6th Grade Summer Reading Quest

This summer, read yourself away to the land of knights and castles and kings and queens. Choose one of the books listed below and complete the quest as stated at the bottom of this scroll. If your quest is accomplished with bravery, cleverness and your very best work you will be rewarded with a shining “A” for your very first project grade. Remember, as judge of your quest, I am very demanding. Show me your best work!

Choose one:

· Book Title: Crispin: Cross of Lead Author: Avi

Summary: Falsely accused of theft and murder, an orphaned peasant boy in fourteenth-century England flees his village and meets a larger-than-life juggler who holds a dangerous secret.

· Book Title: The Midwife’s Apprentice Author: Karen Cushman

Summary: In medieval England, a nameless, homeless girl is taken in by a sharp-tempered midwife, and in spite of obstacles and hardship, eventually gains the three things she most wants: a full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world.

· Book Title: Midnight Magic Author: Avi

Summary: In the kingdom of Pergamontio, Mangus the Magician is ordered to free the king’s daughter from the torment of a terrifying ghost. If he cannot do this he faces certain death!

The Quest

After reading your book, write a brief summary. This should include where and when the story takes place. It should include short descriptions of the main character or characters and what they are trying to do. Also, you should include at least ten main events that lead the characters toward completion of their goal. Be sure to include how the story ends. Use your best handwriting or type it up. This should be one to two pages long handwritten or slightly less than a page typed.

In addition, create a “shield” for your main character. There is an example on the back. Make it the size of a full sheet of regular paper and make it colorful. In each section you will be creating a symbol as well as a one-sentence description telling what that symbol means. You must also describe a specific event from the book which illustrates your point.

Signed,

Ms. Potts