MCS Summer Reading List: Faith-Filled Books
Beat summer boredom with Middletown Christian School’s teacher-approved reading list! Discover inspiring Christian and Adventist books that keep kids learning, growing, and loving God all summer long.
Principal Janeth Alfred
7/3/20251 min read
🌞 Why Summer Reading Matters at MCS
"At Middletown Christian School, we believe stories shape hearts—and summer is the perfect time for adventures that inspire faith! Our teachers handpicked these books to:
✅ Strengthen biblical values
✅ Spark imagination
✅ Prevent the ‘summer slide’
✅ Bring families closer to God
🔷 For Early Readers (Pre-K–2nd Grade)
"The Jesus Storybook Bible" – Sally Lloyd-Jones
Why teachers love it: Every story whispers Jesus’ name! Perfect for bedtime."God Gave Us You" – Lisa Tawn Bergren
Adventist connection: Celebrates God’s design for families."The Berenstain Bears: God Loves You!" – Mike Berenstain
Bonus: Teaches kindness through bear-sized adventures!
🔶 For Middle Grades (3rd–5th Grade)
"The Action Bible" – Doug Mauss
Why teachers love it: Graphic-novel style makes Scripture come alive!"Trapped in the Dark" (Adventist Girl Series) – Jean Boonstra
Adventist connection: Faith-filled mysteries with Adventist values."The Chronicles of Narnia" – C.S. Lewis
Discussion tip: Ask, “How is Aslan like Jesus?”
🔷 For Tweens (6th–8th Grade)
"The Door Within Trilogy" – Wayne Thomas Batson
Why teachers love it: Fantasy adventure with biblical truth woven in!"Ellen White: A Friend You Can Count On" (Adventist Heritage Series)
Adventist connection: Kid-friendly biography of our church’s pioneer."The Hiding Place" (Young Reader’s Edition) – Corrie ten Boom
Powerful lesson: How faith triumphs over fear.
🎉 Make It Fun!
Pair these books with:
🍦 ‘Book & a Treat’ Nights: Read + homemade ice cream!
🎨 Story Art: Draw a scene from your favorite chapter
🙏 Prayer Pals: Discuss books with a friend and pray together
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