Summer Reading 2022
Bring on the summer reading! Connections Academics has got you covered with great summer reads for all ages. Check out your library or local book stores, and be sure to fill your days with awesome page turners!
Picture Books
The Box Turtle: Terrance was born without a shell, so he used a box instead. He loves his box until another turtle teases him. Terrance and his friend, Hermit Crab, set out to find a new shell and end up learning some important lessons along the way.
The Couch Potato: This couch potato has everything he needs for a life indoors, but when the electricity goes out he is forced to explore the outside world. A great book to remind us all that while technology has its place, nothing can replace sunshine, fresh air, and the creativity sparked by the great outdoors.
Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea! Calling all fans of Piggie and Elephant books! I’ve got a great series for you starring these witty and charming sea creatures. Fun to read aloud and great for early readers to try on their own! You won’t be able to read just one!
Can I Be Your Dog? Arfy is a homeless dog living in a box. He write letters to everyone on Butternut Street trying to find a new home, but no one wants him. Will this lovable dog ever find a home?
Elementary Chapter Books
The Lemonade War: This long-time favorite book is the ultimate brother-sister battle. Evan and his little sister Jessie are in a war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. The perfect summer read!
This Island Isn’t Big Enough for the Four of Us: This is an older book but still such a fun read, especially for summer. Pete and Scott are ready for the ultimate wilderness experience as they set out to camp on Turtle Island….alone. But they soon realize they are not alone.
Ways To Make Sunshine: Ryan Hart has been compared to Ramona Quimby, and I say that’s a pretty fair comparison. Readers will adore Ryan as she conquers the challenges of fourth grade.
Kickoff! Football fans will love this book, written and inspired by the childhood of NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber.
Middle School & High School
The Bookwanderers: This first book in this magical series is a delight, especially for book lovers! When the characters of eleven-year-old Tilly Pages’ favorite books start showing up in her grandparents’ bookshop, Tilly is in for an adventure and maybe some danger.
All Thirteen: I was glued to the news back in 2018 when this incredible cave rescue played out in real time. The Wild Boars soccer team and their coach were trapped in a cave in Thailand for 17 days, and this book is a fascinating and informative account of the heroic rescue experts said "never should have worked.”
The Wednesday Wars: Seventh grader, Holling Hoodhood, has some real problems. Mainly, his teacher hates him, and he is stuck spending every Wednesday afternoon with her. Set during the Vietnam War, this witty book follows a year of Holling’s life as he navigates his teacher, friends, and family drama.
Jailbreak At Alcatraz: This is the second book in this unique graphic-nonfiction series about real FBI cases. Nonfiction readers will love the true story and unsolved mystery of this thrilling escape and manhunt from the island Alcatraz prison.
Need more ideas? Check out book recommendations from past summers.
2018 Summer Book Recommedations
