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Last Week of Summer

As summer winds down, there's still time for one more adventure, one more camping trip, one more bike ride, or one more splash in the lake! This collection features heartwarming stories, outdoor adventures, friendship, nature, and the excitement of getting ready for a new school year. @BurlONLibrary bplkids

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10 items

  • A Boy Called Bat

    Arnold, Elana K.
    Bat hopes to care for a baby skunk over the summer while learning about responsibility and friendship.
    Book, 20172017. — J ARN

  • The Penderwicks

    a Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy

    Birdsall, Jeanne
    Four sisters enjoy one unforgettable summer filled with discoveries, friendship, and family adventures before heading home.
    Book, 2007New York : Yearling, 2007. — J BIR

  • The Last Firehawk. The Ember Stone

    Charman, Katrina
    A fast-paced fantasy adventure full of bravery, teamwork, and magical creatures—ideal for readers squeezing in one last exciting book before school starts.
    Book, 20172017. — J CHA

  • Owl Diaries. Eva's Treetop Festival

    Elliott, Rebecca
    Eva and her friends prepare for a special celebration before the season changes.
    Book, 2015New York, NY : Branches/Scholastic Inc., 2015. — J ELL

  • Fortunately, the Milk

    Gaiman, Neil
    An ordinary trip to buy milk becomes an extraordinary adventure through time and space.
    Book, 2013New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2013] — J GAI

  • The Secret Lake

    Inglis, Karen
    Two friends discover a magical lake that lets them travel through time during summer vacation.
    Book, 2011London : Well Said Press, 2011. — J ING

  • The Camping Trip

    Mann, Jennifer K.
    Ernestine worries about camping for the first time but discovers new adventures in the outdoors.
    Book, 2020Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020. — E MAN

  • Judy Moody. Not Bummer Summer

    McDonald, Megan
    Judy plans to have the most exciting summer ever, even when things don't go exactly as planned.
    Book, 2012Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2012, c2011. — J MCD

  • Narwhal. Unicorn of the Sea. Volume 1

    Clanton, Ben
    This cheerful graphic novel celebrates friendship, imagination, and ocean fun—perfect for relaxed summer reading.
    Graphic Novel, 2016[Toronto, Ontario] : Tundra Books, [2016] — J CLA V01

  • The Lemonade War

    Davies, Jacqueline
    Siblings turn a lemonade stand competition into a funny lesson about family, teamwork, and growing up.
    Downloadable Graphic Novel, 2025[United States] : HarperCollins, 2025. — HOOPLA