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CMS Summer Reading List 2017

Staff Picks The Forgetting by Sharon Cameron. Every 12 years, something happens that makes everyone in the city of Canaan forget absolutely everything. Nadia, who doesn't forget, must hide her secret and figure out what is going wrong in the mysterious town.

The Leaving by Tara Altebrando. Eleven years ago, six kindergarteners went missing. Now, five have returned, and they don't remember anything about their abduction.

Lowriders to the Center of the Earth by Cathy Camper, illustrated by Raul the Third. This award winning graphic novel features an impala, a mosquito and an octopus.

Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton. This fantasy mixes Middle Eastern folktales with the Wild West to result in a magical, romantic, and unforgettable story of two sharpshooters.

The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge. Faith's father brings his family along to an archeological dig. When he is discovered dead, she finds a strange magical tree that might be the key to his murder.

Baba Yaga's Assistant by Marika McCoola, illustrated by Emily Carroll. In this graphic novel, Masha runs away from home to become the assistant of the legendary witch Baba Yaga.

Award Winners The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. Luna has accidentally been fed moonlight instead of starlight, giving her extraordinary magical powers. Winner of the 2017 Newbery Award.

Ghost by Jason Reynolds. Ghost is a sprinter, and good at it. When he joins a track team for the first time, he finds out what it means to be part of a team.

Lowriders to the Center of the Earth by Cathy Camper, illustrated by Raul the Third. This award winning graphic novel features an impala, a mosquito and an octopus.

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan. What's a summer reading list without Rick Riordan? Speed through this second book in the Hammer of Thor series.

Nonfiction March : Book One, Book Two and Book Three by John Lewis with Andrew Ayon and illustrated by Nate Powell. This black-and-white graphic novel trilogy account of the Civil Right Movement has won too many awards to list here.

Super Shark Encyclopedia and other Creatures of the Deep by Derek Harvey (Creator). Stunning photography and amazing facts make this book a favorite for both staff and students.

Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War by Steve Sheinkin. This non-fiction, behind-the-scenes thriller chronicles the government's actions during the Vietnam War.

The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century by Sarah Miller. This gritty narrative takes the reader through the trial of Lizzie Borden, accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother.

Student Choices A Night Divided by Jennifer Nielsen. Greta watches her family separated by the Berlin Wall and works to unite and gain freedom for them all.

The Amazing Book is Not on Fire by Dan and Phil. This winner of the Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award is sure to make you smile at your YouTube faves.

The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon. In this National Book Award finalist, a Korean-American teen and Jamaican girl fall in love in New York City. Get out your tissues.

Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker by Kristina Springer. Cici tries to connect her best friend with a guy at school by posing as her online. Her problem solving skills kick in when the plan goes awry.

Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan. When Willow loses her parents in an accident, her journey to find and accept a new family leads her through unexpected turns.

Illuminae: The Illuminae Files _01 by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. This sophisticated sci-fi thriller comes alive in an unusual format—a dossier.

Award-Winning Audio Books (that are also amazing reads!) Anna and the Swallow Man by Gavriel Savit. This young adult historical novel takes place in Poland during World War II.

Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan. A magical harmonica weaves four stories into a novel celebrating the power of music and hope.

The Inquisitor's Tale Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz, illuminated by Hatem Aly. This laugh-out-loud historical mystery takes place in Medieval France.

Baba Yaga's Assistant by Marika McCoola, illustrated by Emily Carroll. In this graphic novel, Masha runs away from home to become the assistant of the legendary witch, Baba Yaga.

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