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The much anticipated annual summer reading list is out. The following reading recommendations are courtesy of our fantastic College librarian, Ms. 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.