Summerhouse Time by Eileen Spinelli illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff*

Each year Sophie looks forward to the "Summertime House" where she spends the month of August with her aunts, uncles, cousins, parents and grandparents.  As the group enjoys the freedom of summer together, challenges arise which are conquered by the love and support of family members.
Told from eleven year old Sophie's point of view in verse form.
A delightful read!
*Highly recommend.
Grade Level Equivalent: 5.3
Points to discuss: Sophie develops a crush on a new boy who lives on her street (but the book is not totally centered on that crush) before she leaves for the "summertime house".  *Spoiler Alert-Her cousin Colleen shop lifts but reconciles anonymously.  Sophie mentions how her mom has told her not to keep it a secret if someone touches her in a bad way.