E. Lockhart's WE WERE LIARS

A beautiful and distinguished family.
A private island.
A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.
A group of four friends -- the Liars -- whose friendship turns destructive.
A revolution. An accident. A secret.
Lies upon lies. 
True love.
The truth.

How to Love your Summer Reading Assignment

It's a time of year every student and teacher looks forward to. Days are getting longer, shorts are getting, well, shorter, and Tank Top Tuesday is in full swing (did it ever really end?). Students are eagerly awaiting the days where they can spend their time as they please, completely free from school work of any kind.  Free that is, until they receive their summer reading packets.