Summer Reading for Grade 7
Dear Parents,
To prepare for 7th grade, we suggest that your child read any of the highly-readable, high-interest listed below. We encourage “ear reading” using podcasts and audiobooks in addition to traditional reading and graphic novels. We have included recommendations based upon titles similar to those you read this year, titles other students in 7th grade have enjoyed, graphic novels and a list of podcasts to listen to that you may enjoy as well.
Remember to visit the Wadleigh Memorial Library website to sign up for their summer reading challenge for a chance to win prizes for reading this summer!
Please be aware that not all of these selections may be appropriate for every reader. Please help your child to choose those that are appropriate for him/her. You can refer to www.amazon.com for a summary of each book & reader reviews. Additional book recommendations can be found on the Wadleigh Memorial Library website: www.wadleighlibrary.org/
Thank you, stay safe and have a great summer!
Milford Middle School Grade 7 Teachers
Summer Reading Recommendations
IF YOU LIKED:
Colibri
The Cay
Chinese Cinderella
Listening for Lions
A Long Walk to Water
Homeless Bird
YOU MAY ENJOY:
When My Name was Keoko
Linda Sue Park
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Scott O’Dell
Out of My Mind
Sharon Draper
Feathers
Jacqueline Woodson
Wonder
R.J. Palacio
The Shakespeare Stealer
Gary Blackwood
OR:
Elephant Run
Roland Smith
Bud, Not Buddy
Christopher Paul Curtis
The Book Thief
Marcus Zusak
Marcus Zusak
Kite Fighters
Linda Sue Park
The Boy on the Wooden Box
Leon Leyson
The Crossover
Kwame Alexander
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:
Percy Jackson & Olympians Series
Rick Riordan
The Door in the Wall
Marguerite De Angeli
Marguerite De Angeli
Ghosts in the Fog
Samantha Seiple
The Sultan’s Tigers
Josh Lacey
Among the Hidden
Margaret Haddix
D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths
Ingri & Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
Fever 1793
Laurie Halse Anderson
Hero
Mike Lupica
Petey
Ben Mikaelsen
A Single Shard
Linda Sue Peck
Looking for more titles to choose from?
Blended - By: Sharon M. Draper
Book Thief - Markus Zusak
The Girl who drank the Moon- By: Kelly Barnhill
Counting by 7’s – By: Holly Goldberg Sloan
It Trevor Noah: Born a crime (Young reader edition) – By: Trevor Noah
Malala – By: Malala Yousafzai
Brown Girl Dreaming – By: Jaqueline Woodson
Redwall- By: Brian Jacques
Walk Two Moons- By: Sharon Creech
Ungifted – By: Gordon Korman
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief – By: Rick Riordan
Fish in a Tree – By: Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Endurance ( young reader edition) – By: Scott Kelly
The Sign of the Beaver- By: Elizabeth George Spear
Graphic Novels Recommendations
New Kid- By: Jerry Craft
Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy (retelling of little women) By: Rey Terciero
Ghosts – By: Raina Telgemeier
Becoming Brianna – By: Terri Libenson
Stargazing- By: Jen Wang
Nat Enough- By: Maria Scrivan
Crossover- By: Kwame Alexander
Do you Like to “Ear Read”?
How About a POD Cast!
How About a POD Cast!
The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified
Listen as world-famous radio reporter Eleanor foils devious plots, outwits crafty villains, and goes after The Big Story. Eleanor’s pursuit of truth takes her into orbit, out to sea, and even to the halls of Congress! Her adventures are entertaining and informative.
Flyest Fables
If your tweens are into hip-hop, this podcast might be just their speed. Episodes follow the main character, Antoine, a boy who is bullied, who finds a magical book that transports him to another world.
StarTalk Radio
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about all things space: stars, planets, humans in space, and so much more. He also interviews a lot of amazing people, from Buzz Aldrin to Alan Rickman.
The Allusionist
Explore the English language, with all its oddities! Filled with good humor and levity, this podcast will help you explore the roots of words and phrases that we use every day.
Stuff You Missed in History Class
The title speaks for itself. Learn about people and events that are often overlooked in a typical history class.
Youth Radio
Youth Radio is a podcast for teens, published by teens. It was created to showcase the power of young people as makers of media, technology, and community. It brings the teen perspective to issues of public concern.
The Past & The Curious
Humans are a curious lot as this podcast attests to in its mission statement: “true stories of inspiration, humor, and the incredible achievements of all types of people, many of which are sadly under-shared.”