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“Life without books is like life without sunlight; wisdom without books is like a bird without wings."
“生活里没有书籍，就好像没有阳光；智慧里没有书籍，就好像鸟儿没有翅膀。”
—— William Shakespeare
HQIS Summer Reads 2024
HQIS 2024夏季精选书单
As the days get longer and the Shanghai summer stretches out before us with its muggy, sun-filled days, there’s no better time for students to dive into the world of books. Summer reading is not only a delightful way to fill those leisurely hours, but it also provides countless benefits for young minds.
随着炎炎夏日的来临，
阳光洒满大地，
为我们带来了一片生机勃勃的景象。
此刻，正是学生们沉浸书海、
放飞心灵的最佳时刻。
夏日阅读，
不仅能让闲暇时光变得充实而愉悦，
更能滋养年轻的心灵，
激发无限的可能。
In this post, we have curated a list of book recommendations that cater to students from early childhood through high school, ensuring that every reader finds something to spark their curiosity and passion for reading.
我们为大家精心挑选了一系列书籍，
适合幼儿到高中各个年龄段的读者。
这些书籍内容丰富、题材多样，
每个人都能在其中找到
激发自己好奇心和阅读热情的佳作。
让我们一起畅游书海，
享受夏日的阅读时光吧！
Early Childhood
幼儿部读物推荐
A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Walk into a Book
by Jonathan Fenske
01.
From the comedic mind of Jonathan Fenske, Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning creator of A Pig, a Fox, and a Box, comes a hilarious picture book about what happens when a unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark "walk" into a book. Fenske's appealing illustration style and clever text make this intriguing book a must-have for every young reader's shelf.
喜剧大师乔纳森·芬斯克继《一只猪、一只狐狸和一个盒子》后再度挥毫，为我们带来一本充满奇幻色彩的图画书。当独角兽、恐龙和鲨鱼意外“闯入”一本书中，一场前所未有的冒险故事就此展开。芬斯克独特的插画和幽默文字，无疑将成为每个小读者书架上的珍藏。
02.
The Octopus Escapes
by Maile Meloy
The octopus is happy in his undersea cave until one day, a diver captures him and takes him to live in an aquarium. The humans give him food and tests that look like toys. But every day is the same, and the octopus soon tires of captive life. And so, under the cover of darkness, he makes his daring escape...
原本在海底洞穴中自在生活的章鱼，被潜水员捕获后被迫生活在水族馆。单调乏味的日子让它心生厌倦，于是在夜幕的掩护下，章鱼策划了一场惊心动魄的逃亡计划……梅乐笔下的章鱼故事，既刺激又充满深意。
How to Talk Like a Bear
By Charlie Grandy
03.
Want to learn how to speak Bear? Well, you came to the right place. It's far more than just growling and roaring (a common misconception). There's a lot more to it. It's very easy to accidentally say the wrong phrase when you're trying to get your point across. For example, saying "ROOOAARR" instead of "ROAAARRRR" is the difference between wanting a sandwich and wanting to get into beekeeping.
你是否曾梦想过与熊对话？查理·格兰迪的这本书将带你走进熊的世界。除了咆哮和怒吼，熊语还有许多鲜为人知的奥秘。书中详细解读了熊的各种表达方式，让你在尝试与熊交流时不再“词不达意”。
04.
Partly Cloudy
by Deborah Freedman
Two curious bunnies enjoy watching clouds go by. But when they look at the sky, they each see something completely different! While one bunny likes to use his imagination and sees cotton candy or whipped cream, the other bunny can only see the science behind them. Together they learn that cloud watching is much more fun when they can see it through each other's eyes.
两只小兔子对云朵有着不同的解读。一只看到棉花糖和奶油般的梦幻，另一只则探究云朵背后的科学奥秘。他们相互分享，发现原来云朵的世界如此丰富多彩。这本书教会我们，换一个角度看世界，会发现更多的美好。
The Colors of Summer
by Danna Smith
05.
Spend a fun-filled summer day at the beach and discover the bright colors all around. Kids will love finding their favorites, from purple flip-flops and orange sand shovels to green towels and blue waves. This bright summer read will have little ones eager to visit this colorful beach time and time again.
夏日的海滩上，色彩斑斓的景物令人目不暇接。从紫色的拖鞋到橙色的沙铲，从绿色的毛巾到蓝色的海浪，每一个细节都充满了童趣。跟随丹纳·史密斯的笔触，让我们一起探索这个充满色彩的夏日世界吧！
Primary School (6-8 years of age)
小学读物推荐（6-8岁）
What's Inside A Bird's Nest?
by Rachel Ignotofsky
01.
Want to learn more about the bird that chirps outside your window? Ignotofsky crafts a perfect read out loud with a touch of humor and compassion for our friends with wings in the sky! Find out more from the moment they hatch, to how they create their homes in this perfectly detailed and soon-to-be springtime favorite read!
你是否对窗外那些欢快的鸟儿充满好奇？蕾切尔·伊格诺托夫斯基用幽默和细腻的笔触，为我们揭开了这些空中朋友的神秘面纱。从孵化到筑巢，这本书以生动的画面和详细的内容，带你领略鸟儿的奇妙世界，绝对是夏季必读书目！
02.
Humphrey series
by Betty G. Birney
Humphrey, everyone’s favorite classroom pet, is starring in chapter books perfect for younger readers. Each adventure is full of hamster-iffic humor, friendship and fun. With lots of friends to help, adventures to enjoy, and a cage with a lock-that-doesn’t- lock, Humphrey's life is almost perfect. Boys and girls can't help falling in love with Humphrey!
汉弗莱，这位备受欢迎的课堂宠物，在贝蒂·G·伯尼的笔下成为了冒险故事的主角。每一个章节都充满了仓鼠特有的幽默感、深厚的友谊和无尽的乐趣。汉弗莱的生活虽然有些小插曲（比如那个永远锁不上的笼子），但友情和冒险让它变得完美。这本书定会让男孩女孩们都爱不释手！
Dory Fantasmagory series
by Abby Hanlon
03.
As the youngest member of her family, Dory is often left to her own devices—including her wild imagination, untiring energy, and a whole host of imaginary friends. With plenty of pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about an irresistible rascal is the new must-read for the chapter book set.
作为家中的小宝贝，多莉总是充满了好奇心和无尽的想象力。艾比·汉隆用充满魅力的插图，为我们展现了一个淘气鬼的奇幻世界。在这个世界里，多莉和她的朋友们一起经历了无数有趣而精彩的冒险，成为了章节书系列的新宠。
Primary School (8-10 years of age)
小学读物推荐（8-10岁）
01.
Goosebumps 25th Anniversary Retro Set
by R. L. Stine
Suspenseful, engaging, with a touch of paranormal, the Goosebumps series is undoubtly the most famous horror book series for children. The books are known for their engaging plots, relatable characters, and the balance of horror and humor, making them a favorite among young readers.
R.L.斯坦的鸡皮疙瘩系列，以其悬疑的情节、引人入胜的故事和恰到好处的恐怖与幽默，成为了儿童恐怖小说领域的佼佼者。这套25周年纪念复古套装，带你重温那些经典之作，感受那份独特的阅读体验。
I Survived True Stories #4: Courageous Creatures
by Jonathan Fenske
02.
Animals. Survivors. Heroes. The author of the New York Times bestselling “I Survived” series shares four thrilling true stories of animals who have faced disaster-and come through. You'll meet courageous animals and also inspiring humans who show how we can help protect the creatures who share our precious Earth.
在劳伦·塔尔希斯的笔下，动物不仅仅是我们的朋友，更是勇敢的生存者。这本书讲述了四个真实的动物故事，它们在面对灾难时展现出了惊人的勇气和毅力。这些故事不仅让我们感受到了生命的伟大，也让我们思考如何更好地保护与我们共享这个地球的其他生灵。
03.
Dragon Girls series
By Maddy Mara
Dragon Girls is a super collectible new series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls. The series follows the adventures of young girls who transform into dragons to protect a magical world called the Magic Forest. Each book in the series typically focuses on a different girl who becomes a Dragon Girl, discovering her unique powers and facing various challenges to save their enchanted world from evil forces.
《龙女系列》是一套令人叹为观止的全新收藏品，它颂扬了每个女孩心中那永不熄灭的火焰。这一系列作品讲述了年轻女孩们化身为龙，守护名为魔法森林的神秘世界的壮丽篇章。每本书都以一位独特的女孩为主角，她们在成为龙女的旅途中发现自身潜藏的力量，并勇敢地迎接挑战，以保卫她们心爱的魔法世界免受邪恶势力的侵扰。
Upper School (11-13 years of age)
中学读物推荐（11-13岁）
01.
Furthermore
by Tahereh Mafi
This captivating and colorful adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale, from the bestselling author of the Shatter Me series is the perfect gift! Inspired by her childhood love of books like A Secret Garden and The Chronicles of Narnia, bestselling author Tahereh Mafi crafts a spellbinding new world where color is currency, adventure is inevitable, and friendship is found in the most unexpected places.
这是一部融合了现代童话元素的绚丽冒险故事，由畅销书《我破碎的灵魂》系列的作者塔黑热·玛菲精心创作，堪称一份完美的赠礼。玛菲受她童年时钟爱的《秘密花园》和《纳尼亚传奇》等经典之作的启发，构建了一个五彩斑斓的新世界。在这个世界中，色彩成为交易的货币，冒险成为生活的主旋律，而真挚的友谊则在最不经意间悄然绽放。
Echo
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
02.
This impassioned, uplifting, and virtuosic tour de force from a treasured storyteller follows three children, in three different times and places, whose lives mysteriously intersect. Richly imagined and masterfully crafted, Echo pushes the boundaries of genre, form, and storytelling innovation to create a wholly original novel that will resound in your heart long after the last note has been struck.
《回声》是一部震撼人心的作品，出自才华横溢的作家帕姆·穆诺兹·赖安之手。小说讲述了三个生活在不同时空的孩子，他们的人生在神秘力量的牵引下交织在一起。这部作品以其丰富的想象力和巧妙的构思，打破了传统体裁的界限，将读者带入一个全新的故事世界。阅读完最后一章后，那份震撼与感动仍会久久回荡在心头。
03.
I Am Malala
by Malala Yousafzai
I Am Malala is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons. The book will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world.
这是一部记录了一个家庭因全球恐怖主义而被迫流离的感人故事。它讲述了女孩教育的重要性，以及一个身为校长的父亲如何坚定地支持女儿追求知识与教育。在这个重视男性的社会中，马拉拉勇敢的父母对她展现出了无尽的爱与支持。这本书将让你坚信，一个人的声音足以改变世界。
Upper School (14+ years of age)
高年级读物推荐（14岁及以上）
Life of Pi
By Yann Martel
01.
After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, an orangutan—and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. Life of Pi is at once a realistic, rousing adventure and a meta-tale of survival that explores the redemptive power of storytelling and the transformative nature of fiction.
在狂怒的蓝色太平洋上，一艘救生艇孤独地漂泊。船难中唯一生还者，是十六岁的少年派，陪伴他的除了恐惧，还有一只鬣狗、一只受伤的斑马、一只猩猩，以及一只重达450磅的孟加拉皇家虎。这部小说不仅是一次惊心动魄的冒险之旅，更是对生存与人性深刻探讨的元叙事，揭示了故事的力量如何救赎心灵，以及虚构如何转化现实。
02.
Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens
A classic coming-of-age and coming-into-wealth story, Charles Dickens Great Expectations follows Pip, an orphan who dreams of growing up to become a proper gentleman. This hopeful story follows Pip as he receives a mysterious benefactor and enters a world he had previously only dreamed of. Full of colorful characters and misadventures along the way, Great Expectations is a reminder of the lasting impact a book can have.
查尔斯·狄更斯的《远大前程》是一部描绘成长与财富的经典之作。孤儿皮普怀揣着成为绅士的梦想，在神秘恩人的资助下，他踏入了一个全新的世界，充满了奇遇与性格鲜明的人物。这部作品不仅展现了人生的起伏与变迁，更深刻地提醒我们书籍如何塑造和影响人的一生。
Dune Series
by Frank Herbert
03.
Teens will love reading and then watching one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time! Readers will get sucked into this award-winning story about a boy who lives on a planet with only one valuable product — a magical spice with life-extending properties. As Paul becomes a man, he goes on a life-altering and galaxy-changing journey that will keep teens glued to the page.
青少年必读！这部科幻巨著将带你进入一个只有一种珍贵资源的星球——一种能延长生命的神奇香料。随着主人公保罗的成长，他踏上了一段改变命运、撼动银河系的冒险之旅。这部屡获殊荣的作品将让你沉浸其中，无法自拔。
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