Evangelistic Temple School Summer Reading List
Choose one selection, a book you have not previously read. The books can be purchased at various bookstores or checked out from the public library. Some copies may also be available for checking out from ETS library. ETS summer hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
A story filled with danger and excitement, Johnny Tremain tells of the turbulent, passionate times in Boston just before the Revolutionary War. Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in a dramatic involvement with Otis, Hancock and John and Samuel Adams in the exciting currents and undercurrents that were to lead to the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington and finally, a touching resolution to Johnny's personal life.
Amelia's War by Ann Rinaldi
When a Confederate general threatens to burn Hagerstown, Maryland, unless its citizens pay an exorbitant ransom, 12-year-old Amelia and her friend must find a way to save the town.
The Winter of Red Snow by Kristiana Gregory
Author, Kristiana Gregory, takes readers into the homes of the Valley Forge farmers, into the headquarters of George Washington and his officers and into the tents of the soldiers during the winter of 1777-78.
Standing in the Light by Mary Pope Osborne
Through her diary, a Quaker girl living in the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania in 1763, describes life in their close-knit family, the importance of their religion, and her fear over the growing tensions between the Indians and the settlers.
Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt
Author, Irene Hunt, has drawn from the stories told by her grandfather, plus family letters and extensive historical research, to create a novel that vividly depicts the grand scope of the Civil War, with its generals and its battles, while also showing its intimate impact on the lives of the ordinary families involved.
Christy by Catherine Marshall
At nineteen, Christy Huddleson left home to teach school in the Smokies-coming to know and care for the wild mountain people, with their fierce pride, terrible poverty and dark superstitions.
Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons by Ann Rinaldi
The historical novel of real person Phillis Wheatley. Kidnapped from her home in Senegal, Africa and sold as a slave in America, Phillis is purchased by the wealthy Wheatley family and taught to read and write. She turns out to be a gifted poet and becomes a celebrity, but is she still to be treated as a slave? Follow Phillis as she learns about the evils of slavery, struggles when she finds she has feelings for her master's son, and meets people like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.
Rifles for Waite by Harold Keith
Jeff Bussey learns about the cruelty, destructiveness, and waste that war creates. This novel examines the issues, weapons, and strategies involved in the western campaigns.
All eighth grade students should read one of the books listed that they have not previously read. These books will help prepare students for understanding American History in 8th grade. Be prepared for an assignment or test on the book the first week of school.
All eighth grade students should read Proverbs, chapters 16 - 31 and complete the following assignment. This assignment is due the first Monday of the school year.
After reading the chapter, choose one proverb to summarize. Write the proverb number and rephrase it in your own words in two or three complete sentences. Then explain how this proverb applies to your life. (2 or 3 complete sentences.) Record these answers in a notebook so you do not lose pages. Be sure to date the page and label the chapter of Proverbs that you are reading. You may discuss these assignments with your parents. Enjoy seeing how God sent a message to young people through the Bible. This is His message to you.