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2020 Mount Sinai Summer Reading List 6th Grade
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Amal unboundby Aisha SaeedForced to leave school to care for her siblings in accordance with Pakistani village tradition, a disappointed Amal suffers an accidental run-in with the son of a corrupt landlord and is forced into indentured servitude, where her witness to her master's nefarious dealings compels her to make risky alliances in support of change. By the author of Written in the Stars.
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Beverly, right hereby Kate DiCamilloResolved to leave her home for good, young runaway Beverly is determined not to depend on anyone else, but as she settles in her new home and job, she forms connections with the people around her that alter her perspectives about life and herself.
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Charlie Hernández & the league of shadowsby Ryan CalejoInspired by Latin-American folklore, a debut novel follows the story of a pragmatic boy who disregards his abuela's stories about Iberian Peninsula monsters before he undergoes an astonishing transformation and discovers his heritage as a protector of the Land of the Living. Simultaneous eBook.
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The cupcake queenby Heather HeplerPenny longs to return to New York City as she helps her mother and grandmother run a cupcake bakery in Hog's Hollow and tries to avoid the popular girls, be a good friend to quirky Tally, and catch the eye of enigmatic Marcus.
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Echoby Pam Muñoz RyanDecades after a man is entwined in a prophecy-based quest involving three mysterious sisters and a harmonica, three individuals from different areas of the world confront daunting challenges involving the same harmonica. By the award-winning author of Paint the Wind.
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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's libraryby Chris GrabensteinTwelve-year-old Kyle gets to stay overnight in the new town library, designed by his hero (the famous gamemaker Luigi Lemoncello), with other students but finds that come morning he must work with friends to solve puzzles in order to escape.
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Fever, 1793by Laurie Halse AndersonIn 1793 Philadelphia, sixteen-year-old Matilda Cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and self-reliance when she is forced to cope with the horrors of a yellow fever epidemic. Reader's Guide available.
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Fish in a treeby Lynda Mullaly HuntSixth-grader Ally excels at covering the fact that she cannot read, but at her seventh school in as many years she is challenged to admit she needs help.
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Flunkedby Jen CalonitaTossed into Cinderella's stepmother's reform school for fairy-tale villains after stealing a hair clip, 12-year-old petty thief Gilly meets fellow students Jax and Kayla, who reveal the school's true evil purpose.
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The fourteenth goldfishby Jennifer L HolmHating change and missing both her best friend and her dead goldfish, 11-year-old Ellie encounters a boy who strongly resembles her immortality-obsessed grandfather, in a story that introduces the work of famous historical scientists. By the three-time Newbery Honor-winning author of Turtle in Paradise.
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Gilda Joyce, psychic investigatorby Jennifer AllisonWhile on a visit to her strange uncle’s home in San Francisco, aspiring detective Gilda Joyce puts her psychic skills to the test after she learns about dark family secrets and encounters a frightening ghost who has taken up permanent residence within the home.
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Hold fastby Blue BalliettWhen Early's father disappears, she, her mother, and her brother are forced to flee their Chicago apartment and join the ranks of the homeless--and it is up to Early to hold her family together and solve the mystery surrounding her father.
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Hook's revengeby Heidi SchulzDreaming of following in the footsteps of her infamous father, Captain James Hook, Jocelyn endures life at a finishing school until she is challenged to avenge her father's untimely demise at the jaws of a Neverland crocodile.
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Jackabyby William RitterNewly arrived in 1892 New England, Abigail Rook becomes assistant to R.F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with the ability to see supernatural beings, and she helps him delve into a case of serial murder which, Jackaby is convinced, is due to a nonhuman creature.
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The mark of the dragonflyby Jaleigh JohnsonScavenging objects from barely veiled parallel universes to support herself in the dangerous outer provinces, Piper discovers an unconscious, well-dressed stranger from another land and embarks on a life-changing journey. A first children's book.
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Middle school, the worst years of my lifeby James PattersonWhen Rafe Khatchadorian enters middle school, he teams up with his best friend, "Leo the Silent," to create a game to make school more fun by trying to break every rule in the school's code of conduct.
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The one and only Ivanby Katherine ApplegateWhen Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.
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Paxby Sara PennypackerWhen his father enlists in the military and makes him return his beloved pet fox to the wild, Peter, who has been sent to live with his grandfather hundreds of miles away, embarks on a journey filled with astonishing discoveries in order to be reunited with his fox. By the award-winning author of the Clementine series.
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The strange case of Origami Yodaby Tom AnglebergerSixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda.
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Tommysaurus rex by Doug TenNapelNominated for two Eisner Awards, a heartwarming tale by the creator of Ghostopolis finds young Ely recovering from the loss of a beloved dog at his grandfather's house, where in a nearby cave he discovers a friendly Tyrannosaurus Rex, but the two are targeted by a mean-spirited neighbor--to devastating effect. Simultaneous.
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Ungiftedby Gordon KormanDue to an administrative mix-up, troublemaker Donovan Curtis is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special program for gifted and talented students, after pulling a major prank at middle school. 75,000 first printing.
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Wonderby R. J PalacioA special movie tie-in edition of the best-selling first novel by the author of 365 Days of Wonder traces the story of a boy whose extraordinary face inspired the Choose Kind movement, in an edition that is complemented by an insert with film photos and an author interview.
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All in a drop : how Antony van Leeuwenhoek discovered an invisible worldby Lori AlexanderAn accessible chapter book biography of the self-taught Dutch scientist popularly known as the “Father of Microbiology” describes how he built his own microscope, advancing humanity’s understanding of the microbe world. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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A black hole is not a holeby Carolyn Cinami DeCristofanoIntroduces black holes, describing their physical features, how they were discovered, what causes them, and where they exist in space.
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Crow smarts : inside the brain of the world's brightest birdby Pamela S TurnerCites the unusually high intelligence of New Caledonian crows, exploring the work of scientists on the beautiful Pacific island where studies in crow behavior are enabling new discoveries about brain size, the evolution of intelligence and the mental capabilities of the world's species. Simultaneous eBook.
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The dolphins of Shark Bayby Pamela S TurnerA scientific journey to study the dolphins of coastal Australia considers the many potential sources of dolphin intelligence and what dolphin behavior can inform the scientific community about human intelligence, captive animals, and the future of the oceans
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The fantastic undersea life of Jacques Cousteauby Dan YaccarinoThe incredible life of this famous deep-sea explorer is presented through a review of his early inspirations and fascinations with the ocean, the famous dives he made, the equipment he invented for his profession, the films and television shows he created, and his dedication to improving the environment for the animals he loved.
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In the Shadow of Liberty : The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Livesby Kenneth C. Davis Did you know that many of America’s Founding Fathers―who fought for liberty and justice for all―were slave owners? Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were “owned” by four of our greatest presidents, this book helps set the record straight about the role slavery played in the founding of America. From Billy Lee, valet to George Washington, to Alfred Jackson, faithful servant of Andrew Jackson, these dramatic narratives explore our country’s great tragedy―that a nation “conceived in liberty” was also born in shackles.
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On the horizon by Lois LowryThe two-time Newbery Medal-winning author of the Giver Quartet explores the human stories behind World War II’s Pearl Harbor attack and Hiroshima bombing to contemplate what victims share in common and the importance of bridging cultural divides. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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