Suggested Reading - 6th Grade Books

Books recommended for 6th grade reading level. For books in a series, only the first title is listed, but we generally have the other books available as well. Please ask if you're unable to find them.

Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun By Tolá Okogwu Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781665912624
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - May 30th, 2023

Black Panther meets X-Men in this “fast-paced, action-packed, and empowering” (A. F.


The Door of No Return By Kwame Alexander Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780316441865
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - September 27th, 2022

An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!

From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes the first book in a searing, breathtaking trilogy that tells the story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family.

In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playi


Rick Riordan Presents: Serwa Boateng's Guide to Vampire Hunting-A Serwa Boateng Novel Book 1 By Roseanne A. Brown Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781368066365
Availability: Available from Warehouse (minimum 2 days delivery time)
Published: Rick Riordan Presents - September 6th, 2022

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. By Judy Blume Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781665921312
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - February 28th, 2023

Now a major motion picture starring Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates!
A Time Best YA Book of All Time

Margaret shares her secrets and her spirituality in this iconic Judy Blume novel, beloved by millions.

Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink.


Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality (Pandava Series #5) By Roshani Chokshi Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781368074384
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Published: Rick Riordan Presents - April 4th, 2023

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the breathtaking conclusion to Roshani Chokshi's New York Times best-selling Pandava quintet, now in paperback.


The Wind Rises: Book 1 of the Alma Series By Timothée de Fombelle, Holly James (Translator), François Place (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Timothée de Fombelle, Holly James (Translator), François Place (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781609457877
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Published: Europa Editions - August 16th, 2022

FROM THE BESTSELLING WINNER OF THE PRIX SORCI RES


From Europe to Africa to the Caribbean, this first installment in the Alma trilogy tells a gripping story of hope, perseverance, and love that readers will not soon forget.


From the World of Percy Jackson: The Sun and the Star By Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781368081153
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Published: Disney Hyperion - May 2nd, 2023

Demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace must endure the terrors of Tartarus to rescue an old friend in this thrilling adventure co-written by New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro.

Percy Jackson fans, rejoice! Nico and Will have a book of their own!


Undercover Latina (The Factory) By Aya de León Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781536223743
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Published: Candlewick - October 11th, 2022

A Latina teen spy goes undercover as a white girl to stop a white supremacist terrorist plot in a fast-paced young adult debut from a seasoned author of contemporary crime fiction.


The Girl Who Lost a Leopard By Nizrana Farook Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781682635810
Availability: Available from Warehouse (minimum 2 days delivery time)
Published: Peachtree - May 9th, 2023

From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another thrilling escapade set in fictional Sri Lanka.

Selvi is a free spirit who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home. There, she befriended Lokka, a leopard with a beautiful coat and huge golden eyes. Together, they roam the wilderness as they please.


The Vanderbeekers on the Road By Karina Yan Glaser Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780358434573
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Published: Clarion Books - September 20th, 2022

In this fresh adventure in the New York Times bestselling series about the beloved Vanderbeeker family, a surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger siblings try to keep their family from ever facing change.


A Duet for Home By Karina Yan Glaser Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780063290792
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Published: Clarion Books - May 16th, 2023

From the New York Times best-selling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves, told from the perspectives of two biracial sixth graders living in a homeless shelter.


Concealed By Christina Diaz Gonzalez Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781338647228
Availability: Available from Warehouse (minimum 2 days delivery time)
Published: Scholastic Inc. - November 1st, 2022

The 2022 Edgar Award Winner for Best Juvenile Mystery!

What if you had no name, no past, and no home?

Ivette. Joanna. And now: Katrina

Whatever her name is, it won’t last long. Katrina doesn’t know any of the details about her past, but she does know that she and her parents are part of the Witness Protection Program.


Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria By George Jreije Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780063094819
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Published: HarperCollins - October 4th, 2022

You are invited to the Alexandria Academy . . .


Ellie Engle Saves Herself By Leah Johnson Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781368085557
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Published: Disney Hyperion - May 2nd, 2023

From award-winning YA author Leah Johnson comes her magical middle grade debut: a laugh-until-you-cry, cry-until-you-laugh story about an ordinary girl whose life is turned upside down by some extraordinary powers.


The Mystwick School of Musicraft By Jessica Khoury Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780358569824
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Published: Clarion Books - May 10th, 2022

Humor and heart shine in this middle grade fantasy about a girl who attends a boarding school to learn how to use music to create magic, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The School for Good and Evil series.

Amelia Jones always dreamed of attending the Mystwick School of Musicraft, where the world’s most promising musicians learn to create magic.