AUTHOR: Cressida Cowell
GENRE: Fantasy, Adventure, Fiction, Humor
SUMMARY: Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the quiet and thoughtful son of the Chief of the Hairy Hooligans, tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan by catching and training a dragon. Can Hiccup do it without being torn limb from limb? Join his adventures and misadventures as he finds a new way to train dragons —and becomes a hero.
AUTHOR: Kirkpatrick Hill
GENRE: Historical Fiction
SUMMARY: Ten-year-old Frederika (Fred for short) doesn’t have much faith that the new teacher in town will last very long. After all, they never do. Most teachers who come to their one-room schoolhouse in remote, Alaska leave at the first smell of fish, claiming that life there is just too hard. But Miss Agnes is different—she doesn’t get frustrated with her students, and she throws away old textbooks and reads Robin Hood instead! For the first time, Fred and her classmates begin to enjoy their lessons and learn to read and write—but will Miss Agnes be like all the rest and leave as quickly as she came?
AUTHOR: Gordon Korman
GENRE: Fiction
SUMMARY: Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. It’s not too hard for him to get away with it, until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around him. Oops. It’s time for some serious damage control, so Cameron and his friends invent a fake school club that will make it seem like they’re doing good deeds instead of slacking off. The problem? Some kids think the club is real, and Cameron is stuck being president. Soon Cameron is part of a mission to save a beaver named Elvis from certain extinction. Along the way, he makes some new friends, and some powerful new enemies. The guy who never cared about anything is now at the center of everything, and it’s going to take all his slacker skills to win this round.
AUTHOR: Kenneth Grahame
GENRE: Fiction, Fantasy
SUMMARY: In Kenneth Grahame’s timeless classic, readers are invited into a charming woodland world where the true essence of friendship and adventure come alive. At the heart of the story are Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger, each distinct in character yet bound by their camaraderie and adventures. From the serene riverbanks to the tumultuous escapades with motorcars, Grahame masterfully intertwines themes of loyalty, bravery, and the simple pleasures of life. Join these lovable creatures on their journey and discover the magic of nature, companionship, and the joy of living life to its fullest.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to differences in multiple editions of this book, please read the Great Illustrated Classics edition only: ISBN 0866119906.
AUTHOR: Kate DiCamillo
GENRE: Adventure Fiction, Fantasy Fiction
SUMMARY: It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book “Terrible Things Can Happen to You!,” is just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight, and misspelled poetry, and that Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart.
Salem Academy hosted the all-school SALT tournament was on April 13, 2024. Students from Santiam Christian, Willamette Valley Christian, Western Christian, Our Savior’s Christian, and Salem Academy arrived to compete for the 3rd-4th and 5th-6th grade division titles. The students competed in an amazing way, giving it their all. Congratulations to all of the participants for another fantastic year filled with exciting skirmishes and memories.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 SALT tournament. Well done!
Salem Academy, SA Salties (Avalon, Ruby Rose, Sigrid, Jason, Nelson, Coach Karie Hutchings)
Santiam Christian, THEE Reading Rockstars (Lydia, Heidi, Emma, Andrew, Coach Geron Haan)
Congratulations to our 2024 Duman Award winner, Haddie Jones from Santiam Christian!
One of our SALT tournament traditions is presenting a student with what we call “The Duman Award.” The Duman Award is named after one of our original SALT staff members, who was known for her kindness. Trisha Duman loved being part of SALT, and her passing left us with a forever hole in our hearts. This is an award we give to honor her memory. We ask for the coaches from each school to nominate one student who shines their light brightly for Jesus by always showing kindness, encouragement, and good leadership skills. This year’s Duman Award winner, Haddie Jones, stood out among the nominees. This is what Haddie’s coaches had to say…
