Hopefully, Summer 2021 will be awesome. Here are a half a dozen fantastic reads for young adults that we recommend for the summer reading list. All these books have a content level of 5 or less in all three categories.
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Cast in Firelight
by Dana Swift
This young adult fantasy has fabulous characters and seamless magic woven in with Indian culture really works and keeps this from being a re-hash. Be prepared for a cliffhanger though.
Blood and Germs : The Civil War Battle Against Wounds and Disease
by Gail Jarrow
This one is for all those science and history lovers out there. As book one in a series called Medical Fiascos (and who doesn’t love a good fiasco?), there is more on the horizon if you love this one.
11 Paper Hearts
by Kelsey Hartwell
This novel has beach read stamped all over it. Light, fun, and frothy with intrigue, romance, and comedy–just what an indulgent summer read should be.
Luck of the Titanic
by Stacy Lee
Historical fiction that our reviewer declared “surprised me in ways I certainly was not expecting and has become the best book I have read thus far this spring.”
Time Travel for Love and Profit
by Sarah Lariviere
Quirky characters? Check. Strong female lead? Check. Positive messages? Check. Light-hearted humor? Check. Put this one at the top of the pile.
Knight’s Ransom
by Jeff Wheeler
For lover’s of knights, tournaments, and fantasy, this book is a great option. Follow Ransom on his journey to knighthood as he navigates a dangerous world of rivals and politics.
