Book List for 2023-2024

We’re pleased to announce the official reading list for 2023-2024. Brief details for each of the 20 books for this sixth season of SALT can be found here on the website. The 3rd-4th Grade Division will read 12 books and the 5th-6th Grade Division will read 16 books. Please see each division’s complete list below:

3RD-4TH GRADE DIVISION

  • A Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry
  • Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne (The Great Illustrated Classics edition only: ISBN 9781603400206)
  • Book of Mark NIV Bible (Chapters 1-16)
  • Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
  • Escape to the Hiding Place (The Imagination Station) by Marianne Hering & Marshal Younger
  • Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
  • Grand Teton Stampede (The Campground Kids) by C.R. Fulton
  • Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka
  • Lucky Strike by Bobbie Pyron
  • The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity (Brixton Brothers) by Mac Barnett
  • The Hero Two Doors Down by Sharon Robinson
  • The Magician’s Nephew (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C.S. Lewis

5TH-6TH GRADE DIVISION

  • A Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry
  • Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne (This edition only: ISBN 9781603400206)
  • Book of Mark NIV Bible (Chapters 1-16)
  • Britfield & the Return of the Prince by C.R. Stewart
  • Corrie Ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels’ Den by Janet & Geoff Benge
  • Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
  • Escape to the Hiding Place (The Imagination Station) by Marianne Hering & Marshal Younger
  • Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
  • Fog Magic by Julia Sauer
  • Grand Teton Stampede (The Campground Kids) by C.R. Fulton
  • Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka
  • Lucky Strike by Bobbie Pyron
  • The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity (Brixton Brothers) by Mac Barnett
  • The Diamond of Darkhold (The City of Ember) by Jeanne DuPrau
  • The Hero Two Doors Down by Sharon Robinson
  • The Magician’s Nephew (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C.S. Lewis

Partial Book List for 2023-2024

Our sixth season of SALT is just around the corner. Here are the first 8 books on our 2023-2024 reading list:

3RD-4TH & 5TH-6TH GRADE DIVISIONS

  • Book of Mark NIV Bible (Chapters 1-16)
  • Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
  • Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
  • The Campground Kids: Grand Teton Stampede by C.R. Fulton
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis
  • The Imagination Station: Escape to the Hiding Place by Marianne Hering & Marshal Younger

5TH-6TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Britfield and the Return of the Prince by C.R. Stewart
  • Corrie Ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels’ Den by Janet & Geoff Benge

These first 8 books are listed with details here on the website. Watch for the remaining books to be announced this Fall. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Book List for 2022-2023

We are excited to announce the official reading list for 2022-2023. Brief details for each of the 20 books can be found here on the website. 3rd-4th Grade Division will read 12 of the books, 5th-6th will read 16, and 7th-8th will read 8 books. Please see each division’s complete list below:

3RD-4TH GRADE DIVISION

  • A Wolf Named Wander Rosanne Parry
  • Book of Genesis NIV Bible (Chapters 1-25)
  • Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
  • Long Road to Freedom (Ranger in Time) by Kate Messner
  • Mission Unstoppable (The Genius Files) by Dan Gutman
  • Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
  • Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry
  • The BFG by Roald Dahl
  • The Horse and His Boy (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C.S. Lewis
  • The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate
  • The Vanishings (Left Behind: The Kids) by Jerry B. Jenkins & Tim LaHaye
  • The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown

5TH-6TH GRADE DIVISION

  • A Wolf Named Wander Rosanne Parry
  • Book of Genesis NIV Bible (Chapters 1-25)
  • Britfield and the Rise of the Lion by C.R. Stewart
  • Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
  • Long Road to Freedom (Ranger in Time) by Kate Messner
  • Mission Unstoppable (The Genius Files) by Dan Gutman
  • Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
  • Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry
  • Some Writer!: The Story of E.B. White by Melissa Sweet
  • The BFG by Roald Dahl
  • The Horse and His Boy (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C.S. Lewis
  • The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate
  • The Prophet of Yonwood (The City of Ember) by Jeanne DuPrau
  • The Vanishings (Left Behind: The Kids) by Jerry B. Jenkins & Tim LaHaye
  • The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown
  • Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham

7TH-8TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Book of Genesis NIV Bible (Chapters 1-25)
  • George Washington, Spymaster by Thomas B. Allen
  • Holes by Louis Sacher
  • Some Writer!: The Story of E.B. White by Melissa Sweet
  • The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
  • The Horse and His Boy (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C.S. Lewis
  • The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart
  • The Prophet of Yonwood (The City of Ember) by Jeanne DuPrau

Partial Book List for 2022-2023

Our fifth season of SALT is quickly approaching. Here are the first 10 books on our 2022-2023 reading list:

7TH-8TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Book of Genesis NIV Bible (Chapters 1-25)
  • The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
  • The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
  • The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart

3RD-4TH & 5TH-6TH GRADE DIVISIONS

  • A Wolf Named Wander Rosanne Parry
  • Book of Genesis NIV Bible (Chapters 1-25)
  • Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
  • Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry
  • The BFG by Roald Dahl
  • The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
  • The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown
  • Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham

These first 10 books are listed with details here on the website. Watch for the remaining books to be announced in October. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Last Book Added for 7th-8th Grade

We have added Chasing Lincoln’s Killer as the last book for the 7th-8th Grade division. It is a fast-paced non-fiction thriller about the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth: a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia. Please see the updated 7th-8th Grade division list below:

7TH-8TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (This edition only: ISBN 978-0-141-32107-3)
  • Book of James NIV Bible
  • Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson
  • The Letter for the King by Tonke Dragt
  • The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
  • The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau
  • The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
  • What We Found in the Sofa and How it Saved the World by Henry Clark

Book Change for 7th-8th Grade Division

Due to supply issues, it has come to our attention that one of our selected books for Junior High is no longer available to purchase. We have replaced The Winter Letter with The Letter for the King instead. We apologize for this last-minute change. Please see the updated 7th-8th Grade division list below:

7TH-8TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (This edition only: ISBN 978-0-141-32107-3)
  • Book of James NIV Bible
  • Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson¹
  • The Letter for the King by Tonke Dragt
  • The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
  • The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau
  • The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
  • What We Found in the Sofa and How it Saved the World by Henry Clark

¹(UPDATED 10/19/2021) Chasing Lincoln’s Killer has been added as the final book for the 7th-8th Grade division.

Book List for 2021-2022

We are excited to announce the official reading list of 20 books² for 2021-2022. Brief details for each book can be found here on the website. 3rd-4th Grade Division will read 12 of the books, 5th-6th will read 16, and 7th-8th will read 8 books. Please see each division’s complete list below:

7TH-8TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (This edition only: ISBN 978-0-141-32107-3)
  • Book of James NIV Bible
  • Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson²
  • The Letter for the King by Tonke Dragt¹
  • The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
  • The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau
  • The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
  • What We Found in the Sofa and How it Saved the World by Henry Clark

5TH-6TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (This edition only: ISBN 978-0-141-32107-3)
  • Book of James NIV Bible
  • Britfield and the Lost Crown by C.R. Stewart
  • Fish In A Tree by Mullaly Hunt
  • Heart of a Shepherd by Rosanne Parry
  • Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary
  • Really Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick
  • Spy School by Stuart Gibbs
  • The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau
  • The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
  • The Sasquatch Escape by Suzanne Selfors
  • The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
  • The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt
  • The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
  • The Winter War by Priscilla Shirer
  • What Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition? by Judith St. George

3RD-4TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Book of James NIV Bible
  • Fish In A Tree by Mullaly Hunt
  • Heart of a Shepherd by Rosanne Parry
  • Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary
  • Really Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick
  • Spy School by Stuart Gibbs
  • The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
  • The Sasquatch Escape by Suzanne Selfors
  • The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
  • The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
  • The Winter War by Priscilla Shirer
  • What Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition? by Judith St. George

¹(UPDATED 10/4/2021) The Letter for the King has replaced The Winter Letter due to the current unavailability to purchase. We apologize for this last-minute change.

²(UPDATED 10/19/2021) Chasing Lincoln’s Killer has been added as the final book for the 7th-8th Grade Division.

Partial Book List for 2021-2022

Our fourth season of SALT is about to begin. Here are the first eight books on our 2021-2022 reading list:

7TH-8TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (This edition only: ISBN 978-0-141-32107-3)
  • Book of James NIV Bible
  • The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau
  • The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis

5TH-6TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (This edition only: ISBN 978-0-141-32107-3)
  • Book of James NIV Bible
  • Really Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick
  • The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau
  • The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
  • The Winter War by Priscilla Shirer
  • Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary
  • What Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition? by Judith St. George

3RD-4TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Book of James NIV Bible
  • Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary
  • Really Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick
  • The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
  • The Winter War by Priscilla Shirer
  • What Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition? by Judith St. George

These first eight books are listed with details here on the website. Watch for the remaining books to be announced in September. Enjoy some great summer reading!

Final Book List for 2020-2021

We are happy to announce the official reading list of 15 books for 2020-2021. Brief details for each book can be found here on the website. 3rd-4th Grade Division will read 9 of the books, 5th-6th will read 12, and 7th-8th will read 6 books. Please see each division’s complete list below:

3RD-4TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Another Quest for Celeste by Henry Cole
  • Book of Acts NIV Bible (Chapters 1-14)
  • Book Scavenger: The Unbreakable Code by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
  • I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 by Lauren Tarshis
  • The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
  • The Prince Warriors and the Swords of Rhema by Priscilla Shirer
  • The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis
  • Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
  • Yours Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick

5TH-6TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Another Quest for Celeste by Henry Cole
  • Book of Acts NIV Bible (Chapters 1-14)
  • Book Scavenger: The Unbreakable Code by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
  • I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 by Lauren Tarshis
  • Rascal by Sterling North
  • The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
  • The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies 
  • The Prince Warriors and the Swords of Rhema by Priscilla Shirer
  • The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates: Magic Marks the Spot by Caroline Carlson
  • The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis
  • Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
  • Yours Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick

7TH-8TH GRADE DIVISION

  • Book of Acts NIV Bible (Chapters 1-28)
  • Eric Liddell: Something Greater Than Gold by Janet & Geoff Benge
  • The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
  • The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
  • The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis
  • York: The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby

Welcome Back to a Crazy School Year

There is some good news for you in all this craziness. We are planning to move ahead with SALT for the 2020-2021 school year!

We have made the decision to shorten the reading lists by 25% since we might not be back on our campuses full time until at least November. We have been working to shorten the reading list and we will have that posted for you soon.

We will be extending grace on timelines to register your schools since getting your teams up and running might take some extra time.

We aren’t sure exactly what the tournament will look like on April 30th, 2021, but we are committed to making something happen if possible. It might even be a virtual tournament, but we will see what the guidelines look like closer to the spring before we make any major decisions.

Please contact us with any questions you might have. We are here to help figure out how to facilitate this and keep the momentum rolling for our kids!