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Whether on the sandy shore or a comfy couch - these reads are sure to help independent readers fill their summer days with excitement.
 
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The Field Day from the Black Lagoon
Series: Black Lagoon Adventures, Book #6
by Mike Thaler
When Hubie hears his school is going to involved in a field day, his mind starts racing. Would he have to have an operation to get a third leg for the three-legged race? And how would he become strong and fast in time to help his team win the day?
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Deep Trouble II
Series: Goosebumps, Book #58
by R.L. Stine

The fish are biting...everyone!

Billy Deep and his sister Sheena are spending another summer in the Caribbean on their uncle's totally cool floating lab. The weather is beautiful. And there are lots of neat places to go swimming and snorkeling.

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Flush
by Carl Hiaasen
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A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo
Series: Geronimo Stilton, Book #9
by Geronimo Stilton
Sometimes a busy businessmouse like me needs a nice, relaxing vacation. But of all the rotten rats' luck - every time I tried to get away, disaster struck. My aunt Dizzy Fur's mouse hole caught on fire, my office was flooded, and our printing press broke down!
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Paperback: $6.99

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See You Soon, Samantha
Series: Candy Apple, Book #25
by Lara Rice Bergen
Samantha is a total chameleon. She's always experimenting with her style; one day she's girly, the next day she's goth. Her best friends, Mina and Liza, aren't fazed by the constant changes, though. With them, Sam can always be herself.
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Ghost Beach
Series: Classic Goosebumps, Book #15
by R.L. Stine

Jerry can't wait to explore the dark, spooky old cave he found down by the beach. Then the other kids tell him a story. A story about a ghost who is three hundred years old. A ghost who comes out when the moon is full. A ghost...who lives deep inside the cave!

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