Congratulations
on your acceptance to La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.
We look forward to meeting you in the fall. In order to
help prepare you for high school, we ask that all incoming
ninth graders choose ONE NOVEL from the list below to read
over the summer months. During the first week of school
in the fall, all La Salle students will meet in book groups
to discuss the books they read. Please come to school prepared
to discuss topics such as your favorite part of the novel,
the characters, the conflict, the action, and the writing.
If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a message
for Victoria McDonald, Librarian or Paul Dreisbach, English
Department Chair. The number is (503) 659-4155.
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Reading for Incoming Freshman 2008: |
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FAHRENHEIT
451 "The Temperature at Which Book Paper Catches Fire
and Burns"
by Ray Bradbury
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A
classic science fiction novel where books are not read,
but burned and thoughts are controlled, as said in The
New York Times, "this insane world, which bears many
alarming resemblances to our own, is fascinating." For
advanced readers.
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LOCK
AND KEY
by Sarah Dessen
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Dessen
turns the tale of Cinderella upside down and explores
the heart of a gutsy, complex girl dealing with unforeseen
circumstances and learning to trust again.
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A
NORTHERN LIGHT by Jennifer Donnelly
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Set
in 1906 against the backdrop of the murder that inspired
DreiserŐs An American Tragedy, this coming-of-age novel
beautifully weaves romance, history, and murder into
a remarkable story. A Printz Honor Book for advanced
readers.
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PRINCE
CASPIAN:
The Return to Narnia
by C.S. Lewis
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Book
2 in the Chronicles of Narnia in which good Prince Caspian
and his army of Talking Beasts conquer the Telmarines.
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THE
SECRET LIFE OF BEES
by Sue Monk Kidd
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This
novel set in 1964 South Carolina is destined to become
a classic with its rich writing, memorable characters,
and heart-warming and heart-breaking story.
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SLEEPING
FRESHMEN NEVER LIE
by David Lubar
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Scott
Hudson is entering high school. He has his list of survival
tips to help him navigate this new world full of bullies,
ridicule, romance, and homework.
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