A Wallflower Blossoms

More than 10 years after its publication, the popular teen novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower is appearing on the big screen. Written by Stephen Chbosky and set in west Pennsylvania in 1991, the book chronicles the letters of Charlie, a freshman in high school, to an anonymous friend. Struggling to fit in while dealing with his friend's recent suicide, Charlie finds a place in a group of friends and a new outlook on life. Check out this thought-provoking novel before you see the movie version, which was adapted for film and directed by the author himself.

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate, published by HarperCollins Children's Books, a division of HarperCollins Publishers.

Ivan’s transformative emergence from the “Ape at Exit 8” to “The One and Only Ivan, Mighty Silverback,” comes to life through the gorilla’s own distinct narrative voice, which is filled with wry humor, deep emotion and thought-provoking insights into the nature of friendship, hope and humanity.

“Katherine Applegate gives readers a unique and unforgettable gorilla’s-eye-view of the world that challenges the way we look at animals and at ourselves,” said Newbery Medal Committee Chair Steven Engelfried.

Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz, published by Candlewick Press

Lizzie Rose, Parsefall and Clara are caught in the clutches of a wicked puppeteer and a powerful witch in this deliciously dark and complex tale set in Dickensian England, where adventure and suspense are interwoven into nuanced explorations of good versus evil.

Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin, published by Flash Point, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press.

Balancing intersecting threads of scientific discovery, political intrigue and military strategy, “Bomb” is a riveting historical nonfiction drama. Sheinkin’s engaging narrative explores the complex series of events that led to the creation of the ultimate weapon and introduces many memorable personalities involved in the pursuit.

Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage, published by Dial Books for Young Readers, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group.

In the rich tradition of Southern storytelling, rising sixth-grader Mo LoBeau leads the eccentric residents of Tupelo Landing, North Carolina, on a rollicking journey of mystery, adventure and small-town intrigue as she investigates a murder and searches for her long-lost mother.

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TEENS HELP SUPPORT THE LIBRARY
GOOD IDEAS WELCOME

Teens raised over $2,000 for the library,
all from local residents!

Teo Viola (15), who grew up going to the library, was the event organizer and recruiter of local teenagers to help support the library.  They gathered together at three sites to collect donations.

June 18, 2011

FLHS 
Suggested Reading List

Required Summer Reading
for High School

FLMS 
Suggested Reading List

Entering 7th grade assignments
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Jeremy Goldblatt is so not Moses

Noodlesoup for Nincompoops

What is the Worst That Can Happen

ALL SUMMER 2012 INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS/PARENTS

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