Summer Reading

Caprock students entering 1st through 12th grades are required to read during summer break and should be prepared for book discussion on the first day of school.  Summer reading also allows our students to work towards a reward from Mesa County Library Summer Reading program by reading their required book. 

Booklets available from the school office:

1st Grade

• Summer Reading Booklet
• $6.00

2nd Grade

• Summer reading Booklet: A Collection of Classic Tales
• $6.00

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Books available for purchase from Barnes and Noble: 

3^rd Grade

• The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White
• ISBN: 9780064408677
• Barnes & Noble $9.99

4^th Grade

• Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
• ISBN: 9780064400039 
• Barnes & Noble $9.99

5^th Grade

• The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
• ISBN: 9780064401883
• Barnes & Noble $9.99

6^th Grade

• Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
• ISBN: 9781416936473
• Barnes & Noble $8.99

7^th Grade

• Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
• ISBN: 9780547577098
• Barnes & Noble $9.99

8^th Grade

• Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
• ISBN: 9780590371254
• Barnes & Noble $8.99

9^th Grade

• The Epic of Gilgamesh by Anonymous
• ISBN: 9780140441000 
• Barnes & Noble $15.00

10^th Grade

Book One

• Frankenstein (B&N Signature Classics) by Mary Shelley
• ISBN: 9781435171442 
• Barnes & Noble $9.99

Book Two

• Two Lives of Charlemagne, Einhard
• ISBN: 9780140455052
• Barnes & Noble $17.00

11^th Grade

Book One

• The Crucible by Arthur Miller
• ISBN: 9780142437339
• Barnes & Noble $16.00

Book Two

• Common Sense by Thomas Paine
• ISBN: 9780451528896
• Barnes & Noble $8.95

12^th Grade

Book One

• Macbeth (Folger Shakespeare Library Series)
• ISBN: 9780743477109
• Barnes & Noble $6.99

Book Two

• The Art of War (B&N Signature Classics) by Sun Tzu
• ISBN: 9781435171626
• Barnes & Noble $9.99

 

Special Notes:

• While books are available from multiple vendors, it is crucial to obtain the edition matching the exact ISBN number to maintain consistency in content.
• The selections on this reading list may vary each year depending on curriculum requirements/changes. 
• Barnes and Noble prices may vary.

*Updated 5/7/26

Download and Print the 2026 Summer Reading Flyer

Summer Reading for Caprock Academy Staff

At Caprock Academy, we believe that great educators are also lifelong learners. Each summer, our teachers, educational assistants, office staff, and administrators participate in a shared reading experience selected by the administrative team. This tradition strengthens our professional culture, encourages meaningful dialogue, and helps us grow together as a unified learning community.

The 2026 staff summer reading selections will be announced soon.

Staff will engage with these texts throughout the summer and come together for discussion and reflection at the start of the school year. Together, we read to lead.