6th Grade English

Mary Lennox is born in India to British parents who care little for her. The only attention she gets is from the servants. This experience has turned Mary into a rude and spoiled girl. After the death of her parents, Mary is sent to England to live with her uncle. Her uncle has a huge, strange house that holds many mysteries. Soon, Mary learns about a secret garden on the property that has been forgotten for many years. As Mary tries to uncover the secrets of the house and garden, will she also learn something about herself?

A young Civil War solider named Henry Fleming joins the Union Army, dreaming about the glories of war. He soon realizes that his dreams are false and that war is extremely harsh. During a battle, he becomes frightened and runs away. He’s immediately ashamed of his actions. After meeting some wounded soldiers, he decides to return to battle. Will Henry be able to become the hero he dreamt of being? Or will his fears defeat him in the end?

In this thrilling story of survival, growth, and self-acceptance, 13--year-old Brian Robeson is the only passenger on a small plane headed to Canada, where his father lives. As the flight takes off, Brian is unaware of the dangers he will soon face. During the flight, the pilot dies of heart failure, and Brian’s journey quickly turns into a nightmare. First, he must figure out how to land the plane safely. Then he must work to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness. As he battles hunger, cold nights, and wild animals, Brian must come to terms with his parents’ recent divorce. Will Brian overcome these obstacles? Or will he be lost forever?