LPA Middle School

Summer 2024

LPA6^th GRADE

Each LPA middle schooler will read a total of two (2) books this summer. All reading and assignments (see link below) should be completed by the first day of school.

Most books are available in several formats, including paperback, audio , and eBook. No matter which versions you choose, you must bring a print or digital copy of your books with you to class in August.

**SEE EACH BOOK DESCRIPTION FOR AUDIO AVAILABILITY.**

Each LPA 6th grader should complete the assignment for The Wild Robot and read 1 choice book:

1. The Wild Robot, the required 6th grade reading book–and complete the assignment that is listed below.

2. 1 book off of the 6th grade choice list–answer two of the questions by following the directions on the list below.

LPA Summer Reading Assignment 6th Grade

Required LPA 6^th Grade Reading

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

LPA 6^th Grade Choice Book (Choose One)

*Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation* by Stuart Gibbs

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

*Belly Up: Murder at FunJungle* by Stuart Gibbs

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

*Finding Langston* by Lesa Cline-Ransome

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

Audiobook Available: Sora

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

*The Stars Beneath Our Feet* by David Barclay Moore

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

LPA 7^th GRADE

Each LPA middle schooler will read a total of two (2) books this summer. All reading and assignments (see link below) should be completed by the first day of school.

**SEE EACH BOOK DESCRIPTION FOR AUDIO AVAILABILITY**

Each 7th grader should read 2 books:

1. The Giver by Lois Lowry: Read the required 7th grade reading book and complete the annotation assignment that is listed below.

2. 1 book off of the 7th grade choice list–answer two of the questions by following the directions on the list below.

LPA Summer Reading Assignment 7th Grade

Required LPA 7^th Grade Reading

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

LPA 7^th Grade Choice Book (Choose One)

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

*The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh* by Helen Rutter

Audiobook Available: Audible.com

*Rebound* (Crossover series, prequel) by Kwame Alexander

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

*The Last Cuentista* by Donna Barba Higuera

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

No Audiobook Available

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

*The Parker Inheritance* by Varian Johnson

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

*The List of Things that Will Not Change* by Rebecca Stead

Audiobook Available: Learning Ally

*The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever* by Jeff Strand

No Audiobook Available

LPA 8^th GRADE

Each LPA middle schooler will read a total of two (2) books this summer. All reading and assignments (see below) should be completed by the first day of school.

**SEE EACH BOOK DESCRIPTION FOR AUDIO AVAILABILITY**

Each LPA 8th grader should read 2 books and complete the 2 assignments:

1 Stuart Gibbs book (our visiting author)–and complete the reaction assignment
1 book off of the 8th grade choice list–and complete the annotation assignment

LPA Summer Reading Assignment 8th Grade