LibGuides: MS Summer Reading '25: Summer 2025

Why summer reading?

Summer is an excellent time to READ. Not for a class, not for an assignment, but just read to enjoy it!

Studies show that reading over summer vacation keeps kids' brains active and reduces setbacks in reading levels, known as the "Summer Slide". Source

Have a look at the following suggestions here in the Libguide. None of this is required reading, just suggestions for something great to read during the summer. Enjoy! Mrs. Seewald

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Survey: What will you read?

What will you read this summer?

Fiction for fun

Non-Fiction for fun

Fiction for school

Non-Fiction for school

Fiction for fun: 27 votes (84.38%)

Non-Fiction for fun: 1 votes (3.13%)

Fiction for school: 1 votes (3.13%)

Non-Fiction for school: 3 votes (9.38%)

Total Votes: 32

Amazing Audiobooks on SORA

These books are available in AUDIOBOOK format from SORA!

Popcorn by Rob Harrell
ISBN: 9780593697924

Publication Date: 2024-09-03

Seventh grader Andrew is trying to keep his anxiety and OCD in check on picture day at his school, but one thing after another seems to heighten his angst, including a basketball to the face in gym class and news that his grandmother with Alzheimer's is missing. As his anxiety builds and threatens to pop into a full-blown panic attack, he finds some key allies in teachers and friends and learns tools that will help him cope.
The Unteachables by Gordon Korman
ISBN: 9780062563880

Publication Date: 2019-01-08

The Unteachables' never thought they'd find a teacher who had a worse attitude than they did. And Mr. Kermit never thought he would actually care about teaching again. Over the course of a school year, though, room 117 will experience mayhem, destruction--and maybe even a shot at redemption.
Bye Forever, I Guess by Jodi Meadows
ISBN: 9780823456383

Publication Date: 2024-10-22

Eighth-grader Ingrid runs a popular blog anonymously and has online personal more popular than she is, but when a wrong-number text message offers her a chance at connection, Ingrid opens herself to the opportunity to make a real live friend.
Don't Let in the Cold by Keely Parrack
ISBN: 9781728256764

Publication Date: 2022-09-06

A blackout and a blizzard leave seventeen-year-old Lottie and her new stepsister Jade trapped in an isolated ski cabin in Tahoe, where they are soon joined by a cute, fast-talking stranger named Alex, who claims to be lost and in need of shelter--but the girls realize Alex is not who he claims to be, and he has dangerous friends.

Visiting Author 2024-2025

The SFS Libraries are proud to welcome author Steve Sheinkin in November 2025!

Photo Credit: Rob Spring

Bomb by Steve Sheinkin
Call Number: 623.4 SHE

ISBN: 1596434872

Publication Date: 2012-09-04

Examines the history of the atomic bomb, discussing the discovery of the behavior of uranium when placed next to radioactive material, the race to build a bomb, and the impact of the weapon on societies around the world.
Fallout by Steve Sheinkin
Call Number: 972.9 SHE

ISBN: 9781250149015

Publication Date: 2021-09-07

With communism sweeping the globe, two nations begin a neck-and-neck competition to build even more destructive bombs and conquer the Space Race. In their battle for dominance, spy planes fly above, armed submarines swim deep below, and undercover agents meet in the dead of night.
Impossible Escape by Steve Sheinkin
Call Number: 940.53 SHE

ISBN: 9781250265722

Publication Date: 2023-08-29

In 1944, teenager Rudolf "Rudi" Vrba and his friend, Alfred Wetzler, plan a daring escape from the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, knowing they must warn the world of what the Nazis are doing to their Jewish family and friends.
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team by Steve Sheinkin
Call Number: 920 THO

ISBN: 9781250294470

Publication Date: 2019-01-15

A great American sport and Native American history come together in this true story of how Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team.
The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys; Steve Sheinkin
Call Number: F SEP

ISBN: 9780593527542

Publication Date: 2024-10-08

Remember, you are bound by the Official Secrets Act… Summer, 1940. Nineteen-year-old Jakob Novis and his quirky younger sister Lizzie share a love of riddles and puzzles. And now they’re living inside of one. The quarrelsome siblings find themselves amidst one of the greatest secrets of World War II—Britain’s eccentric codebreaking factory at Bletchley Park.

New Graphic Novels!

Almost Sunset by Wahab Algarmi (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780063355668

Publication Date: 2025-02-18

During the month of Ramadan, seventh-grader Hassan struggles to juggle homework, soccer practice, and gaming with his friends alongside fasting and his family obligations, which include late night prayer at a mosque with his father. He keeps his fasting a secret from his friends and teachers so as not to appear different, but when he finds himself falling asleep in class, getting replaced in his friends' gaming circle, and losing his spot on the soccer team, Hassan's frustration boils over, which results in family and personal disappointments. However, when Hassan learns to open up to both his family and his friends about what is going on.
Nat a Chance: a Graphic Novel (Nat Enough #6) by Maria Scrivan (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781546104452

Publication Date: 2025-03-04

Unathletic Nat learns lessons in perseverance and commitment when she joins her friend Zoe in training for a triathlon.
Space Chasers by Leland Melvin by Leland Melvin; Joe Caramagna; Alison Acton (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781250782762

Publication Date: 2025-02-04

Tia Valor's world is turned upside down when Leland Melvin, a famous astronaut, selects her to join an elite group of teens training for a NASA mission into space. She and the other talented middle schoolers prepare to launch to an advanced space station orbiting the earth, but when Tia finds herself in space with only half her crew and no adults around to help, they'll need to band together and use all their skills from their training program to make it back home safely.
Puzzled by Pan Cooke (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780593615621

Publication Date: 2024-04-16

A graphic novel memoir of the author describing his experiences as a child growing up with an undiagnosed case of OCD. Explores the rituals he performed to deal with unreasonable fears, how his compulsions escalated, and how he finally got the help he needed.
Halfway to Somewhere by Jose Pimienta
ISBN: 9780593569429

Publication Date: 2025-02-18

After their mom gets a job teaching linguistics at KU, twelve-year-old Ave and their younger brother, Ramón, relocate to Lawrence, Kansas, with her, but due to immigration issues, their father and older sister, Cruz, stay behind in Mexico. Between speaking English and various cultural differences, Ave struggles to adapt to life in the United States, and things go from bad to worse when they learn that their father and sister are staying in Mexico because their parents are getting a divorce. When school starts, Ave makes a few new friends who help them feel more at home in Kansas, and slowly they find a place where they belong.

Why Kids Should Read Graphic Novels

What is your favourite way to read?

Books in print

E-books

Audiobooks

Online news, blogs, websites

Books in print: 44 votes (37.93%)

E-books: 3 votes (2.59%)

Audiobooks: 3 votes (2.59%)

Online news, blogs, websites: 66 votes (56.9%)

Total Votes: 116

Must Read - Dystopian

SnowGlobe by Soyoung Park
Call Number: F PAR

ISBN: 9780593809273

Publication Date: 2024-10-04

Enclosed under a vast dome, Snowglobe is the last place on Earth that’s warm. Outside Snowglobe is a frozen wasteland, and every day, citizens face the icy world to get to their jobs at the power plant, where they produce the energy Snowglobe needs. Their only solace comes in the form of twenty-four-hour television programming streamed directly from the domed city. The residents of Snowglobe have everything: fame, fortune, and above all, safety from the desolation outside their walls.
Sunrise on the Reaping (a Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins
Call Number: F COL

ISBN: 9781546171461

Publication Date: 2025-03-18

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break.
Enclave by Ann Aguirre
Call Number: F AGU

ISBN: 9780312551377

Publication Date: 2012-08-07

In a post-apocalyptic world, Deuce has trained her entire life to become a Huntress, protecting her underground enclave from deadly creatures known as Freaks. When she is partnered with the enigmatic outsider Fade, they uncover unsettling truths about their society. Their discoveries lead to exile, forcing them to navigate the perilous surface world and confront challenges that test their survival and beliefs.
The Things We Leave Behind by Claire Furniss
Call Number: F FUR

ISBN: 9781471169816

Publication Date: 2024

In The Things We Leave Behind by Clare Furniss, fifteen-year-old Clem and her half-sister Billie flee a dystopian London, now under authoritarian rule, seeking refuge in Scotland. Their perilous journey, recounted through Clem's therapy sessions and interwoven with her storytelling, reveals the profound impact of displacement and the resilience required to navigate a fractured world. This poignant narrative explores themes of identity, loss, and hope amidst societal collapse.

Must Read - Mystery / Adventure

The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer
ISBN: 0399243046

Publication Date: 2006-02-16

Enola Holmes awakens on her birthday to find her mother missing. When her older brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft, plan to send her to finishing school, Enola escapes to London, using her wit and her mother's cryptic clues to search for her. Along the way, she becomes entangled in the mystery of a missing young marquess, navigating Victorian society and evading danger to uncover the truth.
Queen of the Tiles by Hanna Alkaf
Call Number: F ALK

ISBN: 9781534494558

Publication Date: 2022-04-19

Scrabble prodigy Najwa Bakri returns to the competitive scene a year after her best friend Trina's sudden death during a tournament. As Najwa navigates the high-stakes world of competitive Scrabble, she begins to receive cryptic messages that suggest Trina's death may not have been accidental. Determined to uncover the truth, Najwa delves into a web of secrets, rivalries, and hidden agendas among her fellow competitors.
A Royal Conundrum (the Misfits) by Lisa Yee; Dan. Santat (Illustrator)
Call Number: F YEE

ISBN: 9781984830302

Publication Date: 2024-01-02

Twelve-year-old Olive Cobin Zang is sent to the Reforming Arts School (RASCH), a former prison turned boarding school for misfit kids. There, she joins a secret team called NOCK (No One Can Know), trained to stop a notorious jewel thief known as the Bling King. As Olive and her quirky teammates race to prevent a high-profile heist, they must use their unique talents to save their school and find their place in the world.
The Secret Library by Kekla Magoon
Call Number: F MAG

ISBN: 9781536230888

Publication Date: 2024-05-07

Eleven-year-old Dally's monotonous life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a mysterious envelope containing a map to an ancient vault filled with books that serve as portals to different moments in time, leading her on thrilling adventures and uncovering her family's hidden history.

Must read - Realistic Fiction

Shadowed by Carl Deuker
Call Number: F DEU

ISBN: 9780063376342

Publication Date: 2024-11-05

Nate Dravus lives in the shadow of his soccer-star sister, Amelia, and struggles to find his own path. When he discovers a passion for basketball, he forms a bond with his neighbor Lucas Cawley, a talented but marginalized player caring for his sister with special needs. As Nate's ambition grows, a tragic accident forces him to confront the consequences of his choices and the true meaning of friendship and self-worth.
What about Will by Ellen Hopkins
Call Number: F HOP

ISBN: 9780593108642

Publication Date: 2021-09-14

Twelve-year-old Trace Reynolds admires his older brother, Will, who has always been his mentor and friend. However, after Will suffers a traumatic brain injury during a football game, he becomes withdrawn and struggles with depression and anger, leading to an addiction to pain medication. As their family unravels, Trace grapples with the changes in his brother and the secrets he's keeping, ultimately learning that some truths must be faced to begin the healing process.
Born Behind Bars by Padma Venkatraman
Call Number: F VEN

ISBN: 9780593112472

Publication Date: 2021-09-07

Nine-year-old Kabir has spent his entire life in a Chennai prison, where his mother is incarcerated for a crime she didn't commit. When he's unexpectedly released, Kabir is thrust into an unfamiliar and often harsh world. Navigating the challenges of life outside, he befriends Rani, a street-smart girl, and together they embark on a quest to prove his mother's innocence and find a place where they truly belong.
Wilder Boys by Brandon Wallace
Call Number: F WAL

ISBN: 9781481432641

Publication Date: 2015-05-05

After their father disappears, Jake and Taylor Wilder begin taking care of themselves, as their mother is too busy juggling them and her boyfriend, Bull. Jake and Taylor like spending time outdoors, especially with their dog, Cody. One night they discover a dangerous secret about Bull, one that hurts their mother. With nowhere else to go, Jake, Taylor, and Cody head out into the wilderness to search for their father.
May the Best Player Win by Kyla Zhao
Call Number: F ZHA

ISBN: 9780593615867

Publication Date: 2024-09-17

12-year-old May Li, is a passionate chess player whose recent success at the state championship earns her both acclaim and unexpected scrutiny. When her teammate Ralph challenges her abilities, suggesting her achievements are due to her gender, May bets she can win the school's internal tournament and secure the captaincy for nationals. As the pressure mounts, May grapples with performance anxiety and the joy she once found in the game, leading her to question whether she can still love chess amid the intense competition.

Must Read - Scary

Small Spaces by Katherine Arden
Call Number: F ARD

ISBN: 9780525515029

Publication Date: 2018-09-25

Small Spaces by Katherine Arden is a middle-grade horror novel that follows 11-year-old Ollie Adler, who, after her mother's death, finds solace in books. When she rescues a mysterious book from a distraught woman, Ollie uncovers a chilling tale about a sinister figure known as "The Smiling Man." During a school trip to a farm, she realizes the story might be real as scarecrows come to life and her classmates vanish. With only two friends by her side, Ollie must navigate eerie warnings and supernatural threats to save them all
Gallant by V. E. Schwab
Call Number: F SCH

ISBN: 9780062835789

Publication Date: 2023-05-30

Olivia Prior, is a nonverbal orphan who can see ghouls, receives a mysterious letter inviting her to Gallant, her family's ancestral home. Upon arrival, she discovers that her uncle has been dead for a year and uncovers secrets about her family's dark legacy. Crossing a crumbling wall, Olivia enters a shadowy mirror of Gallant ruled by a sinister figure known as the Master of the House. As she confronts this eerie realm, Olivia must decide whether to embrace her role in protecting the world from the darkness or succumb to it.
The Last Rhee Witch by Jenna Lee-Yun
Call Number: F LEE

ISBN: 9781368099073

Publication Date: 2024-05-14

As a Korean American who has never felt very Korean, when Ronnie finally goes with her best friend, Jack, to a sleepaway camp for the first time, she is shocked to find Korean mythology invading her real world. While at Camp Foster, the two discover an old manor haunted by a gwishin, a ghostly woman with a bloodred scarf wrapped tightly around her neck, not to mention a witch-hunting dokkaebi intent on hunting and killing the last Rhee witch.
The Darkdeep by Ally Condie; Brendan Reichs
Call Number: F CON

ISBN: 9781547600465

Publication Date: 2018-10-02

Nico Holland and his friends uncover a mysterious island in Still Cove, a place shrouded in local legends. On the island, they discover an abandoned houseboat containing a swirling pool known as the Darkdeep. This pool brings to life figments from their imaginations—manifestations of their fears and memories. As these figments grow more powerful and dangerous, the friends must confront their deepest secrets and work together to prevent the unleashed horrors from threatening their town.
Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall
Call Number: F MAR

ISBN: 9781984837011

Publication Date: 2019-09-24

For Mature Readers: "Once a year, a road appears in the forest. And at the end of it, the ghost of Lucy Gallows beckons. Lucy's game isn't for the faint of heart. If you win, you escape with your life. But if you lose . . . Sara's sister disappeared one year ago--and only Sara knows where she is. Becca went to find the ghost of Lucy Gallows and is trapped on the road that leads to her. In the sleepy town of Briar Glen, Lucy's road is nothing more than local lore. But Sara knows it's real, and she's going to find it. When Sara and her skeptical friends meet in the forest to search for Becca, the mysterious road unfurls before them. All they have to do is walk down it. But the path to Lucy is not of this world, and it has its own rules.

Morning Calm 2025-2026

The Morning Calm Medal is an annual award given to deserving authors from around the world. International Librarians from across Korea nominate a range of books for the medal. Students read the books and then vote for their favourite! Student votes are counted in each division: Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle and High School.

Middle School Titles

We do not welcome our ten-year-old overlord by Garth Nix
Call Number: F NIX

ISBN: 9781471417351

Publication Date: 2024-04-12
What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski
Call Number: F SWI

ISBN: 9780063213098

Publication Date: 2023-01-10
Uprooted by Ruth Chan (Illustrator)
Call Number: GRA CHA

ISBN: 9781250855336

Publication Date: 2024-09-10
I Am the Walrus by Neal Shusterman; Eric Elfman
Call Number: F SHU

ISBN: 9780759555242

Publication Date: 2023-04-11
The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys; Steve Sheinkin
Call Number: F SEP

ISBN: 9780593527542

Publication Date: 2024-10-08

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What's your favourite place to read?

Where is your favourite place to read?

Beach chair

Comfy couch

In bed

Quiet cafe

Under a tree

Car/subway/bus

Beach chair: 1 votes (2.27%)

Comfy couch: 19 votes (43.18%)

In bed: 17 votes (38.64%)

Quiet cafe: 5 votes (11.36%)

Under a tree: 0 votes (0%)

Car/subway/bus: 2 votes (4.55%)

Total Votes: 44

Thought Provoking Nonfiction

The Sixth Extinction (young Readers Adaptation) by Elizabeth Kolbert
Call Number: 576.8 KOL

ISBN: 9781250793423

Publication Date: 2024-02-06

Provides a young reader's edition of "The Sixth Extinction," which explores how humans are causing the sixth mass extinction in Earth's history. Each chapter examines various scientists who are studying this phenomenon and the dying or extinct species that have informed their work. Concludes with an urgent call to action and includes a glossary.
Rising from the Ashes by Paula Yoo
Call Number: 305.8 YOO

ISBN: 9781324030904

Publication Date: 2024-05-07

In the spring of 1992, after a jury returned not guilty verdicts in the trial of four police officers charged in the brutal beating of a Black man, Rodney King, Los Angeles was torn apart. Thousands of fires were set, causing more than a billion dollars in damage. In neighborhoods abandoned by the police, protestors and storeowners exchanged gunfire. More than 12,000 people were arrested and 2,400 injured. Sixty-three died. In Rising from the Ashes, award-winning author Paula Yoo draws on the experience of the city’s Korean American community to narrate and illuminate this uprising, from the racism that created economically disadvantaged neighborhoods torn by drugs and gang-related violence, to the tensions between the city’s minority communities.
The Cat I Never Named by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess; Laura L. Sullivan
ISBN: 9781547604531

Publication Date: 2020-09-08

At 16, Amra's life in Bihać is upended as her Muslim family becomes targets of ethnic cleansing. Amidst the horrors of war, a stray calico cat, whom she never names, becomes an unexpected source of comfort and protection, appearing at pivotal moments to guide and safeguard her family. This poignant narrative highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of compassion in the darkest times.
Killers of the Flower Moon: Adapted for Young Readers by David Grann
ISBN: 9780593377376

Publication Date: 2022-11-08

Explores the murders of members of the Osage Indian Tribe in Oklahoma during the 1920s, which occurred after the tribe became rich due to the oil found on their land. Describes how the FBI, at the time a very new organization, hurt the case, and what investigators did to try and find the killers. This version has been adapted for young readers.
The Bones of Birka by C.m. Surrisi
ISBN: 9781641607063

Publication Date: 2023-04-18

When archaeologist Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson discovers that the bones contained in the most significant Viking warrior grave ever opened are, in fact, female, she and her team upend centuries of historically accepted conclusions and ignite a furious debate around the reality of female Viking warriors and the role of gender in both ancient and modern times.
No Summit Out of Sight by Jordan Romero; Linda LeBlanc (As told to)
ISBN: 9781481432764

Publication Date: 2015-05-12

Presents the story of Jordan Romero, who at the age of thirteen became the youngest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, and at age fifteen, had reached the summits of the world's seven highest mountains.
The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day; Brett Helquist (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780593643853

Publication Date: 2023-09-05

This fantastic book tells the true story of the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The book explores the details of the crime, how the painting was recovered, and why it became the world’s most famous artwork. It blends art history, detective work, and humor to engage young readers.

Must Read - Historical Fiction

When We Flew Away: a Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman
Call Number: F HOF

ISBN: 9781338856941

Publication Date: 2024-09-17

Set between 1940 and 1942, the story portrays Anne as a spirited, imaginative girl navigating the increasing restrictions and dangers of Nazi-occupied Netherlands. Through Anne's relationships with her family and friends, the novel explores her dreams, fears, and the events that shaped her into the writer whose diary would later touch the world. Hoffman's lyrical prose, informed by extensive research and collaboration with the Anne Frank House, offers young readers a sensitive introduction to Anne's early experiences and the historical context of the Holocaust.
The Watch That Ends the Night by Allan Wolf
Call Number: F WOL

ISBN: 9780763663315

Publication Date: 2013-03-26

The Watch That Ends the Night by Allan Wolf is a novel-in-verse that tells the story of the Titanic’s voyage through the perspectives of passengers, crew, and even the iceberg itself. It explores class, fate, and survival during the ship’s tragic sinking.
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
Call Number: F IBA

ISBN: 9781250803375

Publication Date: 2023-10-31

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez is a YA historical fantasy set in 1880s Egypt. It follows Inez Olivera, a Bolivian-Argentinian heiress who travels to Cairo after her parents' mysterious deaths. Armed with an ancient ring imbued with magic, she uncovers secrets about her family's past and navigates a world of archaeological intrigue, colonial tensions, and forbidden romance.
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz
Call Number: F GRA

ISBN: 9781338245752

Publication Date: 2021-02-02

Brandon is visiting his dad on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 when the attack comes; Reshmina is a girl in Afghanistan who has grown up in the aftermath of that attack but dreams of peace, becoming a teacher and escaping her village and the narrow role that the Taliban believes is appropriate for women--both are struggling to survive, both changed forever by the events of 9/11.
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Call Number: F SEP

ISBN: 9780399160301

Publication Date: 2016-02-02

This novel is set in 1945 during the final days of World War II. It follows four young individuals—Joana, a Lithuanian nurse; Florian, a Prussian art restorer; Emilia, a Polish teenager; and Alfred, a German sailor—each harboring their own secrets, as they converge on the ill-fated voyage of the Wilhelm Gustloff. Inspired by the real-life maritime disaster, the novel explores themes of survival, guilt, and the human cost of war.

Most Popular Books of '24-'25

Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros
Call Number: F CIS

ISBN: 9780062881724

Publication Date: 2022-03-15

Isaac is a talented basketball player struggling academically, while Marco excels in school but lacks athletic prowess. Both boys face challenges at home—Isaac's father battles alcoholism, and Marco's father is largely absent and dismissive of his interests. Determined to support each other, Isaac helps Marco train for the basketball team, and Marco assists Isaac with his studies. Through alternating perspectives, the story delves into themes of friendship, resilience, and self-acceptance.
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A. F. Steadman
Call Number: F STE

ISBN: 9781665912730

Publication Date: 2022-05-03

Skandar Smith dreams of becoming a unicorn rider. In this world, unicorns are powerful, elemental creatures bonded to riders. When Skandar's chance to bond with a unicorn is jeopardized, he is thrust into a dangerous adventure involving elemental magic, forbidden powers, and a mysterious villain known as the Weaver. As he trains alongside new friends, Skandar must confront secrets that could change his world forever.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Call Number: F JAC

ISBN: 9781984896377

Publication Date: 2020-02-04

Pippa Fitz-Amobi investigates a closed murder case for her final project. Five years earlier, Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then took his own life. However, Pippa suspects there is more to the story and begins to uncover secrets that someone in town wants to keep buried. As she digs deeper, Pippa finds herself in danger, realizing that the real killer may still be at large.
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Call Number: F SHU

ISBN: 9781442472426

Publication Date: 2016-11-22

This novel is set in a future where humanity has conquered death, disease, and hunger. To control population growth, a group known as the Scythes is tasked with "gleaning" people. The story follows two teenagers, Citra and Rowan, who are chosen as apprentices to a Scythe. As they train, they uncover the complexities and moral dilemmas of their roles, leading to questions about ethics, power, and the value of life.
Starfish by Lisa Fipps
Call Number: F FIP

ISBN: 9781984814500

Publication Date: 2021-03-09

Since a childhood incident at her fifth birthday party, Ellie has been subjected to relentless bullying about her weight, both at school and within her own family. To cope, she adheres to self-imposed "Fat Girl Rules," striving to remain unnoticed. Her solace lies in swimming, where she feels free and weightless. With the support of her compassionate father, a new friend named Catalina, and a therapist, Ellie embarks on a journey toward self-acceptance, learning to embrace her identity and stand up against the cruelty she faces.
The Academy by T. Z. Layton
ISBN: 9781955804080

Publication Date: 2022-08-20

While Leo longs to make the pros one day, he has no idea how to achieve this goal - until a professional scout pays a chance visit to one of Leo's games and extends an invitation to try out for the London Dragons youth squad, known as The Academy. Leo is stunned. The London Dragons isn't just any old soccer team. It's a world-famous English Premier League team. Soon Leo is off to a whole new country, embarking on the greatest adventure of his life. The downside? Only eleven players can make the team.