Books Mrs. Cruz LOVES!

Mrs. Cruz LOVES to read!

Yes, it's true - you have a teacher who loves reading. Mrs. Cruz loves reading about music, art, history, and food (yum), but she especially loves reading a good story. If you're looking for an interesting read, try reading one of the books below - and if you've read all of them, be sure to ask her in class for a tailored recommendation. Or, if you'd like, check out the list of Newbery Medal Honor Book winners - they're all great! You can also find many great lists of interesting books online - there are good ones on GreatSchools and Goodreads.

If you have a book that you think is absolutely fabulous/stupendous/amazing/incredible/ heart-stoppingly spectacular, then PLEASE fill out this Google Form so that I can add your suggested book to this page! (And, if you tell me why you like it so much, I might just read it!)

Books Mrs. Cruz Loves:

Fantasy (talking animals or magic)

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
The Giver by Lois Lowry (and all the other books in the series!)
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
The Witches by Roald Dahl
The BFG by Roald Dahl
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson-Levine
Harry Potter (any book, but especially The Goblet of Fire) by J.K. Rowling

Science Fiction (uses technology that may exist in the future)

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

Realistic Fiction (could take place now!)

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
Holes by Louis Sachar
The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
Love That Dog by Sharon Creech
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr
Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary

Adventure (very exciting and full of suspense!)

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
The Contest: Everest (Book One) by Gordon Korman

Student Book Recommendations:

Percy Jackson and the Olympians (series) by Rick Riordan