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!

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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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