Summer book list!

As the summer comes, and school ends people begin to read more. I thought that I would put out a list of my favorite books so that all of you can find some good summer books!

1) The Giver by Lois Lowry.
                                        
The Giver is in my opinion one of the most pro-life books out there, even if Lois Lowry didn't mean to make it that way, it is. The Giver is followed by 3 other books, together a great series. The Giver is for ages 10 and up.

2) The Hero's guide to saving your  kingdom by Christopher Healy.
                                        
Like The Giver,  The Hero's guide to saving your kingdom is also a series of 3 books. I found this gem at the library and fell in love with it. I really hope that Christopher Healy decides to right more for the series. The Hero's guide to saving your kingdom is for ages 10 and up.

3) The Miraculous journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo.
                                       
This has to be one of my favorite books, I read it when I was 7 and have probably read it at least 20 more times. The Miraculous journey of Edward Tulane is great for ages 7 and up.

4) The 13 1/2 lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers.
                                     
Not exactly a quick read at a whopping 704 pages. However the book is still exciting and fun for those who read it.  The 13 1/2 lives of Captain Bluebear is good for ages 12 and up.

5) Neil Flambe and the Marco Polo murders  by Kevin Sylvester.
                                            
There is a full series for the Neil Flambe books, a total of 6 books, my favorite, book number 5. The Neil Flambe books are great for cooks, and mystery lovers. Neil Flambe and the Marco Polo murders is for ages 10 and up.

6) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
                             
Most of us have seen the movies, but they don't really do the books justice.
( spoiler: the books are better!) I enjoyed reading these and was super sad when I finished the last book, Mockingjay. Because of the themes and situations I would put the ages at 13 and up.

7) Ella Enchanted by Gale Carson Levine.
                                  
A fun twist on a classic fairy tale, Ella Enchanted is fun and addictive.( Pick up the book, you may have a hard time putting it down!) The book is a million times better than the movie. Ella Enchanted is a good story for ages 8 and up.

8) Life's Greatest Lesson by Allen R. Hunt.
                                    
Life's Greatest Lesson is a Catholic book that is interesting and emotional.
I will be honest and admit that I cried while reading the book. The ages for this book is ages 13 and up.

I hope that this reading list will give you all a good list of books to read for the summer!

Whistle while you work,
                              Emma