Book Guide:
June, 2025
If you want to keep your readers hooked on books all summer long, these stories are packed with adventure, mystery, and unforgettable characters. Each one takes you on a journey that’s impossible to put down. Lucky enough, each book listed are a part of a series:
Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Talk about a page-turner! From the very first chapter, when a mysterious plane lands at O’Hare Airport with no pilot, no crew, and only babies onboard, readers are pulled into a gripping sci-fi mystery. As lovable characters try to solve the puzzle, they realize they’re caught up in something much bigger than themselves—forces beyond their control. A thrilling read that keeps you guessing.
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
An instant modern classic. When a slightly malfunctioning robot finds herself stranded in the wilderness, she unexpectedly becomes the caretaker of a small gosling after tragedy strikes. With the help of woodland creatures, she must prepare her feathered friend for the long migration ahead. It’s funny, heartwarming, and full of adventure—and when you’re finished, you’ve got the perfect excuse for a family movie night.
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
This dystopian adventure follows Luke, a boy who must stay hidden because of strict population laws. When he discovers the possibility of freedom is closer than he imagined, he faces a choice: risk everything for a chance at a real life, or stay hidden forever. Suspenseful, thought-provoking, and perfect for readers ready to explore “what if” worlds.
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (Honorable Mention)
This is the book that first got me hooked on reading. Hatchet follows Brian, the lone survivor of a plane crash, who finds himself stranded in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. With nothing but a hatchet and his wits, he must completely change everything he knows about life—and himself—in order to survive. Every chapter leaves you dying to know if he will make it out alive. A survival adventure that has stood the test of time.