Read, Renew, Repeat | Chapter Books

The 2024 statewide Summer Reading theme is Read, Renew, Repeat: sustainability and the environment. These chapter books, graphic novels, and nonfiction books for readers in grades 2-7 share a wide variety of takes on this theme--from youth activism to nature guides!

Books for younger readers are available in our Read, Renew, Repeat | Picture Books list.

Updated May 14, 2024
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Two degrees
Gratz, Alan
Paper Book
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller! #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz (Refugee; Ground Zero) is back, tackling the urgent topic of climate change in this breathtaking, action-packed novel that will keep readers turning pages while making...

Bestselling author Alan Gratz explores a not-too-distant potential future in which global temperatures have risen 2 degrees Celsius with three interconnected survival stories about middle schoolers surviving concurrent climate disasters. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Survive in the outdoors!
Lawrence, Mike (Comic book artist)
Paper Book
In this volume of Maker Comics, First Second's DIY graphic novel series, you'll find step-by-step instructions for seven projects that will help you survive in the wild! Sophia and Alonso have been packed off to their grandpa's for a fishing trip, and they're dreading spending...

This hands-on graphic novel installment in the Maker Comics series focuses on survival skills for staying safe in nature. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Fresh air, clean water : our right to a healthy environment
Clendenan, Megan
Paper Book
Everyone depends on clean air to breathe, safe water to drink and healthy soil for growing food. But what if your drinking water is dangerous, your air is polluted and your soil is toxic? What can you do about that? Do you have the right to demand change? Fresh Air, Clean Water:...

An exploration of the relationship between environmental health and human health, with an emphasis about action steps kids can take to improve the overall health of their community. (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

Get Outside!: How Humans Connect with Nature
Payne, Leah
Paper Book
We know spending time in nature is good for us, but why? And how did people become so disconnected from the natural world, anyway? Get Outside! How Humans Connect with Natureexplores the important relationship between people and nature. It asks big questions, like Are humans part of nature...

Oregonians tend to spend a lot of time in nature exploring our beautiful state, so the idea that nature is good for us isn't necessarily news! This nonfiction book explores the relationship between humans and the environment, including the benefits for both us and the planet when we spend time outside. (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

Hatchet
Paulsen, Gary
CD
ALONE Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the single-engine plane in which he is flying crashes. Suddenly, Brian finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but a tattered Windbreaker and the hatchet his mother gave him as a present-...

A young man finds his inner strength after a plane crash strands him in the wilderness with just a hatchet and his wits in this classic novel from the late, great Gary Paulsen. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)


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