HONORS NINTH GRADE LITERATURE
SUMMER READING LIST
The purpose of summer reading is to sustain the powers of the imagination and to
explore worlds of characters, settings, plots, and ideas we can only visit through
literature. These books are available from your local library or bookstore.
During the first week of school, your English teacher will evaluate your reading
through an assessment such as, but not limited to, a template test, critical or creative
essay, reading journal, project, presentation, or test. Although video versions are
enjoyable, they may differ greatly from the written word; rely on the works themselves.
You are required to read two books, choosing one from the first list and also reading the
book assigned to all students. The reading level is listed after each book in the first list.
Some books may contain somewhat explicit language, sexual references, or mature
subject matter. Feel free to make another choice appropriate to the grade level.
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CHOOSE ONE:
FARENHEIT 451 (800)
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (1260)
FEED (770)
FIRE FROM THE ROCK (830)
SOLD (820)
THE BOOK THIEF (730)
RAY BRADBURY
H. G. BISSINGER
M. T. ANDERSON
SHARON DRAPER
PATRICIA McCORMICK
MARKUS ZUSACK
ALL HONORS 9TH LIT STUDENTS MUST READ ELLEN FOSTER (870) BY
KAYE GIBBONS.