Almost August already?
If you’re looking for book ideas to fill the remaining days of your summer, here are our top 8 picks for great books to read during the summer for grade 10 students:
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This novel is a classic for a reason. The story follows the life of the Finch family through the perspective of young Scout as her widowed father and lawyer, Atticus Finch, defends an African-American man accused of rape in Alabama during the Great Depression.
- The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
The coming-of-age novel narrates the life of angsty sixteen-year-old Holden Caulfield after being expelled from school and struggling to navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Farm hands Lennie and George become friends as they experience the hardships of The Great Depression. Young-minded Lennie and small, quick George rely on one another as their friendship is put to the test while pursuing a shared dream of owning land.
- Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick
The life of a young boy, Arn, is turned upside down when soldiers arrive at his homeland in Cambodia. Forced into labour and the military, Arn remains resilient to grow and survive.
- Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram
Iranian-American boy, Darius Kellner, struggles with depression and finding a sense of belonging in America. His life changes during a trip to Iran when he meets his neighbour, Sohrab, who makes him feel welcomed and like a True Persian.
- Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden
Niska, an Oji-Cree woman, embarks on a three-day long journey in Northern Ontario to find one of her last relatives, Xavier, who is injured and awfully addicted to morphine.
- The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth
The story follows Cameron Post, a young girl growing up in Montana, as she comes to terms with her sexuality. After her conservative aunt and grandmother find out that she’s gay, they send Cameron to a conversion camp.
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Christopher Boone has a special connection with animals but fails to comprehend human emotions. When his neighbour’s dog dies, Christopher takes it upon himself to investigate the cause of its passing.
Written by: Grace Sun (Article Researcher and Writer, Campus Ambassador).
Edited by: Francesca Cadhit (Top Class Edge Learning).