Summer Reading order #2
Discover your next summer read with this curated book list featuring captivating juvenile and young adult fiction. From Cecily Von Ziegesar's *It Had to be You* and the *Gossip Girl* box set to Jonathan Rogers' exciting *Wilderking* trilogy and Chris Crutcher's *The Sledding Hill*, find compelling stories perfect for lazy days. Explore this selection of must-read books for teens and tweens to build your ultimate summer reading order.
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Gossip Girl Collection - Box Set of 3
by Cecily von Ziegesar
The first three books in von Ziegesar's Gossip Girls series are packaged together in this paperback boxed set. Includes "Gossip Girl, You Know You Love Me," and "All I Want Is Everything."
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It Had to be You
by Cecily Von Ziegesar
In this prequel to the Gossip Girl novels, the truth about how this scandalous column originated is revealed through a recount of the girls' sophomore year and the intensely romantic summer that followed--and started it all! 300,000 first printing.
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The Way of the Wilderking
by Jonathan Rogers
Aidan returns after three years away in Feechiefen Swamp to find--much to his dismay--that the only way to protect his country from the invading Pyrthens is to overthrow the tyrant King Darrow.
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The Bark of the Bog Owl
by Jonathan Rogers
In this fantasy/allegory, Rogers retells the life of biblical character King David.
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The Secret of the Swamp King
by Jonathan Rogers
King Darrow sends Aidan Errolson on an impossible quest, hoping he will never return, and although Aidan has enough friends to succeed on the journey, even he might not be able to defeat the powerful enemy that awaits him at its end.
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The Sledding Hill
by Chris Crutcher
Eddie hasn't had an easy year First his father dies. Then his best friend Billy accidentally kicks a stack of Sheetrock over on himself, breaking his neck and effectively hitting tilt on his Earthgame. Eddie and Billy were inseparable. Still are. Billy isn't going to let a little thing like death stop him from hanging in there with his friend. And when Eddie faces an epic struggle with the powers that be, Billy will remain right there beside him.
