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500 Books Before Middle School: June 2024

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School's out and reading for pleasure is in! Join both 500 Books Before Middle School AND the Summer Challenge and get all the prizes! Register for the Library Summer Challenge and take new quests through daring reads, discover sensational interests, write inspiring stories and find new ways to keep adventure alive. Learning happens in so many ways!

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2024 Library Summer Challenge: Where Adventure Begins!

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Discover a new adventure with Jefferson County Public Library's Summer Challenge, where learning is for everyone! Delve into an exciting journey to earn points and win prizes during the Library Summer Challenge. Discover a new adventure with Jefferson County Public Library's Summer Challenge, where learning is for everyone! Delve into an exciting journey to earn points and win prizes during the Library Summer Challenge. Show less

Like A Charm

Like A Charm

by McNicoll, Elle

Book - 2023

Top pick of 2024 (so far): 12-year-old Ramya is reunited with her estranged aunts and cousin Marley. Her grandfather, who seemed to understand and celebra...Show more Top pick of 2024 (so far): 12-year-old Ramya is reunited with her estranged aunts and cousin Marley. Her grandfather, who seemed to understand and celebrate Ramya's dyspraxia better than anyone, has recently died, but he left her a curious journal, where she learns about the Hidden Folk living among the humans. Show less

Top pick of 2024 (so far): 12-year-old Ramya is reunited with her estranged aunts and cousin Marley. Her grandfather, who seemed to understand and celebra...Show more Top pick of 2024 (so far): 12-year-old Ramya is reunited with her estranged aunts and cousin Marley. Her grandfather, who seemed to understand and celebrate Ramya's dyspraxia better than anyone, has recently died, but he left her a curious journal, where she learns about the Hidden Folk living among the humans. Show less

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When Sea Becomes Sky

When Sea Becomes Sky

by McDunn, Gillian

Book - 2023

A summer adventure for siblings Bex and Davey. They head to the Carolina coast, where a persistent drought has changed the way the dragonflies, otters and...Show more A summer adventure for siblings Bex and Davey. They head to the Carolina coast, where a persistent drought has changed the way the dragonflies, otters and crabs interact with the landscape. It also reveals a surprise one day when the siblings discover a human-size metal statue in the mud. Show less

A summer adventure for siblings Bex and Davey. They head to the Carolina coast, where a persistent drought has changed the way the dragonflies, otters and...Show more A summer adventure for siblings Bex and Davey. They head to the Carolina coast, where a persistent drought has changed the way the dragonflies, otters and crabs interact with the landscape. It also reveals a surprise one day when the siblings discover a human-size metal statue in the mud. Show less

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Summer

Summer

by Cao, Wenxuan

Book - 2019

Under a burning sun on the dry grassland, animals ranging from a tiny field mouse to a large elephant fight over a bit of shade until they learn a better way. Under a burning sun on the dry grassland, animals ranging from a tiny field mouse to a large elephant fight over a bit of shade until they learn a better way. Show less

Under a burning sun on the dry grassland, animals ranging from a tiny field mouse to a large elephant fight over a bit of shade until they learn a better way. Under a burning sun on the dry grassland, animals ranging from a tiny field mouse to a large elephant fight over a bit of shade until they learn a better way. Show less

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Summer Is Here

Summer Is Here

by Watson, Renée

Book - 2024

In this picture book ode to summer, joy-filled verses describe the season's best features: sunny days, fresh fruit, swimming in a pool, cookouts, ice cream, friends and family. In this picture book ode to summer, joy-filled verses describe the season's best features: sunny days, fresh fruit, swimming in a pool, cookouts, ice cream, friends and family. Show less

In this picture book ode to summer, joy-filled verses describe the season's best features: sunny days, fresh fruit, swimming in a pool, cookouts, ice cream, friends and family. In this picture book ode to summer, joy-filled verses describe the season's best features: sunny days, fresh fruit, swimming in a pool, cookouts, ice cream, friends and family. Show less

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And Then Comes Summer

And Then Comes Summer

by Brenner, Tom

Book - 2017

Celebrate the cheerful activities, delicious smells and joyous sounds of summer! Young readers will relish the images of children delighting in long days ...Show more Celebrate the cheerful activities, delicious smells and joyous sounds of summer! Young readers will relish the images of children delighting in long days of carefree fun and the lyrical, descriptive text that speaks to the heart of the season when "every day is like a Saturday." Show less

Celebrate the cheerful activities, delicious smells and joyous sounds of summer! Young readers will relish the images of children delighting in long days ...Show more Celebrate the cheerful activities, delicious smells and joyous sounds of summer! Young readers will relish the images of children delighting in long days of carefree fun and the lyrical, descriptive text that speaks to the heart of the season when "every day is like a Saturday." Show less

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Summer Color!

Summer Color!

by Murray, Diana

Book - 2018

Two lively children discover the vibrant colors of summer in their backyard. Two lively children discover the vibrant colors of summer in their backyard. Show less

Two lively children discover the vibrant colors of summer in their backyard. Two lively children discover the vibrant colors of summer in their backyard. Show less

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The Firefly Summer

The Firefly Summer

by Matson, Morgan

Book - 2023

Ryanna is eager to know more about her mother, who died when she was three, so she accepts an invitation from her estranged grandparents to spend the summ...Show more Ryanna is eager to know more about her mother, who died when she was three, so she accepts an invitation from her estranged grandparents to spend the summer with them at their former summer camp, Camp Van Camp. An only child, Ryanna is surprised to be surrounded by a boisterous family of cousins, aunts and uncles. Show less

Ryanna is eager to know more about her mother, who died when she was three, so she accepts an invitation from her estranged grandparents to spend the summ...Show more Ryanna is eager to know more about her mother, who died when she was three, so she accepts an invitation from her estranged grandparents to spend the summer with them at their former summer camp, Camp Van Camp. An only child, Ryanna is surprised to be surrounded by a boisterous family of cousins, aunts and uncles. Show less

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Summer at Squee

Summer at Squee

by Wang, Andrea

Book - 2024

The summer after her seventh-grade year, Phoenix "Phoenny" Fang looks forward to spending her last summer at her happy place, a Chinese cultural camp affectionately known as Squee. The summer after her seventh-grade year, Phoenix "Phoenny" Fang looks forward to spending her last summer at her happy place, a Chinese cultural camp affectionately known as Squee. Show less

The summer after her seventh-grade year, Phoenix "Phoenny" Fang looks forward to spending her last summer at her happy place, a Chinese cultural camp affectionately known as Squee. The summer after her seventh-grade year, Phoenix "Phoenny" Fang looks forward to spending her last summer at her happy place, a Chinese cultural camp affectionately known as Squee. Show less

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Slugfest

Slugfest

by Korman, Gordon

Book - 2024

Yash, a motley group of classmates, and Mrs. Finnerty, a retired Family and Consumer Science teacher, must find a way to survive the summer. But things ge...Show more Yash, a motley group of classmates, and Mrs. Finnerty, a retired Family and Consumer Science teacher, must find a way to survive the summer. But things get complicated when they uncover a scandal that could put all their time in summer school in jeopardy. Show less

Yash, a motley group of classmates, and Mrs. Finnerty, a retired Family and Consumer Science teacher, must find a way to survive the summer. But things ge...Show more Yash, a motley group of classmates, and Mrs. Finnerty, a retired Family and Consumer Science teacher, must find a way to survive the summer. But things get complicated when they uncover a scandal that could put all their time in summer school in jeopardy. Show less

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Summer Crafts Across Cultures

Summer Crafts Across Cultures

12 Projects to Celebrate the Season

by Borgert-Spaniol, Megan

Book - 2023

Offers 12 step-by-step craft projects related to summer festivals and celebrations from various cultures around the world. Offers 12 step-by-step craft projects related to summer festivals and celebrations from various cultures around the world. Show less

Offers 12 step-by-step craft projects related to summer festivals and celebrations from various cultures around the world. Offers 12 step-by-step craft projects related to summer festivals and celebrations from various cultures around the world. Show less

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Guatemalan Summer

Guatemalan Summer

by Novales, Keka

Book - 2023

Lola is excited to leave her home in Texas and visit Guatemala with Abuelita to discover her heritage and meet relatives. But things don't go as expected:...Show more Lola is excited to leave her home in Texas and visit Guatemala with Abuelita to discover her heritage and meet relatives. But things don't go as expected: her cousin Luis thinks she is stuck up, and her Spanish is not as good as she thought. Lola gets homesick and feels out of place. Show less

Lola is excited to leave her home in Texas and visit Guatemala with Abuelita to discover her heritage and meet relatives. But things don't go as expected:...Show more Lola is excited to leave her home in Texas and visit Guatemala with Abuelita to discover her heritage and meet relatives. But things don't go as expected: her cousin Luis thinks she is stuck up, and her Spanish is not as good as she thought. Lola gets homesick and feels out of place. Show less

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Sari-Sari Summers

Sari-Sari Summers

by Bontigao, Lynnor

Book - 2023

This summer, Nora is finally old enough to help her beloved grandmother in her sari-sari store, but a heat wave is driving customers away. Nora comes up with a plan to save her grandma's store by turning the ripe mangoes on their tree into ice candy. This summer, Nora is finally old enough to help her beloved grandmother in her sari-sari store, but a heat wave is driving customers away. Nora comes up with a plan to save her grandma's store by turning the ripe mangoes on their tree into ice candy. Show less

This summer, Nora is finally old enough to help her beloved grandmother in her sari-sari store, but a heat wave is driving customers away. Nora comes up with a plan to save her grandma's store by turning the ripe mangoes on their tree into ice candy. This summer, Nora is finally old enough to help her beloved grandmother in her sari-sari store, but a heat wave is driving customers away. Nora comes up with a plan to save her grandma's store by turning the ripe mangoes on their tree into ice candy. Show less

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Trucks on Vacation

Trucks on Vacation

by Parachini, Jodie

Book - 2023

When their work becomes tiresome and they start to bicker, a group of construction vehicles realizes they need a vacation and build a beach resort so they can relax. When their work becomes tiresome and they start to bicker, a group of construction vehicles realizes they need a vacation and build a beach resort so they can relax. Show less

When their work becomes tiresome and they start to bicker, a group of construction vehicles realizes they need a vacation and build a beach resort so they can relax. When their work becomes tiresome and they start to bicker, a group of construction vehicles realizes they need a vacation and build a beach resort so they can relax. Show less

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How to Catch A Polar Bear

How to Catch A Polar Bear

by DeKeyser, Stacy

Book - 2023

Nick wants to spend the summer hanging out with his friends Ace and Penny, but they get a paper route and are never around. The only exciting thing that happens is when a polar bear escapes from the Milwaukee Zoo and shows up on Nick's block. Nick wants to spend the summer hanging out with his friends Ace and Penny, but they get a paper route and are never around. The only exciting thing that happens is when a polar bear escapes from the Milwaukee Zoo and shows up on Nick's block. Show less

Nick wants to spend the summer hanging out with his friends Ace and Penny, but they get a paper route and are never around. The only exciting thing that happens is when a polar bear escapes from the Milwaukee Zoo and shows up on Nick's block. Nick wants to spend the summer hanging out with his friends Ace and Penny, but they get a paper route and are never around. The only exciting thing that happens is when a polar bear escapes from the Milwaukee Zoo and shows up on Nick's block. Show less

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Summer School of Fish

Summer School of Fish

by Reef, Cora

Book - 2022

Simon Seahorse is bummed about attending summer school but is glad his best friend, Olive Octopus, will be there too. However, when Olive makes a new friend, Simon wonders whether she's forgotten about him. Simon Seahorse is bummed about attending summer school but is glad his best friend, Olive Octopus, will be there too. However, when Olive makes a new friend, Simon wonders whether she's forgotten about him. Show less

Simon Seahorse is bummed about attending summer school but is glad his best friend, Olive Octopus, will be there too. However, when Olive makes a new friend, Simon wonders whether she's forgotten about him. Simon Seahorse is bummed about attending summer school but is glad his best friend, Olive Octopus, will be there too. However, when Olive makes a new friend, Simon wonders whether she's forgotten about him. Show less

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Wild Summer

Wild Summer

Life in the Heat

by Taylor, Sean

Book - 2022

Curiosity about the delightful summer months guides this jubilant picture book. Curiosity about the delightful summer months guides this jubilant picture book. Show less

Curiosity about the delightful summer months guides this jubilant picture book. Curiosity about the delightful summer months guides this jubilant picture book. Show less

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Manatee Summer

Manatee Summer

by Griffith, Evan

Book - 2022

Peter and his best friend Tommy have big plans before they both enter the sixth grade, namely, to document 100 creatures in their home state of Florida be...Show more Peter and his best friend Tommy have big plans before they both enter the sixth grade, namely, to document 100 creatures in their home state of Florida before summer ends. The only two members of their Discovery Club, the boys find a manatee in a river and take on the task of protecting it when they learn it's injured. Show less

Peter and his best friend Tommy have big plans before they both enter the sixth grade, namely, to document 100 creatures in their home state of Florida be...Show more Peter and his best friend Tommy have big plans before they both enter the sixth grade, namely, to document 100 creatures in their home state of Florida before summer ends. The only two members of their Discovery Club, the boys find a manatee in a river and take on the task of protecting it when they learn it's injured. Show less

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Skateboard Summer

Skateboard Summer

by Maddox, Jake

Graphic Novel - 2021

Sondra and Jonathan can't wait to spend their summer at Camp Vert, a competitive skateboarding camp. They decide to learn a challenging new trick: the fro...Show more Sondra and Jonathan can't wait to spend their summer at Camp Vert, a competitive skateboarding camp. They decide to learn a challenging new trick: the frontside 180 heelflip, but when the friends' cabins have to compete against one another, it is uncertain if they can succeed and stay friends. Show less

Sondra and Jonathan can't wait to spend their summer at Camp Vert, a competitive skateboarding camp. They decide to learn a challenging new trick: the fro...Show more Sondra and Jonathan can't wait to spend their summer at Camp Vert, a competitive skateboarding camp. They decide to learn a challenging new trick: the frontside 180 heelflip, but when the friends' cabins have to compete against one another, it is uncertain if they can succeed and stay friends. Show less

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Farah Rocks Summer Break

Farah Rocks Summer Break

by Darraj, Susan Muaddi

Book - 2021

Farah loves her geology summer camp at her new school, but when car trouble and other family expenses strike, her parents can no longer afford to send her...Show more Farah loves her geology summer camp at her new school, but when car trouble and other family expenses strike, her parents can no longer afford to send her. Farah takes matters into her own hands with odd jobs and a yard sale — but then someone starts sabotaging her business by taking down her flyers. Show less

Farah loves her geology summer camp at her new school, but when car trouble and other family expenses strike, her parents can no longer afford to send her...Show more Farah loves her geology summer camp at her new school, but when car trouble and other family expenses strike, her parents can no longer afford to send her. Farah takes matters into her own hands with odd jobs and a yard sale — but then someone starts sabotaging her business by taking down her flyers. Show less

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The Best Worst Summer

The Best Worst Summer

by Eulberg, Elizabeth

Book - 2021

Eleven-year-old Peyton is sad that her family had to move to a new town, and she had to leave her best friend Lily behind. It's going to be the worst summer. Then she finds a time capsule buried in her new backyard. Eleven-year-old Peyton is sad that her family had to move to a new town, and she had to leave her best friend Lily behind. It's going to be the worst summer. Then she finds a time capsule buried in her new backyard. Show less

Eleven-year-old Peyton is sad that her family had to move to a new town, and she had to leave her best friend Lily behind. It's going to be the worst summer. Then she finds a time capsule buried in her new backyard. Eleven-year-old Peyton is sad that her family had to move to a new town, and she had to leave her best friend Lily behind. It's going to be the worst summer. Then she finds a time capsule buried in her new backyard. Show less

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Summer Song

Summer Song

by Henkes, Kevin

Book - 2020

Repetitive and alliterative words accompany illustrations that describe the sights and sounds of summer. Repetitive and alliterative words accompany illustrations that describe the sights and sounds of summer. Show less

Repetitive and alliterative words accompany illustrations that describe the sights and sounds of summer. Repetitive and alliterative words accompany illustrations that describe the sights and sounds of summer. Show less

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500 Books Before Middle School

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Feed your beautiful brain and earn prizes along the way, including a dedicated bookplate in the JCPL children's book of your choice. Pro tip: use the SAME books for both this program and the 2024 Summer Challenge: Where Adventures Begin! Feed your beautiful brain and earn prizes along the way, including a dedicated bookplate in the JCPL children's book of your choice. Pro tip: use the SAME books for both this program and the 2024 Summer Challenge: Where Adventures Begin! Show less

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