Now, I’m against using Sparknotes as a replacement for reading, but if you would be willing to use Sparknotes as a last resort, and then get yourself to read the books after you’ve gotten the work out of the way, I would go with that. Definitely get around to reading the books, though. You don’t want to deny yourself these books.

Next time, also, I would plan out the books: see how many pages you’d be willing to read in a day, and then map out your time over a couple of days. For instance, if you have a 300 page book to read, and you can read 50 pages a day, make sure to give yourself at least 6 days to do it. That way, you’ll pace yourself and you’ll retain more information.

I suggest that you make yourself a reading schedule next summer… ex:

Lord of the Flies: 5-29-08… Chapters 1-2.

etc.

As for your situation right now… if you can, finish the 80 pages ASAP (but don’t rush through the book… that wouldn’t help.

I doubt you’ll be tested on the books on the first day of school… your teacher will probably give you time to review… spend the rest of this week reading the second book.

Good luck.

Neither of those books are very long, and they should be easy to read. It won’t take you too long if you just sit down and do it instead of worrying about how long it’s going to take you.