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 $14.00

10^th Grade

Book One

• Frankenstein (B&N Signature Classics) by Mary Shelley
• ISBN: 9781435171442 
• Barnes & Noble $14.00

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 $6.95

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 4/22/25

Summer Reading for Caprock 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 2025 staff summer reading selections are:

• Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

• Tried and True: A Primer on Sound Pedagogy by Daniel B. Coupland and Cheryl Swope

Fahrenheit 451 is a powerful, thought-provoking novel that explores the importance of knowledge, intellectual freedom, and the consequences of a society that suppresses truth. As a classical school, we value open inquiry and the pursuit of wisdom—making this text especially relevant to our mission.

Tried and True offers practical and philosophical insight into classical pedagogy, reinforcing the time-tested teaching principles that form the foundation of our educational approach. It provides staff with both encouragement and clarity as we continue to cultivate excellence in the classroom.

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.