Summer reading

I did a lot of reading this summer and still have a pile of books that I didn't have a chance to read yet. I re-read some favorite mystery series for adults, but really enjoyed some books that I think Ridgecrest students would like.

The Olivia series by Ian Falconer is always a favorite, and somehow I never had read "O Forms a Band" which came out almost two years ago. Olivia decides that she has to form a band to help celebrate the Fourth oflivia July, but no one in her family, including the cat and dog, seems to want to participate. So she comes up with a solution that only Olivia could, to try to do it all herself. The pictures are hilarious and add so much to an already funny story.

I also enjoyed re-reading "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick, the winner of the 2008 Caldecott Award for best illustrations in a children's book. It combines text and pictures to create a compelling and unique story. Don't let its large size scare you! Half of the story takes place in the illustrations, while the text takes the form of short chapters. Read this innovative book if you like graphic novels, picture books, or chapter books. I hope Brian Selznick comes out with another book like this soon!


What did you read this summer? I'll post more of my reads soon, but please add your thoughts in the comments so we can all find new titles to read.