Summer Reading Program

Level 1A

On a beautiful spring day, Gran shows up with a big surprise—a box of adorable puppies! The girl knows just which puppy she wants, but there’s just one problem—she doesn’t know what to name her new pup! It doesn’t look like a Sally or Bess or seem like a Dash or Scout. Come along on this delightful tale as the young girl takes her new pup on adventures and finally decides on the perfect name.

62 pages

Level 1A

Sniff is a very lovable and curious dog. When the family decides to bring her along on their camping adventure, she lets her curiosity run a bit too wild and gets into trouble. Join Sniff as she discovers how helpful family can be in times of need.

63 pages

Level 1A

Surprise! Sniff is having puppies! The little girl is so excited about the new arrivals but feels sad when it is time to find homes for the sweet pups. One by one, the puppies are chosen and carried away—all except one. Come along with the girl and her best pal, Sniff, as they search for a home for the littlest puppy.

63 pages

Level 2B

Meet Holly, a fun girl with braids that are always bouncing. She lives in one of three cheerful homes that sit around Little Glass Lake. Holly’s favorite place is the tree house at the edge of her yard, where she loves to read about and observe nature. When Holly spots an unfamiliar rowboat and a new type of duck on the lake, she can only imagine the wonderful adventures and lessons about honesty and friendship that are about to unfold along the banks of Little Glass Lake.

Buy the accompanying Good and Beautiful Animal Guide: Ducks to enhance enjoyment and learning!

139 pages

Level 2B

The beginning of summer brings warmer days and a new animal resident to Little Glass Lake: a turtle! But Holly thinks turtles are scary. Will she ever be able to go swimming in the lake again? Join Holly and the other Little Glass Lake residents, as well as some special visitors, for another wonderful tale about the bonds of faith, family, and friendship.

Buy the accompanying Good and Beautiful Animal Guide: Turtles to enhance enjoyment and learning!

144 pages

Level 2B

Summertime brings new adventures and visitors to Little Glass Lake. While the children are enjoying time with Grandma Bee, they discover a furry new friend who is lost and must be delivered to its owner despite Holly growing more attached every second. In the meantime, a scientist arrives at the lake and sends the children on a quest to photograph a brand-new species of hummingbird, offering a large reward that Holly hopes to receive and use for something special.

Buy the accompanying Good and Beautiful Animal Guide: Hummingbirds to enhance enjoyment and learning!

154 pages

Level 2B

One hot summer morning, Holly and Henry decide to ride their bikes to the nearby sheep farm. They have no idea of the events that are about to unfold around a brand-new For Sale sign, a Netherland Dwarf rabbit that seems to be an escape artist, and even a dangerous natural disaster! Join Holly and her family as they experience many new and unexpected changes around Little Glass Lake.

Buy the accompanying Good and Beautiful Guide: Rabbits to enhance enjoyment and learning!

162 pages

Level 3B

Timothy and Zoey’s family has just inherited a unique 177-acre farm. When they learn about a secret door somewhere in their home, the adventures begin! As Christmas approaches, joy is in the air, and new experiences are around every turn. But through it all, they don’t forget about their quest to find the secret door. This first book in the Badger Hills Farm series is packed with feel-good messages about family and faith within an exciting, action-packed storyline.

122 pages

The Secret Door is book 1 of the Badger Hills Farm series.

Level 3B

When they discover a secret door in their home, Zoey and Timothy are curious to explore what lies behind it. They find themselves in a hidden room full of objects that hold far more questions than answers. Join Timothy, Zoey, and company as they unlock the clues to solve their second mystery at Badger Hills Farm!

123 pages

The Hidden Room is book 2 of the Badger Hills Farm series.

Level 3B

Come back to Badger Hills Farm, a large tract of peaceful land nestled right inside a bustling city. Tag along with Timothy, Zoey, and their family as they uncover clues, scare invaders off the farm, and get help from their friends to solve the mystery of an old stamp collection found in the hidden room.

120 pages

Message on the Stamps is book 3 of the Badger Hills Farm series.

Level 3B

Spring has come to Badger Hills Farm, and with it, new mysteries for the family to solve! But while they decipher another series of clues on the farm, Zoey encounters a few mysteries of her own. Join Zoey, Timothy, and their family as they unravel more surprises from the farm—and from life.

137 pages

Oak Tree Mystery is book 4 of the Badger Hills Farm series.

Level 3B

The Todds have some exciting news to share and so much more to discover as they continue to unlock the mysteries of the objects found in the hidden room. No one could have expected that behind the bricks of their own chimney lay unbelievable surprises that would lead the family far from home on their biggest adventure yet!

123 pages

Clue in the Chimney is book 5 of the Badger Hills Farm series.

Level 3B

The final clue for Timothy and his family to solve lies in the beautiful Swiss countryside. But when answers only lead to more questions, and some important things go missing, Timothy worries that they might end up losing Badger Hills Farm altogether. It becomes clear that finding the greatest treasure of all will require the help of some wonderful new friends.

148 pages

The Hills of Hirzel is book 6 of the Badger Hills Farm series.

Level 7

By Tessa Greene

Those who dared to journey to the Kingdom of Trielle through the ominous, dark forest were usually never seen again. Thus, Lantern Lane was created and lined with beckoning lanterns set aglow to guide travelers each night. Fourteen-year-old Letty is perfectly content with her life on Lantern Lane until she faces her father’s mysterious disappearance and then is mistaken for the princess’s runaway lady-in-waiting. Whisked to the castle, Letty finds herself in a whole new world as she learns about life in the castle and faces unexpected challenges. Featuring beautiful writing, a hallmark of The Good and the Beautiful literature, Book 1 of the Lantern Lane series is sure to uplift, entertain, and inspire.

121 pages

Level 7

“She took another deep breath, grabbed the handle firmly again, and pulled upward with all her might. Slowly, the door started to creak open, inch by inch, until the opening was wide enough for Letty to slip inside. The door closed solidly above her head. This was it; she was in. No turning back now.”

The castle is bustling as it prepares for the arrival of the prince of Pelorias. As Letty is caught up in all the action, puzzling things continue to happen around the castle. Demonstrating courage and integrity, Letty works hard to support Princess Maisy while also trying to unravel the deepening mysteries.

117 pages