the opposite. His mom first tells him their going on a road trip. But
quickly realizes that she got the idea of going on a road trip, by reading one
of her favorite magazines. In the book he tells about everything that
happens on their road trip, and much, much more!  Recommendcd
byJavier G.
Lincoln Peirce Big Nate in class by himself. New York : HarperCollins Children’s Books 2010
Big Nate is kind of smart, but sometimes, Big Nate’s teacher is mean to people, so Big Nate always feel
a little bit award . I like this book because it is funny. Recommend by Jasmine.
Myracle, Lauren. "Yasaman." Oopsy Daisy: A Flower Power Book. 2012 ed. Vol. 3. New York:
Amulet, 2012. 346. Print.
Four girls named Katie-Rose, Camilla (Milla), Yasaman, and Violet are four girls with the names
of flowers. Katie-Rose has the ‘Rose’ in her name, a camilla is a small flower that can grow
almost anywhere, ‘yasaman’ means jasmine in Turkish, and violet is a small flower with a nice
fragrance. These girls use their flower power to make their fifth grade teachers, Ms. Perez and
Mr. Emerson, fall in love. Recommended by Becky.
Paige, Danielle. Dorothy Must Die. First Paper Back Edition, 2015 ed. New York:
HarperCollins, 2014. 452. Print.
Amy's life was boring, an alcoholic mom, bullies at school, a half crap trailer for a home.
But when a storm comes, Amy and her mom’s rat, Star get blown away by a tornado Amy
lands in Oz. This would be great except Oz is ruled by evil Dorothy, in fear from a
monstrous Lion, being attacked by tin monsters and being horrified by a scarecrow. Oz is
not so great. Will Amy fix Oz or be killed by the monster named Dorothy? New York
Times Bestseller. Recommended by Christopher P.
Palacio, R J. Wonder. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2013. Print.
August Pullman, or as his mom calls him “Auggie” was born with a facial deformity. That had prevented
him from going to a mainstream school until 5th grade at Beecher Prep. He just wants to be treated like a
normal, ordinary kid. Recommended by Carys.
Riordan, Rick. The Mark of Athena. New York: Disney Hyperion Books, 2012. Print.
I liked this book because it has adventure and mystery all in one. If you like any of those
qualities and really liked the Percy Jackson series then you will love this series The Heroes of
Olympus. This book (the third one in the series) is about Annabeth trying to find the Athena
Parthenos. Lots of Athena’s children have tried but all have failed. Will Annabeth make or will
she suffer the same fate as her brothers and sisters? Find out in The Mark of Athena by Rick
Riordan. Recommended by Kiana O.
Riordan, Rick. Throne of Fire. New York: Disney / Hyperion 2011. Print
This book is the first of the series and captures your interest right from the begging when the
characters start stealing from a museum. This book has a lot of action, adventure and even
mystery! The last page leaves you with a cliff hanger witch makes you want to read the next
book in the series. Recommended by Bryce P.
Rowling, J K. Harry Potter and the deathly hallows: : Book 7. New York: A.A.
Levine, 2007. Print.
I really like this book because it is filled with adventure.
Author: J.K Rowling Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Publisher: Scholastic press
Page numbers: 309
Summary: Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny
proves his worth while attending Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Recommended by
Delnaz G.
Raina Telgameir, Sisters.
Raina is a high school girl, and she tells the story of Raina and her sister, Amara, together
growing up. One day, Raina and Amara went on a road trip with their mom and younger
brother, Will. There heading to Colorado from California to visit their uncles, aunts and cousins.
But on the way, lots of drama happens during the week drive there. Rainstorms, Wrong Turns,
and snakes. Read the story to find out what its like as Raina and Amara together as = Sisters!
Recommended by, Aileen M.
Wilder, Laura Ingalls, and Garth Williams. Little House on the Prairie. Newly Illustrated, Uniform ed.
Vol. 1. New York: Harper & Bros., 1953. Print.
This book is about Laura Ingalls Wilder, who is a little girl that lives in the big woods with Ma, Pa, and
her sister, Mary in a beautiful log house. She and her family experience many amazing and terrifying
things that is fun to read and share with others. I recommend this heart-warming story for you to read.
Recommended by Bada J.
Willems, Mo. Happy Pig Day! New York: Hyperion for Children, 2011. Print.
I like this book because it is a fun book. It is about a pig named Piggie and an elephant named Gerald. In
this book, Piggie is celebrating Pig day. It is a fun book because it looks like all the pigs are pigs, but they
are animals that like pigs. This book is great for little kids who like pigs, elephants, or just like reading.
Recommended by Bada.
Spirit animals book one
Four children of Edras have an incredible ability to bond with animals. One day the children see a flash,
and suddenly, the animals emerge. A wolf, leopard, panda, and a falcon appear. Each of the children
has summoned an animal. Now, their fate is set, and they are sent on a dangerous quest. A dark force
of the past has risen, and only they have the power to stop it. All of Edras depends on these four
children, and only they have the power to stop it. Will they save Edras in time............?
Read to find out!!!!!!!
Blake and
James
Guinness World Records 2015. We recommend this book because it has pictures of cool stuff.
Also we like it because it has world records. We give this book 700 stars.