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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
By: Stephenie Meyer
"To Miss Coghlan and me, the Twlight books are amazing! I love reading the books and watching the movies."
-Tanasia Munson, 8th Grade
This is book #3 in the Twilight series!
Esperanza Rising
Esperanza Rising
By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
"I like it so far because it talks about how people live on farms in Mexico, tragedies that happen, and much more."
-Grace Kibbons, 8th Grade
Available in English and Spanish!
The Giver
The Giver
By: Lois Lowry; Graphic Novel Adapted & Illustrated by P. Craig Russell
"This book has the best drawings that fit the text really well."
-Ella Fuentes, 7th Grade
Scythe
Scythe
By: Neal Shusterman
Recommended by Mrs. Ramirez
In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ('gleaned') by professional reapers ('scythes'). Two teens must compete with each other to become a scythe--a position neither of them wants. The one who becomes a scythe must kill the one who doesn't.
The House on Mango Street
The House on Mango Street
By: Sandra Cisneros
Recommended by Mrs. Gipson
A young girl living in a Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago ponders the advantages and disadvantages of her environment and evaluates her relationships with family and friends.
Available in English and Spanish!
The Giver
The Giver
By: Lois Lowry
Recommended by Mrs. Goldenstein
Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.
Chasing Vermeer
Chasing Vermeer
By: Blue Balliett
Recommended by Miss Coghlan
When seemingly unrelated and strange events start to happen and a precious Vermeer painting disappears, eleven-year-olds Petra and Calder combine their talents to solve an international art scandal.
Quiet Strength
Quiet Strength
By: Tony Dungy
Recommended by Mr. Mallard
In this inspiring and reflective memoir, now updated with a new chapter, Coach Dungy tells the story of a life lived for God and family―and challenges us all to redefine our ideas of what it means to succeed.
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