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May, 2008

Dear Sixth Grade Families:

The more we read the more knowledgeable, creative, and articulate we become. Students should read at least three books this summer from the enclosed reading list.

On the first day of school, students will bring a reading journal and cover illustration for each of the books. Attached is a format for the reading journal. Summer reading is discussed and journals displayed during the first few weeks of school.

Sincerely,

Ms. Erin Simmeth
Language Arts Teacher

Required: 3 books from the reading list, including Jar of Dreams by Yoshiko Uchida, and 3 journals.

Choose from the following:

FANTASY

Frances Burnett	*The Secret Garden*
Norman Juster	*Phantom Tollbooth*
C.S. Lewis	The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Lois Lowry	*The Giver* Number the Stars A Summer to Die
Robert O'Brien	*Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH*

HISTORICAL FICTION

Karen Cushman	*Matilda Bone*
Marguerite de Angeli	*The Door in the Wall*
P.R. Giff	Lily's Crossing Willow Run
Virginia Hamilton	*House of Dies Drear*
Various Authors	My America Collection Dear America Collection Royal Diaries Collection

REALISTIC FICTION

Esme Raji Codell	*Sahara Special*
Jean Craighead-George	*Julie and the Wolves*
E.L. Konigsburg	*The View from Saturday*
Katherine Paterson	Bridge to Teribithia Jacob Have I Loved
Ellen Raskin	*The Westing Game*
Wilson Rawls	*Where the Red Fern Grows*
Armstrong Sperry	*Call it Courage*
Henry Winkler	*Holy Enchilada*