Holiday House Summer Reading 2022
Summer is an ocean of possibilities, so catch the reading wave with the perfect book. Head to the swimming pool with Robo-Kid, solve a mystery on Swallowtail Island, or hit the robotics lab with My Mechanical Romance. We’ve got a summer read for everyone!
Young Adult
“A delightful teen romance about building robots—and new futures.”
—Kirkus Reviews
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★ “An intoxicating blend of the contemporary and otherworldly, Romero’s layered novel in verse interlaces romance and ghost story with an exploration of cultural identity, folklore, and history.” —Publishers Weekly
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More Young Adult
No Filter and Other Lies
Fat Chance Charlie Vega
Murder for the Modern Girl
Hell Followed with Us
Boys I Know
The Secret Science of Magic
You Were Made for Me
Middle Grade
“Brimming with high-stakes adventure, expansive worldbuilding, and a uniquely detailed magical system.”
—Publishers Weekly
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“A compelling hybrid tale of realistic survival and supernatural adventure; fans of Kate DiCamillo will enjoy the style of writing in this unique middle grade novel.”
— School Library Journal
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★ “Each character, historic and contemporary, sparks with life. Readers will be hooked—more, please!”
—Kirkus Reviews
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More Middle Grade
Next Door to Happy
Bear House
The Star that Always Stays
Deadman’s Castle
Mr. Penguin and the Tomb of Doom
Now You Say Yes
A Darkening of Dragons
The Boy Who Met a Whale
The Curious League of Detectives and Thieves: Egypt’s Fire
The Infamous Frankie Lorde: Going Wild
Graphic Novels
★ “For a postapocalyptic survival struggle, Little Monarchs is nothing short of a romp.”—Booklist
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“The horrors become darker and more dangerous, but there are still chuckles to be found.”
—School Library Journal
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More Graphic Novels
Hoggy Went A-Courtin’
The Big Tree
Meet the Super Duper Seven
Salt Magic
Noodleheads Do the Impossible
Chapter Books
★ “The letter format allows for a variation of fonts and postscript or ‘FTS (forgot to say)’ commentary, while the text’s humor and colorful cartoon art animate even minor characters.”—School Library Journal
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“Butler and Meyers continue to set the standard for the ideal early reader.”—School Library Journal
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“The story elements of finding your strength while working together—as well as having pets with magical powers—will keep readers engaged.”—School Library Journal
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Picture Books
★ “A super blend of everyday courage, the inner lives of readers, and rising to the challenge of doing something difficult.”—Kirkus Reviews
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“Frequently laugh-out-loud witty. . . . [An] amusing underwater romp.”—Kirkus Reviews
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“Packed with charming visual details.”
—School Library Journal
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More Picture Books
Hum and Swish
The Tide Pool Waits
Frances in the Country
A Seed Grows
After the Buzz Comes the Bee
Children of the Forest
We Play Soccer
Miguel’s Community Garden
Ready! Said Rabbit
Lali’s Feather
Life in Hot Water