1.) Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell
Immerse yourself in Sophie's world with this amazingly captivating novel about a girl's adventure to find her mother and the discovery she makes of life closer to the sky than she thought she'd find.
2.) My Life in Pink and Green by Lisa Greenwald
What do you do if your family business- which happens to be a pharmacy- is in danger of shutting down? Lucy, age twelve, is determined to do something about it. Read it to find out if she saves the day!
3.) Tuesdays at the Castle by: Jessica Day George
Castle Glower is definitely alive- but no know knows if Celie's mother and father, the queen and king, are. With strange and unwanted visitors coming to call, Celie doesn't know what to do. Can she bond with the castle and save it for once and for all?
4. Glory Be by: Augusta Scattergood
Gloriana Hemphill, otherwise known as Glory, was supposed to be having a great summer. But now there's all this talk about the pool closing, her sister's got a secret boyfriend and her best friend, Frankie, isn't acting so "best" anymore. Can Glory sort out this summer of '64?
5.) Aliens on Vacation by: Clete Barrett Smith
Fantasy meets reality in this gripping novel. Somehow, the presence of aliens doesn't even seem strange... a worth-it read for a hot summer's day!
6.) The Adventures of Vin-Fiz by: Clive Cussler
Everything in the village of Castroville was completely normal... until mysterious visitor Sucoh Sucop comes and gives twins Lacey and Casey an airplane. What will they do with it? Read this thrilling novel to find out!
7.) Welcome to Camden Falls by: Ann M. Martin
Newly orphaned, Flora and Ruby Northrop are off to live with their grandmother in Camden Falls, Massachusetts. It doesn't seem possible for life to turn normal without their parents, but with the help of friends, new and old, they just might be able to see light at the end of the tunnel.
8.) Stargirl by: Jerry Spinelli
Stargirl is strange. Everyone knows that. Leo isn't strange, isn't popular. But when he falls for Stargirl, he's treated like she is- ignored, like he doesn't exist. Can he convince Stargirl to be normal for his sake?
9.) Boys are Dogs by: Leslie Margolis
Annabelle's just figured out that puppies are not all fun and fur. Sure, they're cute, but soooo much more responsibility than she was ready for. Then she discovers that boys are exactly like her new puppy, Pepper. Now, if she could just train them...
10.) The Great Wall of Lucy Wu by: Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Lucy's all pumped for basketball season- but her dream crashes when her grandma's sister, Yi Po, is coming to visit and she's going to have to go to Chinese school instead. Plus, the school bully is being extra poisonous. Can Lucy solve all her problems before her basketball chances fizz away forever?
I hope you enjoy these recommendations! Have a great rest-of-the (not so long anymore-eek!) summer!