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If it were my daughter, I would not push the newspaper reading, particularly if she was doing the rest of the work.
It sounds like she has been assigned work during the summer before. Did she do it without nagging?
I would have a long chat with her about what's happening upstairs. If there has been a change in her habits, why the change? The goal of the dialogue is not necessarily to influence her, but to keep the lines of communication open and gain insight.
I would also suggest she develop a timetable and plan to get the summer work done.
There are myriad reasons why she might be balking at this late stage. You are in the best position to explore them with her.
I think you are scared she is losing steam and focus just before the crucial final sprint. You don't sound paranoid, you sound nervous. If she explains her mindset and shows you she has a plan to complete the work you may feel relieved.
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