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Summer Learning: Intergenerational Book Club

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Pick a book the whole family can read and enjoy together! This collection of books, classics and modern literature, will entertain children while delighting grown-ups, creating a jumping off point for families to make their own book club. These picks are great for reading aloud, listening to together on a road trip, or enjoying at your own pace. This is a multigenerational booklist. Selected by SJPL staff.

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Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh

The Classic Edition

by Milne, A. A.

Book - 2022

Winnie the Pooh has enchanted readers of all ages for nearly one hundred years with its relatable, heartwarming adventures that follow the famously friend...Show more Winnie the Pooh has enchanted readers of all ages for nearly one hundred years with its relatable, heartwarming adventures that follow the famously friendly and lovable teddy bear. In this classic collection, Winnie navigates the Hundred Acre Wood with Christopher Robin, Eeyore, Piglet, Owl, and Rabbit, learning the true meaning of friendship and the value of accepting everyone exactly as they are. Show less

Winnie the Pooh has enchanted readers of all ages for nearly one hundred years with its relatable, heartwarming adventures that follow the famously friend...Show more Winnie the Pooh has enchanted readers of all ages for nearly one hundred years with its relatable, heartwarming adventures that follow the famously friendly and lovable teddy bear. In this classic collection, Winnie navigates the Hundred Acre Wood with Christopher Robin, Eeyore, Piglet, Owl, and Rabbit, learning the true meaning of friendship and the value of accepting everyone exactly as they are. Show less

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Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie

by DiCamillo, Kate

Book - 2021

Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. Show less

Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. Show less

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When Stars Are Scattered

When Stars Are Scattered

by Jamieson, Victoria

Book - 2020

"Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between...Show more "Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"-- Provided by publisher. Show less

"Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between...Show more "Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"-- Provided by publisher. Show less

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When You Trap A Tiger

When You Trap A Tiger

by Keller, Tae

Book - 2020

When Lily, her sister Sam, and their mother move in with her sick grandmother, Lily traps a tiger and makes a deal with him to heal Halmoni. When Lily, her sister Sam, and their mother move in with her sick grandmother, Lily traps a tiger and makes a deal with him to heal Halmoni. Show less

When Lily, her sister Sam, and their mother move in with her sick grandmother, Lily traps a tiger and makes a deal with him to heal Halmoni. When Lily, her sister Sam, and their mother move in with her sick grandmother, Lily traps a tiger and makes a deal with him to heal Halmoni. Show less

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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Keeper of the Lost Cities

by Messenger, Shannon

Book - 2020

At age twelve, Sophie learns that the remarkable abilities that have always caused her to stand out identify her as an elf, and after being brought to Ete...Show more At age twelve, Sophie learns that the remarkable abilities that have always caused her to stand out identify her as an elf, and after being brought to Eternalia to hone her skills, discovers that she has secrets buried in her memory for which some would kill. Show less

At age twelve, Sophie learns that the remarkable abilities that have always caused her to stand out identify her as an elf, and after being brought to Ete...Show more At age twelve, Sophie learns that the remarkable abilities that have always caused her to stand out identify her as an elf, and after being brought to Eternalia to hone her skills, discovers that she has secrets buried in her memory for which some would kill. Show less

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Roll With It

Roll With It

by Sumner, Jamie

Book - 2019

Twelve-year-old Ellie, who has cerebral palsy, finds her life transformed when she moves with her mother to small-town Oklahoma to help care for her grandfather, who has Alzheimer's Disease. Twelve-year-old Ellie, who has cerebral palsy, finds her life transformed when she moves with her mother to small-town Oklahoma to help care for her grandfather, who has Alzheimer's Disease. Show less

Twelve-year-old Ellie, who has cerebral palsy, finds her life transformed when she moves with her mother to small-town Oklahoma to help care for her grandfather, who has Alzheimer's Disease. Twelve-year-old Ellie, who has cerebral palsy, finds her life transformed when she moves with her mother to small-town Oklahoma to help care for her grandfather, who has Alzheimer's Disease. Show less

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Shine!

Shine!

by Grabenstein, J. J.

Book - 2019

When seventh-grader Piper's father is hired by Chumley Prep, a school where every student seems to be the best at everything, she gets the chance to compete for the prestigious Excelsior Award. When seventh-grader Piper's father is hired by Chumley Prep, a school where every student seems to be the best at everything, she gets the chance to compete for the prestigious Excelsior Award. Show less

When seventh-grader Piper's father is hired by Chumley Prep, a school where every student seems to be the best at everything, she gets the chance to compete for the prestigious Excelsior Award. When seventh-grader Piper's father is hired by Chumley Prep, a school where every student seems to be the best at everything, she gets the chance to compete for the prestigious Excelsior Award. Show less

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Wonderland

Wonderland

by O'Connor, Barbara

Book - 2018

When her mother uproots them again to another home and takes a job as housekeeper, ten-year-old Mavis is determined to find a best friend in Landry, Alaba...Show more When her mother uproots them again to another home and takes a job as housekeeper, ten-year-old Mavis is determined to find a best friend in Landry, Alabama, where the summer also holds the promise of friendship and change for a sad man, a stray dog, and a timid girl. Show less

When her mother uproots them again to another home and takes a job as housekeeper, ten-year-old Mavis is determined to find a best friend in Landry, Alaba...Show more When her mother uproots them again to another home and takes a job as housekeeper, ten-year-old Mavis is determined to find a best friend in Landry, Alabama, where the summer also holds the promise of friendship and change for a sad man, a stray dog, and a timid girl. Show less

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Stef Soto, Taco Queen

Stef Soto, Taco Queen

by Torres, Jennifer

Book - 2018

Mexican-American middle schooler Stef Soto is always embarrassed about her family's taco truck business, but she soon learns that family, friendship, and the taco truck are important parts of her life. Mexican-American middle schooler Stef Soto is always embarrassed about her family's taco truck business, but she soon learns that family, friendship, and the taco truck are important parts of her life. Show less

Mexican-American middle schooler Stef Soto is always embarrassed about her family's taco truck business, but she soon learns that family, friendship, and the taco truck are important parts of her life. Mexican-American middle schooler Stef Soto is always embarrassed about her family's taco truck business, but she soon learns that family, friendship, and the taco truck are important parts of her life. Show less

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Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

by Travers, P. L.

Book - 2018

An extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences. An extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences. Show less

An extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences. An extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences. Show less

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The City of Ember

The City of Ember

Book 1, The City of Ember

by DuPrau, Jeanne

Book - 2016

Many hundreds of years ago, the city of Ember was created by the Builders to contain everything needed for human survival. It worked... but now the storer...Show more Many hundreds of years ago, the city of Ember was created by the Builders to contain everything needed for human survival. It worked... but now the storerooms are almost out of food, crops are blighted, corruption is spreading through the city and worst of all -- the lights are failing. Soon Ember could be engulfed by darkness... But when two children, Lina and Doon, discover fragments of an ancient parchment, they begin to wonder if there could be a way out of Ember. Can they decipher the words from long ago and find a new future for everyone? Will the people of Ember listen to them? Show less

Many hundreds of years ago, the city of Ember was created by the Builders to contain everything needed for human survival. It worked... but now the storer...Show more Many hundreds of years ago, the city of Ember was created by the Builders to contain everything needed for human survival. It worked... but now the storerooms are almost out of food, crops are blighted, corruption is spreading through the city and worst of all -- the lights are failing. Soon Ember could be engulfed by darkness... But when two children, Lina and Doon, discover fragments of an ancient parchment, they begin to wonder if there could be a way out of Ember. Can they decipher the words from long ago and find a new future for everyone? Will the people of Ember listen to them? Show less

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

by Carroll, Lewis

Book - 2015

Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass are both whimsical, silly classics. Families will delight at the original iteration of some of the...Show more Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass are both whimsical, silly classics. Families will delight at the original iteration of some of their favorite characters. Good fun for the whole family, the fantastical setting will hopefully inspire the imagination of readers of all ages. Show less

Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass are both whimsical, silly classics. Families will delight at the original iteration of some of the...Show more Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass are both whimsical, silly classics. Families will delight at the original iteration of some of their favorite characters. Good fun for the whole family, the fantastical setting will hopefully inspire the imagination of readers of all ages. Show less

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The Graveyard Book

The Graveyard Book

by Gaiman, Neil

Book - 2014

If you and your family would like to get a little spooky this summer, I recommend checking out the works of Neil Gaiman, and when considering reads for th...Show more If you and your family would like to get a little spooky this summer, I recommend checking out the works of Neil Gaiman, and when considering reads for the whole family the Graveyard Book is a good place to start. After the grisly murder of his entire family, a toddler wanders into a graveyard where the ghosts and other supernatural residents agree to raise him as one of their own. Show less

If you and your family would like to get a little spooky this summer, I recommend checking out the works of Neil Gaiman, and when considering reads for th...Show more If you and your family would like to get a little spooky this summer, I recommend checking out the works of Neil Gaiman, and when considering reads for the whole family the Graveyard Book is a good place to start. After the grisly murder of his entire family, a toddler wanders into a graveyard where the ghosts and other supernatural residents agree to raise him as one of their own. Show less

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The Lost Stone

The Lost Stone

by Quinn, Jordan

Book - 2014

Eight-year-old Lucas, Prince of Wrenly, is eager to explore and Clara, daughter of the queen's seamstress, knows the kingdom well, so they team up to find a lost jewel and visit all of the land's main attractions as they search. Eight-year-old Lucas, Prince of Wrenly, is eager to explore and Clara, daughter of the queen's seamstress, knows the kingdom well, so they team up to find a lost jewel and visit all of the land's main attractions as they search. Show less

Eight-year-old Lucas, Prince of Wrenly, is eager to explore and Clara, daughter of the queen's seamstress, knows the kingdom well, so they team up to find a lost jewel and visit all of the land's main attractions as they search. Eight-year-old Lucas, Prince of Wrenly, is eager to explore and Clara, daughter of the queen's seamstress, knows the kingdom well, so they team up to find a lost jewel and visit all of the land's main attractions as they search. Show less

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The Giver

The Giver

by Lowry, Lois

Book - 2014

The Giver is a modern classic with a lot of teachable moments. The Dystopian theme does get a little dark, but this book offers an outlet to explore diff...Show more The Giver is a modern classic with a lot of teachable moments. The Dystopian theme does get a little dark, but this book offers an outlet to explore different facets of humanity and civilization that could prompt first philosophical conversations. It is also the first book in a quartet, with the other 3 novels looking at different societies and ways of living in this near future society (and the final book, Son, revisiting Jonas's story). Show less

The Giver is a modern classic with a lot of teachable moments. The Dystopian theme does get a little dark, but this book offers an outlet to explore diff...Show more The Giver is a modern classic with a lot of teachable moments. The Dystopian theme does get a little dark, but this book offers an outlet to explore different facets of humanity and civilization that could prompt first philosophical conversations. It is also the first book in a quartet, with the other 3 novels looking at different societies and ways of living in this near future society (and the final book, Son, revisiting Jonas's story). Show less

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Wonder

Wonder

by Palacio, R. J.

Book - 2012

Another excellent opportunity for parents to speak to their children about important subjects such as judging character as opposed to looks, and the impact of bullying. Another excellent opportunity for parents to speak to their children about important subjects such as judging character as opposed to looks, and the impact of bullying. Show less

Another excellent opportunity for parents to speak to their children about important subjects such as judging character as opposed to looks, and the impact of bullying. Another excellent opportunity for parents to speak to their children about important subjects such as judging character as opposed to looks, and the impact of bullying. Show less

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Out of My Mind

Out of My Mind

[a Novel]

by Draper, Sharon M.

Book - 2012

A more serious novel, this moving story allows parents to open a dialogue with their children about people with disabilities, how looks can be deceiving, and the great depth of the human mind. A more serious novel, this moving story allows parents to open a dialogue with their children about people with disabilities, how looks can be deceiving, and the great depth of the human mind. Show less

A more serious novel, this moving story allows parents to open a dialogue with their children about people with disabilities, how looks can be deceiving, and the great depth of the human mind. A more serious novel, this moving story allows parents to open a dialogue with their children about people with disabilities, how looks can be deceiving, and the great depth of the human mind. Show less

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American Born Chinese

American Born Chinese

by Yang, Gene Luen

Book - 2009

Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture. Presented in comic book format. Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture. Presented in comic book format. Show less

Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture. Presented in comic book format. Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture. Presented in comic book format. Show less

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A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

by L'Engle, Madeleine

Book - 2007

This Newbery award winning title has elements of both Sci-Fi and Fantasy, as well as featuring some interesting liberties taken with real scientific conce...Show more This Newbery award winning title has elements of both Sci-Fi and Fantasy, as well as featuring some interesting liberties taken with real scientific concepts. Explore these concepts' real world meanings and their differences to the meanings in the book. In this book, Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government. Show less

This Newbery award winning title has elements of both Sci-Fi and Fantasy, as well as featuring some interesting liberties taken with real scientific conce...Show more This Newbery award winning title has elements of both Sci-Fi and Fantasy, as well as featuring some interesting liberties taken with real scientific concepts. Explore these concepts' real world meanings and their differences to the meanings in the book. In this book, Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government. Show less

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Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by White, E. B.

Book - 2003

Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him. Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him. Show less

Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him. Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him. Show less

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Gregor the Overlander

Gregor the Overlander

by Collins, Suzanne

Book - 2003

While this series is by the author of 'The Hunger Games', 'Gregor the Overlander' is far less brutal and thus more family friendly. The book contains a my...Show more While this series is by the author of 'The Hunger Games', 'Gregor the Overlander' is far less brutal and thus more family friendly. The book contains a mysterious prophecy, and families could have fun theorizing what it means and lining up the prophecy with events in the book. Show less

While this series is by the author of 'The Hunger Games', 'Gregor the Overlander' is far less brutal and thus more family friendly. The book contains a my...Show more While this series is by the author of 'The Hunger Games', 'Gregor the Overlander' is far less brutal and thus more family friendly. The book contains a mysterious prophecy, and families could have fun theorizing what it means and lining up the prophecy with events in the book. Show less

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The Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again

The Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again

by Tolkien, J. R. R.

Book - 2001

This well-known classic is one of Tolkien's masterpieces, and could be a seed for children and grown-ups alike to explore the wealth of literature related...Show more This well-known classic is one of Tolkien's masterpieces, and could be a seed for children and grown-ups alike to explore the wealth of literature related to Tolkien's Middle Earth. In this book, Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return. Show less

This well-known classic is one of Tolkien's masterpieces, and could be a seed for children and grown-ups alike to explore the wealth of literature related...Show more This well-known classic is one of Tolkien's masterpieces, and could be a seed for children and grown-ups alike to explore the wealth of literature related to Tolkien's Middle Earth. In this book, Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return. Show less

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Holes

Holes

by Sachar, Louis

Book - 2000

As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional c...Show more As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself. Show less

As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional c...Show more As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself. Show less

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