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Summer reading
Finding Junie Kim
by Ellen Oh
Middle schooler Junie Kim is facing bullying(t凌)at school, but she keeps quiet. Then, for a school project, Junie interviews her grandparents, who grew up in Korea during wartime in the 1950s. In their story of struggle, Junie finds the courage to speak up. The book will encourage any kid who has ever been in Junie’s shoes.
Simon B. Rhymin’
by Duayne Reed
Simon is starting fifth grade and wants everyone to call him Notorious D. O. G because he wants to be a famous rapper(说唱歌手)But he’s shy about using his voice to express his thoughts. When a teacher asks the class to give a talk. Simon must face his fears. Simon B. Rhymin’ is a great book that will give confidence to readers who are going through similar struggles.
A Shot in the Arm!
by Don Brown
A shot in the arm! is a novel about the history of vaccines. Readers learn how vaccines have been used throughout history to fight disease. The author also introduces people around the world who helped with the development of vaccines. A shot in the arm! is an exciting read that employs colorful drawings to pull the reader in.
The One Thing You’d Save
by Linda Sue Park
If your house were an fire. what one thing would you save? Writer Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this question in poems that show the different voices of a middle school class. Some choose baseball cards or toy animals. One picks a sweater that was passed down for generations. The book is illustrated with black-and-white art. Readers of all ages will like this book. It helps you realize what matters most.
21. What problem does Simon have?
A. He is bullied at school. B. He dislikes doing his homework.
C. He delays receiving vaccines D. He is afraid of conveying his thoughts.
22. Which book will you choose if you’re interested in history or science?
A. Finding Junie Kim B. Simon B. Rhymin’.
C. A Shot in the Arm! D. The One Thing You’d Save
23. What do we know about The One Thing You’d Save?
A. It is for teenage readers B. It is written in poem form.
C. It has many colorful pictures D. It helps you to fight discase.
