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Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.

Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone – fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments!

Great Advanced Reads for Tweens and Teens


Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
A thrilling reading experience which combines fantasy with haunting vintage photography. Find out what happens when 16-year old Jacob discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.

The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus series) by Rick Riordan
After rebuilding Camp Half-Blood, Kronos, Percy and their friends inherit a quest for which they need help from a few demigods.

Matched by Ally Condie
What happens when Cassia has to choose between her ideal mate, Xander and Ky, the boy she’s actually interested in? Will she live within the system or challenge its rules?

Witch & Wizard (Witch & Wizard series) by James Patterson
Siblings Wisty and Whit need to defend themselves against accusations of witchcraft, fight against a regime that wants to suppress life, liberty, books and music…..all while navigating the perils of being a normal teenager.

Holes by Louis Sachar
When Stanley Yelnats is given a choice between prison and Camp Green Lake, he readily chooses the easy option. But Camp Green Lake is not what it seems…

Masterpiece by Elise Broach and illustrated by Kelly Murphy
New York City kid James and his beetle friend, Marvin get caught up in a staged art heist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that could help recover a famous drawing by Albrecht Dürer.

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol
Anya believes that she needs a friend in her life. And she finds one in the bottom of a well. But what do you do when your new BFF is actually a ghost?

One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
11-year old Delphine has it all together. But one crazy summer in 1968 with her mother threatens to change everything.

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Miranda receives four letters that will change her life forever.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
A beloved classic that tells the story of one of the most heroic protagonists in American fiction – Atticus Finch.

Looking for Alaska by John Green
Sixteen-year old Miles leaves his uneventful life behind in pursuit of the “Great Perhaps”.

Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon by Catherine Thimmesh
Read the story of the team that contributed to the success of the first ever lunar mission.

How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous by Georgia Bragg
The deaths of 19 famous people, told in gory and sardonic detail.

Extra Credit

The Book Thief by Markus Zusack
The story of Liesel Meminger, who discovers books and her passion for reading against the backdrop of World War II.

Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand
The extraordinary novel based on the equally extraordinary true story of the horse that won against all the odds.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
A World War II airman uses ingenuity, determination, humor and resilience to survive in the open ocean after a doomed flight.

The ReadKiddoRead program features bestselling author James Patterson’s picks for the summer. Find reviews of these books and more in the Advanced Reads section of ReadKiddoRead.com.

Tell us what you think! What are you reading this summer? What did you think of this list? Are there other books that should make it to the list? Share your reading experiences with us and post a comment below!

B.K. Holthaus June 13, 2012 at 07:23 pm
To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my favorite books of all time. The story is timeless and so imbued with decency and humanity that it's a joy to read. It stays with you forever. I also loved Seabiscuit ...I have no interest in horse racing but I couldn't put this book down. It's a terrific read and also well worth the time invested to read it.
Cassandra Morris June 13, 2012 at 09:43 pm
Agree that To Kill a Mockingbird is an amazing read. When I was around 11, I used to love reading The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Donna Evans (Editor) June 14, 2012 at 03:10 pm
I love, love, love, LOVED teaching Holes. Stanley Yelnats. Loved to see which kid would be the first to wave a hand in the air and ask, "Hey, Mrs. Evans, did you know that Yelnats is Stanley spelled backward.'' :-)
Sam Burgess September 17, 2012 at 11:16 am
Donna,
louisvuitton & gfg are commercial businesses who make a habit of inserting themselfs into blogs. They should be deleted.
Donna Evans (Editor) September 17, 2012 at 02:49 pm
You are right, good sir. I am on it!
Holly Hale September 22, 2012 at 04:31 am
I thought it was a great book, too. The little gal I tutor read The Misfits and The House on Mango Street (which I thought wasn't quite appropriate for a 13 y/o). The Chosen and The Promise by Chaim Potok are great reads for any age group. Arcadia HS had a book called Ender's Game on the reading list and my summer school kids enjoyed it. And I love Red Badge of Courage, although I'm not sure why it's on the CA reading list for 7th grade. It's pretty heavy.

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