Category Archives: Children

Terrill Middle School

Summer Reading – Middle School – Nettingham

Terrill Middle School

These are recommended Titles from the SPF School District. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are indicated by the school are titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level. View the School’s Summer Reading Hub Online.

Graphic Novels

Does your child love graphic novels? Check out some of these titles we have at the library!

The witch boy by Molly Ostertag

When stars are scattered by Victoria Jamieson

Twins by Varian Johnson

Super Turbo saves the day! by Edgar J. Powers

Sunny side up by Jennifer L. Holm

Spy School : the graphic novel by Stuart Gibbs

The sand warrior by Mark Siegel

Realm of the blue mist by Amy Kim Kibuishi

Planetary-yum by Drew Brockington

Pea, Bee, & Jay. 1, Stuck together by Brian Smith

Owl and Penguin by Vikram Madan

The okay witch by Emma Steinkellner

Narwhal : unicorn of the sea by Ben Clanton

Meet the Super Duper Seven by Tim Hamilton

Jukebox by Nidhi Chanani

The invisible whale by Beth Ferry

I’m ogre it by Jeffrey Ebbeler

Housecat trouble by Mason Dickerson

Hoggy went-a-courtin’ by Ethan Long

Donut feed the squirrels by Mika Song

Cucumber quest. 1, The doughnut kingdom by D.G. Gigi

The cardboard kingdom by Chad Sell

Benny and Penny in The big no-no! : a Toon Book by Geoffrey Hayes

Aru Shah and the end of time by Joe Caramagna

Books About Space

Check out some books we own about Space! You can also view our catalog to find more fun and interesting titles.

Meet the astronaut! by Steve Foxe
Astronauts in Space by DK
Ellen takes flight: the life of astronaut Ellen Ochoa by Doreen Rappaport
Universe by Robin Kerrod
How to spacewalk :step-by-step with shuttle astronauts by Kathy Sullivan
How to eat in space by Helen Springhetti Taylor
Grace needs space by Alison Wilgus
The astronaut’s guide to leaving the planetEverything You Need to Know, from Training to Re-entry by Terry Virts
Pete The Cat And The Space Chase by Kim Dean
Where are the aliens? :the search for life beyond Earth by Stacy McAnulty
The fire of stars :the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of by Kirsten Larson
Spacemanatee! by Katie Gilstrap
100 Things To Know About Space by Alex Firth
Sabrina Sue Loves The Moon by Priscilla Burris
Wow In Space by Mindy Thomas
Blast Off!: Volume 1 by Andrea Loney
The Astronomically Grand Plan by Rie Neal
The First Cat In Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett
Children of stardust by Edudzi Adodo
The cosmic adventures of Astrid and Stella by Sabrina Moyle
How Do Satellites Stay In Space? : A Book About How Satellites Work by Jessica Taylor
Bok’s Giant Leap : One Moon Rock’s Journey Through Time And Space by Neil Armstrong
Good night, Oppy! by James McGowan
Snakes in space by Kathryn Dennis
Sally Ride by Atia Abawi
Sadie Sprocket Builds A Rocket by Sue Fliess

Nettingham Middle School

Summer Reading – Middle School – Nettingham

Nettingham Middle School

These are recommended Titles from the SPF School District. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are indicated by the school are titles that contain content that may be considered mature for the grade level. View the School’s Summer Reading Hub Online.

Let’s Celebrate – Black History Month

Check out our lists of recommended picture books, chapter books, non-fiction, and biographies to celebrate Black History Month and beyond. 

Picture Books

Keyana Loves Her Friend by Natasha Tarpley
Mama’s Sleeping Scarf by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Sam with Ants in His Pants by April Reynolds
The Artivist by Nikkolas Smith
Etta Extraordinaire by Charnaie Gordon and Roda Ahmed
Salat in Secret by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Looking for more picture books? Check out our list from our Online Catalog.

Chapter Books & Graphic Novels

The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett
The Braid Girls by Sherri Winston
Ellis Johnson Might be Famous by Shawn Amos
Rain Remembers by Courtne Comrie
Like Lava In My Veins by Derrick Barnes

School Trip by Jerry Craft

Looking for more chapter books and graphic novels? Check out our list from our Online Catalog.

Non-Fiction & Biographies

It’s Not Bragging If It’s True by Zaila Avant-garde
On the Line by Jennifer Jones
Major Taylor by Charles R. Smith Jr.
Small Shoes, Great Strides by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds
Invincible by Wade Hudson

Looking for more biographies and non-fiction titles? Check out our list from our Online Catalog.

SPF Suggested Summer Reading

For the 2023-2024 school year incoming students entering 6th-12th grade at the SPF School District are required to read 1 fiction and 1 non-fiction. Students are welcome to view the school’s website for additional information.

Due to the high demand of these items, we have generated individual lists for students to easily find these titles and place them on hold from the public library’s catalog. As a reminder students may choose any book they would like to read, even if it is not on their list and the librarians at the Scotch Plains Public Library are more than happy to help your child find the perfect book!



Vox Books

We also have a collection of VOX picture books, non-fiction titles and picture books. Feel free to stop by the library to browse our collection!