Summer Reading for High School

Greetings! This past year my school (Triad) implemented a district wide summer reading program for every grade level in the district, I was asked to find a book for the 10th grade as part of my American Studies course. While I debated a few books including The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, I chose a relatively easy read with Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Uprising examines industrialization in the United States specifically dealing with the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Industrialization is the first major topic discussed in class. While this book is historical fiction, it does an excellent job of examining the time period, as well as the many struggles and triumphs noticed during industrialization. My primary concerns related to the book included it being fiction and the story being based around three girls. While I believe it was positive for students to read a book from a female perspective, I also dealt with some concerns from parents that their child was unable to relate. Does anyone have suggestions for books related to industrialization that 10th grade students can read during the summer? Overall, I believe using Uprising was a success, but I also believe it could be improved.