It’s almost the end of June and that means one thing:
school’s out! The warm weather and melody of the ice cream truck that
incessantly circles my block reminds me how much I loved and looked forward to
my summer vacations when I was in school—especially those great elementary and
middle school years when those lazy months were truly only about playing outside,
barbecues and swimming. I may not have the same plans this summer, but that
doesn’t mean I can’t reminisce with some of my favorite tween novels. (Oh, and
have a sugary treat while you’re at it, too!)
Great summer reads:
Tuck
Everlasting
by Natalie Babbitt
The
Penderwicks at Point Mouette
by Jeanne Birdsall
Waiting
for Normal
by Leslie Conner
The
Lemonade War
by Jacqueline Davies
Because
of Winn-Dixie
by Kate DiCamillo
True (…Sort
Of)
by Katherine Hannigan
Junonia
by Kevin
Henkes
Inside
Out and Back Again
by Thanhha Lai
Savvy
by
Ingrid Law
Judy Moody
series by Megan McDonald
Island
of the Blue Dolphins
by Scott O’Dell
A Bridge
to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson
Where
the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls
Holes
by Louis
Sachar
Maniac
Magee
by Jerry Spinelli
One
Crazy Summer
by Rita Williams-Garcia
And, I’m making these tonight. You should, too!
1 tsp finely grated lemon juice
½ c freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
½ c plus 2 tbsp superfine sugar
2 fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
pinch of salt
In blender or food processor, combine the lemon zest and
juice and the sugar. Pour 1¾ cups water. Add the strawberries and salt and
blend until the mixture is smooth and pink. Divide the mixture into ice pop
molds and freeze until solid, at least 4 hours or up to 3 days. Enjoy!
Feel like a kid yet?
I love these! I was just about to comment on your last review post (where I saw a few familiar titles) that I wanted some more current recs. I'll definitely have to check a few of these new books out, and maybe I'll get a chance to reread some old favorites. Hope the Popsicles are tasty! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you could get some recommendations for this list! I'm currently reading CHIME and can't figure out how I feel about it! Would love to hear your thoughts. :-)
ReplyDeleteAfter this program ends! 12 hours days are tiring and my head is so full, but I think it's the good kind of exhaustion. Talk to me in a week. :)
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