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2019 Summer reading list

24 Jun 2019

The much anticipated annual summer reading list is out. The following reading recommendations are courtesy of our fantastic College librarian, Pippa Jacobi. It has something for every age group, including parents. Enjoy your summer break and be sure to pick up a book.

Pre-Prep

Cyril & Pat

Author: Emily Gravett

Friendship and awkwardness with charm

Elmer

Author: David McKee

Any of the Elmer books are good to read this summer because Elmer is 30 this year so you need to get to know him.

Lower Prep

Popcorn Eating Squirrels

Author: Matt Dickinson

Matt is coming to visit Wellington in September so it would be good to know why the squirrels in his books eat popcorn.

Hotel Flamingo

Author: Alex Milway (YES – our friend and the creator of Pigsticks and Harold)

Alex’s new book - the first of three - is out now.

Stitch Head

Author: Guy Bass

Guy came to visit us for book day and thought Wellington pupils were wonderful. Stitch Head will be made into a film next year.

Upper Prep

Northern Lights

Author: Philip Pullman It is time well spent entering in to this world. Don’t be put off from reading the books because of the film.

Check Mates

Author: Stewart Foster

If you like a good mystery this is for you, with an amusing underdog and the world of competitive chess as a backdrop.

Return to Wonderland: Stories inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice

Author: Various popular authors Fall back down the rabbit hole and find out what might have been going on down there.

Years 8-10

Northern Lights

Author: Philip Pullman

Again! It’s an absolute treat of a three-book read.

The Everest Files

Author: Matt Dickinson Matt will visit Wellington in September to do creative writing workshops and show us his film about climbing Everest.

Years 10-13

Northern Lights

Author: Philip Pullman Again! It’s that good.

Little Fires Everywhere

Author: Celeste Ng Adolescence, the influence of others, a community story - this is a beautifully written book.

Empire of the Sun

Author: J G Ballard Read it first then watch the film. This is a book about Shanghai in crisis and the life of a young boy fending for himself.

Grown-Ups

Northern Lights

Author: Philip Pullman You are never too old for a world like this!

Neapolitan Quartet

Author: Elena Ferrante My Brilliant Friend is the first book and begins this epic story of friendship that lasts decades.

How to be Human

Author: Ruby Wax Don't miss this funny factual follow-up from our Festival of Education closing keynote speaker.

Empire of the Sun

Author: J G Ballard Worth listing twice! Read it first then watch the film. This is a book about Shanghai in crisis and the life of a young boy fending for himself.

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