Mrs. Casey and Miss Lisa's Summer Reading Book Suggestions for Kids Going to Melrose

Another

written and illustrated by Christian Robinson

A young girl and her cat take an imaginative journey into another world.

Astrid the Unstoppable

by Maria Parr

Pippi Longstocking meets Heidi meets Anne Shirley in this tale of an irrepressible girl in a mountain village who navigates unexpected changes with warmth and humor.

Drawn Together

written by Minh Lê; illustrated by Dan Santat

A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.

Dream Jumper series

by Greg Grunberg & Lucas Turnbloom

Ben and Jake team up to make use of Ben’s gift of being able to jump into other people’s dreams.

Florette

written and illustrated by Anna Walker

When Mae's family moves from the country to the city, she is sad to leave behind her beloved backyard garden but before long, she finds a way to start a new garden.

Infamous Ratsos

by Kara LaReau

Rat brothers Louie and Ralphie Ratso try to prove they can be as rough and tough as their father in the Big City, but every time they try to show how tough they are, they end up accidentally doing good deeds instead.

Meet Yasmin!

written by Saadia Faruqi; illustrated by Hatem Aly

Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with the small problems of school and home, while gaining confidence in her own skills and creative abilities.

Merci Suarez Changes Gears

by Meg Medina

Thoughtful, strong-willed sixth grader Merci Suarez navigates difficult changes with friends, family, and everyone in between.

Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea

by Lynne Rae Perkins

Alix and her older sister, Jools, have never been to the ocean. When their parents pack them up to spend a week by the shore, Alix is nervous about leaving home—but excited, too. At the beach, the sisters make friends, go exploring, and have adventures big and small.

She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein

by Lynn Fulton; illustrated by Felicita Sala

This fascinating story gives readers insight into the tale behind one of the world's most celebrated novels and the creation of an indelible figure that is recognizable to readers of all ages.

The Time Museum

written and illustrated by Matthew Loux

Science-loving Delia Bean is expecting to have a pretty boring summer vacation looking after her little brother. But when her Uncle Lyndon offers her an internship in his Earth Time Museum, everything begins to look a lot better!

The Visitor

written and illustrated by Antje Damm

Elise was frightened―of spiders, people, even trees. But one day there comes a knock at the door. Elise has a visitor who will change everything.