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Year 6 recommended reading list for children aged 10-11

Books for Year 6 . Here is our list of recommended titles compiled by professional teachers and librarians. Are you looking for a storybook for the school, the library, or your child’s collection, or are you putting together a class reading list or curriculum spine of year 6 novels to encourage your students to read more? The following list covers 40 works for students aged 10-11 in primary school KS2 that are appropriate for independent reading, partnered reading, class teaching, and book clubs. These age-appropriate reading-for-pleasure selections for UKS2 pupils have all received great feedback from children, librarians and teachers and include a variety of fiction and nonfiction books for all ability ranges and interests. The books in this list are reviewed termly and include middle-grade novels and stories by Jamila Gavin, Onjali Rauf, Jasbinder Bilan, David Almond, Lara Williamson, JRR Tolkien, Michelle Magorian, Maz Evans, Zizou Corder, Nina Bawden and more.

Books for Year 6 – our recommendations

Xanthe & the ruby crown by jasbinder bilan.

Xanthe loves spending time with her grandmother in her cityscape paradise rooftop garden. But as she begins to lose her memory, Xanthe discovers a way to put together her grandmother’s remarkable life with the help of an enigmatic cat. This compelling novel spans continents and cultures to examine themes of home, family, and being a refugee. Highly recommended. Read our full review .

The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow and Joe Todd-Stanton

The end of Year 5 through to the end of primary school is told through fragments of life in this unique and powerful verse story. Accessible, powerful, and highly relatable, Year 6 children will empathise with Nate and the challenges he faces at home, his struggles with bullying at school, and deciphering what really matters between the ages of 10 and 11. Highly recommended. Featured as our fiction book of the month for September 2023.

Vi Spy: Licence to Chill by Maz Evans

While Valentine’s former top spy mum and one-time supervillain dad divorce, a growing evil lurks in the form of an Evil Overlord who wants to take over the world. Will Valentine be able to save us all from certain doom? The addictive fast-paced and funny plot will keep readers mesmerised. Previously featured as our fiction book of the month.

Crater Lake by Jennifer Killick

Never, ever fall asleep in this fast-paced and mysterious horror thriller! When Lance sets foot in the Crater Lake activity centre, little does he realise what awaits him and his friends. Will they be able to stop aliens in time before they brainwash all their teachers and classmates? A cracking creepy page-turner for independent readers.

Jodie by Hilary McKay

Feeling lonely and isolated on a school trip on the edge of a marsh, Jodie hears the sound of a barking dog. As she sets off to find it, the tide comes in and she finds herself trapped. Will she be able to find a way to safety, and is the rumour that the marshes are haunted true? ‘Jodie’ is a memorable and atmospheric middle-grade ghost story. A moving shorter text for less confident readers. Highly recommended.

Wild by Ele Fountain

Jack is out of control, getting into trouble at school and pushing boundaries. He thinks his mum doesn’t notice until she invites him to join her on a surprise work trip, unexpectedly adventuring deep into the rainforest where real danger exists around every corner. Can Jack adjust and see what really matters in life? Covering themes of gang peer pressure, loss of a parent, attention-seeking behaviour and bravado, Wild is a book with bite – perfect for book club discussion and use as an impetus for creative writing.

The Boy At the Back of the Class by Onjali Rauf

Narrated in the first person by Ahmet, a nine-year-old Syrian refugee, this story follows how he copes with life in London, and how he plans to find the family he left behind. A masterpiece of empathy with situations and storylines that pupils will relate to, this is an excellent book to spark discussion, hot seating, and creative writing in Year 6 literacy and English lessons.

Nightfall in New York by Katherine Woodfine

The gloriously atmospheric and enigmatic quest story sees young heroines Sophie and Lil cross the Atlantic Ocean to New York in search of their captive friend. However, the dangerous and shadowy Fraternitas have other ideas and will stop at nothing to thwart their rescue attempt. A perfect class reader for year 6 teachers who are looking for a new Titanic-era text.

The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff by Andy Seed

An extremely funny book of facts and true stories which will appeal to reluctant readers. Bright and engaging illustrations. A great book for year 6s to dip into.

Absolutely Everything by Christopher Lloyd

“A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things Too Numerous” – this fantastic and unique non-fiction book is highly recommended to stretch and encourage inquisitive children and encourage critical thinking. This recently revised and expanded edition is a brilliant resource for any year 6 classroom or child’s bookshelf at home. Read our review for more details.

A Boy Called Hope by Lara Williamson

Year 6 students will love this highly original and interesting peek into the life of Dan Hope and his dysfunctional family. Touching and thought-provoking, it is an excellent book to read after Wonder and a great book to discuss with Year 6 pupils in PSHE. This story is a brilliant study of family relationships and changing friendships.

Illegal by Eoin Colfer

A thrilling graphic novel with sparkling text and dialogue. Ebo is left alone when his brother disappears and his sister has already fled. Now he must set out on an epic and dangerous journey across deserts and through dangerous city streets to reach the sea, and a chance to escape and find his family. An accessible and well-written illustrated text, this is an ideal year 6 book for guided reading groups.

The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie

When a strange shop appears out of nowhere, Daniel finds himself drawn into the mysterious building and its never-ending passages and surprises. He starts working for the owner – Mr Silver – but when Mr Silver vanishes into thin air, Daniel has to face threats and dark forces to save the Emporium. With rich language and sharply written descriptions, this is a great class reader book for Year 6.

Time Travelling With a Hamster by Ross Welford

A moving and memorable story about time travel. When Al reads a letter it sets off a chain of events in which he races to travel back to 1984 to try and save his late father. A highly imaginative and thought-provoking middle-grade chapter book, this is a must-read novel for year sixes.

Science fiction

Cogheart by Peter Bunzl

When her father goes missing in mysterious circumstances, Lily’s life is in sudden danger. Who took her father, and what do they want? A great page-turner book for ten-year-olds set in a steampunk Victorian world of shadowy clockmakers. With relatable characters and an ever-twisting plot, this is a compelling book for group reading in year 6.

The Girl of Ink and Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Isabella finds herself on a captivating quest to find the mysterious lands her father once mapped. In this beautifully realised adventure story with elements of magic, myth and legend, Isabella finds herself the unlikely heroine tasked with saving her world. With rich language and atmospheric description, this is a high-quality text to underpin a year 6 literacy unit.

SeaBEAN by Sarah Holding

Set on the remote island of St Kilda, this is an interesting fantasy reality story involving a magic black box that can transport 11-year-old Alice and her friends to exotic and far-flung locations. There, they have to work together to safeguard the planet in this, the first of a unique trilogy of eco-climate thrillers. This is a useful book to inspire year six children who are interested in climate change.

Eren by Simon P Clark

A deceptively dark story about a boy taken by his mum to live in the country after a family drama. Eren is a strange and magical creature that lives in the attic. The surprising and unpredictable twists will keep year six children reading until the end. With taut plotting and short crisp chapters, this is a good option to read with a year six class that wants something slightly different.

The Railway Children by E Nesbit

A classic story of adventure and loss. Three children and their mother leave their lives in London to live in a small cottage in the country. Will they discover the mystery of their father’s disappearance? A classic novel to study in year 6 literacy lessons, this book is a valuable resource for teaching empathy, characterisation and inference.

Abomination by Robert Swindells

Martha lives with a dark secret – the abomination. Can she escape her strict upbringing and reveal the secret or is she better off keeping quiet? A more challenging novel, this text is a good option for year 6 children who are interested in books with bite and dystopian storylines.

Carrie’s War by Nina Bawden

Carrie and her brother Nick are evacuated to Wales to live with the strict Mr Evans. When Carrie visits Hepzibah Green she does perhaps the worst thing imaginable. How can she make things right? This modern classic is an ideal class reader for Year 6 pupils, and there are numerous teaching guides and resources available for this text.

The Sports Timeline Wallbook by Christopher Lloyd

The Crowstarver by Dick King-Smith

Left abandoned as a baby on a farm, Simon Sparrow lives a tough life. However, he has an amazing gift. Every animal he meets understands and trusts him. A more challenging book, this award-winning children’s novel explores farming life, our relationship with animals and what defines friendship and loyalty. This is a great book to discuss with more advanced readers in year 6 book clubs.

From Hereabout Hill by Michael Morpurgo

An enchanting collection of nine short stories by the former Children’s Laureate. Each with a thought-provoking theme, these stories are perfect to read and discuss in literacy or PSHE with children in year 6, or to use as a guided reader with groups of children who prefer shorter texts.

Fruit and Nutcase by Jean Ure

A story, told in diary entries, of Mandy’s unpredictable life and crazy parents. Mandy has so many things to worry about she starts to wonder if she’s going mad. A lively choice to read and model for classes studying autobiographies in year six, this book will appeal to children who enjoy high-interest, funny, and shorter texts.

Granny by Anthony Horowitz

Joe is miserable and longs to escape from his huge family mansion. But his dangerous and evil granny has truly horrid plans for him. Can Joe escape her clutches? This darkly humorous tale will appeal to children who want something quirky, with irony, wickedly nasty characters and clever plot twists.

The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien

The classic tale of Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, and his quest to travel with Gandalf and a band of dwarves to steal the treasure of a fearsome dragon. A more challenging book, The Hobbit will appeal to children who enjoy immersive fantasy worlds and memorable characters.

Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

After a storm, Michael is washed overboard from his parent’s yacht and finds himself marooned on a distant island with a Japanese soldier who survived the Hiroshima bombing. Kensuke and Michael become unlikely friends and Kensuke has to make a decision whether to stay on his island home or help Michael complete a dangerous quest to find his mother and father. A great book for year 6 group reading and book clubs.

Lion Boy by Zizou Corder

Charlie can speak to cats – and every type of cat – even a lion. He sets out on a perilous journey to find his kidnapped parents who have found a cure for asthma. Can his circus animal friends protect him from being captured before he finds them? A moving and emotive animal story with rich language and evocative descriptions, this is an ideal class reading text for year six.

The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall

Chas has a good collection of wartime bullets, shells and memorabilia. But it’s not quite the best collection in Garmouth. That’s until he finds a machine gun and 2000 rounds of ammunition, ready to fire. A gripping and fast-paced story with lots of dialogue, this is an ideal addition to Year 6 WW2 topics.

The Viewer by Gary Crew

An imaginative picture book ideal for older reluctant readers. Tristan finds an old picture-viewing device in a rubbish dump and becomes drawn further and further into the places and worlds he sees – until finally, he disappears into one of them. A perfect book for year 6 children who are imaginative, but reluctant readers.

My Swordhand is Singing by Marcus Sedgwick

A mystical historical story of travelling gypsies, vampire slayers and a princess. Peter discovers there’s more to his father than meets the eye. An ideal book for those interested in historical fiction, this multi-layered story is a useful text to use when analysing and modelling characterisations with pupils who are working at a ‘greater depth’ level in year 6 literacy lessons.

Once by Morris Gleitzman

A young Jewish boy is determined to escape from an orphanage to find and rescue his parents from Nazi Germany. The first of a ground-breaking series, this story is an excellent analysis of war from a child’s perspective. A moving book to discuss in year 6 books clubs with more able pupils, it is also a good choice to compare and contrast with The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier.

The Other Side of the Truth by Beverley Naidoo

Sade and her brother Femi are ‘illegals’. They have fled from Nigeria where their father is being persecuted only to find London a harsh and unforgiving environment and not the safe haven they had hoped for. This modern classic is a children’s novel that lends itself to character hot seating and discussing different viewpoints in year six literacy lessons.

The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier

Separated from his parents in Poland in World War Two, Jan and his three friends travel through war-torn Europe to Switzerland with only a silver sword for protection. Will he find his parents? This gripping children’s novel is an addictive storytime read-aloud that pupils will look forward to each day.

Skellig by David Almond

In the run-down garage of his new home, Michael finds a magical creature called Skellig. At the same time, Michael’s baby sister is gravely ill in hospital. Somehow Skellig seems to hold the key to saving her. Great for reluctant readers and perfect to add to a year 6 classroom library.

Tell Me No Lies by Malorie Blackman

Gemma struggles to deal with the pain of losing her mother and Mike struggles with a dark secret. When the two children meet they uncover a shocking secret that explains both of their pasts. A gripping psychological thriller that examines social issues, this is an ideal book for Year 6 readers who want a more challenging read.

The Changes Trilogy – The Weathermonger by Peter Dickinson

What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge

Katy is a tomboy, her hair is always a mess and her clothes look awful. But when there’s an awful accident, her life changes forever. The first in a series of books, this story will appeal to upper KS2 pupils who enjoy school-based stories with laugh-out-loud funny moments.

The Wheel of Surya by Jamila Gavin

Jaspal and Marvinder travel from civil war-torn India in 1947 to find their father who is studying far away in England. A stunning historical novel, the epic and atmospheric story will immerse pupils in the landscape, politics and culture of post-war colonial India. This is a memorable narrative to discuss in book clubs or read as a class novel in year six.

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

When four children are evacuated to a country house, Lucy looks into the wardrobe and discovers a doorway to the world of Narnia with Aslan, Mr Tumnus the Faun and the White Witch. This classic fantasy puts characters pupils will empathise with into perilous situations that only heroic actions can overcome. The sparkling storyline has a timeless and endearing quality that may well help to engender a lifelong love of reading in your child.

Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian

Set during WW2, William “Willie” Beech, a boy from London who is abused by his mother, arrives at the home of Mr Thomas Oakley, a bad-tempered widower in his sixties who lives in the village of Little Weirwold. An ideal book for year 6 pupils studying 1939-1945.

Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo

There are rumours that the Birdman is mad and dangerous. When Gracie and Daniel cannot find a place to sail their boats they eventually run into him. Despite all they have been told, they build up a friendship and the Birdman reveals the island is under an ancient curse. An enchanting and magical story, this is a good text to read as part of WW1 or Remembrance topics.

The Borrowers by Mary Norton

A wonderful story about a family of tiny people who live secretly in the walls and floors of an English house and “borrow” from the big people in order to survive. This immersive classic is a great novel to encourage your ten-year-old to read for pleasure.

Siverfin by Charlie Higson

The adventures of the 13-year-old young James Bond, set at school and in the Scottish Highlands. With a fast-paced plot, quick-fire dialogue and great action sequences, this would make an exciting adventure option group reader for Year 6 pupils.

Oranges in No Man’s Land by Elizabeth Laird

Ayesha is a ten-year-old living in Beirut. Her father left the family for work and her mother was killed by a missile strike. Living with her grandmother and younger siblings, she faces a huge dilemma when her grandmother falls ill. Does she stay to look after her, or does she travel into the unknown to find help? An ideal issue-based storybook for Year 6 reading groups.

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Books for Year 6 – what titles to recommend to children

Navigating the transition to secondary school can be a pivotal time for Year 6 students. Recommending books that address themes of resilience, self-discovery, and coping with change can offer valuable insights. Consider titles that explore the challenges of exams and SATS pressure, providing relatable stories that depict characters overcoming stress and uncertainty. Books focusing on the emotional aspects of being the oldest at primary school can help students process their feelings and embrace leadership roles. Additionally, introducing literature that delves into issues of social and peer pressure equips Year 6 readers with the tools to make thoughtful choices and build strong interpersonal skills as they embark on this significant phase in their academic journey. A well-curated booklist for Year 6 pupils can prove beneficial here.

What reading level should a year 6 be?

Determining the appropriate reading level for Year 6 students involves considering both individual abilities and broader literacy benchmarks. Generally, students in Year 6 are expected to comprehend and analyse more complex texts, demonstrating proficiency in understanding nuanced themes and characters. At this stage, a good indicator is their ability to handle books with increased vocabulary, varied sentence structures, and challenging content. However, it’s crucial to recognize that reading levels can vary among individuals, so providing a range of books that cater to different reading abilities ensures inclusivity and fosters a love for reading in all students. Personalised Year 6 book lists can help to achieve this.

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50 Must-Read Books for 6th Graders

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Anyone who remembers the awkward years of middle school—or is currently experiencing them—understands the anxieties and possibilities that come with that tender age. Books can serve as loyal companions for 6th graders to help them get through life with self awareness and the knowledge that they are not alone. It’s also such a wonderful age to be introduced to books with diverse voices and cultures that stir compassion, curiosity and creativity. Here is a list of the best books for 6th graders to soothe their insecurities and broaden their vision.

Graphic Novels for 6th Graders

1. Stargazing by Jen Wang

“When Moon’s family moves in next door to Christine’s, Moon goes from unlikely friend to best friend―maybe even the perfect friend. The girls share their favorite music videos, paint their toenails when Christine’s strict parents aren’t around, and make plans to enter the school talent show together. Moon even tells Christine her deepest secret: that she sometimes has visions of celestial beings who speak to her from the stars. Who reassure her that earth isn’t where she really belongs.

But when they’re least expecting it, catastrophe strikes. After relying on Moon for everything, can Christine find it in herself to be the friend Moon needs?

New York Times –bestselling author-illustrator Jen Wang draws on her childhood to paint a deeply personal yet wholly relatable friendship story that’s at turns joyful, heart-wrenching, and full of hope.”

2. New Kid by Jerry Craft

“Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.

As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?”

3. Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani

“Priyanka Das has so many unanswered questions: Why did her mother abandon her home in India years ago? What was it like there? And most importantly, who is her father, and why did her mom leave him behind? But Pri’s mom avoids these questions–the topic of India is permanently closed.

For Pri, her mother’s homeland can only exist in her imagination. That is, until she find a mysterious pashmina tucked away in a forgotten suitcase. When she wraps herself in it, she is transported to a place more vivid and colorful than any guidebook or Bollywood film. But is this the real India? And what is that shadow lurking in the background? To learn the truth, Pri must travel farther than she’s ever dared and find the family she never knew.”

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4. El Deafo by Cece Bell and David Lasky

“Starting at a new school is scary, even more so with a giant hearing aid strapped to your chest! At her old school, everyone in Cece’s class was deaf. Here she is different. She is sure the kids are staring at the Phonic Ear, the powerful aid that will help her hear her teacher. Too bad it also seems certain to repel potential friends.

Then Cece makes a startling discovery. With the Phonic Ear she can hear her teacher not just in the classroom, but anywhere her teacher is in school — in the hallway… in the teacher’s lounge… in the bathroom! This is power. Maybe even superpower! Cece is on her way to becoming El Deafo, Listener for All. But the funny thing about being a superhero is that it’s just another way of feeling different… and lonely. Can Cece channel her powers into finding the thing she wants most, a true friend?”

5. Smile (Smile #1) by Raina Telgemeier

“Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth, and what follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there’s still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly. This coming-of-age true story is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in middle school, and especially those who have ever had a bit of their own dental drama.”

6. Invisible Emmie (Emmie & Friends) by Terri Libenson

“This is the story of two totally different girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands.”

7. Real Friends (Real Friends #1) by Shannon Hale (Writer) , LeUyen Pham (Illustrator), Jane Poole (Colorist)

“When best friends are not forever . . .

Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen’s #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top . . . even if it means bullying others.

Now every day is like a roller coaster for Shannon. Will she and Adrienne stay friends? Can she stand up for herself? And is she in The Group—or out?

Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and  New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it’s worth the journey.”

8. Coraline by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell

“The fourteenth is locked, and on the other side is only a brick wall, until the day Coraline unlocks the door to find a passage to another flat in another house just like her own.

Only it’s different.

At first, things seem marvelous in the other flat. The food is better. The toy box is filled with wind-up angels that flutter around the bedroom, books whose pictures writhe and crawl and shimmer, little dinosaur skulls that chatter their teeth. But there’s another mother, and another father, and they want Coraline to stay with them and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.

Other children are trapped there as well, lost souls behind the mirrors. Coraline is their only hope of rescue. She will have to fight with all her wits and all the tools she can find if she is to save the lost children, her ordinary life, and herself.

Critically acclaimed and award-winning author Neil Gaiman will delight readers with his first novel for all ages.”

9. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1) by Jeff Kinney

“Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they?

The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to

It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary.

In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.

Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, “Just don’t expect me to be all ‘Dear Diary’ this and ‘Dear Diary’ that.†? Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won’t do and what he actually does are two very different things.”

10. Awkward (Berrybrook Middle School #1) by Svetlana Chmakova

“Cardinal rule #1 for surviving school: Don’t get noticed by the mean kids.

Cardinal rule #2 for surviving school: Seek out groups with similar interests and join them.

On her first day at her new school, Penelope–Peppi–Torres reminds herself of these basics. But when she trips into a quiet boy in the hall, Jaime Thompson, she’s already broken the first rule, and the mean kids start calling her the “nerder girlfriend.” How does she handle this crisis? By shoving poor Jaime and running away!

Falling back on rule two and surrounding herself with new friends in the art club, Peppi still can’t help feeling ashamed about the way she treated Jaime. Things are already awkward enough between the two, but to make matters worse, he’s a member of her own club’s archrivals–the science club! And when the two clubs go to war, Peppi realizes that sometimes you have to break the rules to survive middle school!”

11. The Stonekeeper (Amulet #1) by Kazu Kibuishi

“Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot—and two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission.

After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids’ mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals.

Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves.”

To find more illustrated books for 6th graders, check out our graphic novels recommendations for middle graders.

Realistic Books for 6th Graders

12. a good kind of trouble by lisa moore ramée.

“Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is to follow the rules. (Oh, and she’d also like to make it through seventh grade with her best friendships intact, learn to run track, and have a cute boy see past her giant forehead.)

But in junior high, it’s like all the rules have changed. Now she’s suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school are saying she’s not black enough. Wait,  what ?

Shay’s sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay doesn’t think that’s for her. After experiencing a powerful protest, though, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. She starts wearing an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. Soon everyone is taking sides. And she is given an ultimatum.

Shay is scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the right thing), but if she doesn’t face her fear, she’ll be forever tripping over the next hurdle. Now that’s trouble, for real.”

13. The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

“A warmly humane look at universal questions of belonging, infused with humour, from the bestselling author of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe .

Sal used to know his place with his adoptive gay father, their loving Mexican American family, and his best friend, Samantha. But it’s senior year, and suddenly Sal is throwing punches, questioning everything, and realizing he no longer knows himself. If Sal’s not who he thought he was, who is he?”

14. Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nicholls

“My name is Sam. I am eleven years old. I collect stories and fantastic facts. By the time you read this, I will probably be dead.”

Sam loves facts. He wants to know about UFOs and horror movies and airships and ghosts and scientists, and how it feels to kiss a girl. And because he has leukaemia he wants to know the facts about dying. Sam needs answers to the questions nobody will answer. “Ways To Live Forever” is the first novel from an extraordinarily talented young writer. Funny and honest, it is one of the most powerful and uplifting books you will ever read.”

15. Front Desk by Kelly Yang

“Mia Tang has a lot of secrets.

Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests.

Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they’ve been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed.

Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language?

It will take all of Mia’s courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?”

16. Listen, Slowly by Thanhhà Lai

“A California girl born and raised, Mai can’t wait to spend her vacation at the beach. Instead, though, she has to travel to Vietnam with her grandmother, who is going back to find out what really happened to her husband during the Vietnam War. Mai’s parents think this trip will be a great opportunity for their out-of-touch daughter to learn more about her culture. But to Mai, those are their roots, not her own. Vietnam is hot, smelly, and the last place she wants to be. Besides barely speaking the language, she doesn’t know the geography, the local customs, or even her distant relatives. To survive her trip, Mai must find a balance between her two completely different worlds.”

17. Martin McLean, Middle School Queen by Alyssa Zaczek

“Seventh-grader Martin McLean has always been surrounded by people who can express themselves. His mother is an artist, his colorful Tío Billy works in theater, and his best friends Carmen and Pickle are outgoing and don’t care what other people think. But Martin can only find the right words when he’s answering a problem at a Mathletes competition—until his tío introduces him to the world of drag. In a swirl of sequins and stilettos, Martin creates his fabulous drag queen alter ego, Lottie León.

As Lottie, he is braver than he’s ever been; but as Martin, he doesn’t have the guts to tell anyone outside of his family about her. Not Carmen and Pickle, not his Mathletes teammates, and definitely not Chris, an eighth-grader who gives Martin butterflies. When Martin discovers that his first-ever drag show is the same night as the most important Mathletes tournament, he realizes that he can only pull off both appearances by revealing his true self to his friends—and channeling his inner drag superstar.”

18. Wonder by R.J. Palacio

“I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.

August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance.”

19. See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng

“A space-obsessed boy and his dog, Carl Sagan, take a journey toward family, love, hope, and awe in this funny and moving novel for fans of Counting by 7s, Walk Two Moons, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

11-year-old Alex Petroski loves space and rockets, his mom, his brother, and his dog Carl Sagan—named for his hero, the real-life astronomer. All he wants is to launch his golden iPod into space the way Carl Sagan (the man, not the dog) launched his Golden Record on the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. From Colorado to New Mexico, Las Vegas to L.A., Alex records a journey on his iPod to show other lifeforms what life on earth, his earth, is like. But his destination keeps changing. And the funny, lost, remarkable people he meets along the way can only partially prepare him for the secrets he’ll uncover—from the truth about his long-dead dad to the fact that, for a kid with a troubled mom and a mostly not-around brother, he has way more family than he ever knew.

Jack Cheng’s debut is full of joy, optimism, determination, and unbelievable heart. To read the first page is to fall in love with Alex and his view of our big, beautiful, complicated world. To read the last is to know he and his story will stay with you a long, long time.”

20. Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

“I am learning how to be sad and happy at the same time.

Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives.

At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven’t quite prepared her for starting school in the US—and her new label of “Middle Eastern,” an identity she’s never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises—there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is.”

21. Melissa (Previously Published as George ) by Alex Gino

“BE WHO YOU ARE. When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she’s not a boy. She knows she’s a girl.

George thinks she’ll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte’s Web . George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can’t even try out for the part… because she’s a boy.

With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte—but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all.”

22. Five on a Treasure Island (The Famous Five #1) by Enid Blyton

“The very first Famous Five adventure, featuring Julian, Dick, Anne, not forgetting tomboy George and her beloved dog, Timmy! There’s a shipwreck off Kirrin Island! But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are on the trail – looking for clues – but they’re not alone! Someone else has got the same idea. Time is running out for the Famous Five, who will follow the clues and get to the treasure first?”

Fantasy Books for 6th Graders

23. gregor the overlander by suzanne collins.

“When Gregor follows his little sister through a grate in the laundry room of their New York apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland beneath the city. There, humans live uneasily beside giant spiders, bats, cockroaches, and rats–but the fragile peace is about to fall apart.

Gregor wants no part in this conflict, but again and again, he and his family are drawn into the Underland. Gregor must find his place in the frightening prophecies he encounters, the strength to protect his family, and the courage to defend against an army of giant rats.

In this action-packed and masterful series, Suzanne Collins unfolds the fate of the Underland and its great warrior, Gregor the Overlander.”

24. Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi

“Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school. While her classmates are jetting off to family vacations in exotic locales, she’ll be spending her autumn break at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, waiting for her mom to return from her latest archeological trip. Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur?

One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru’s doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don’t believe her claim that the museum’s Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it.  Just a quick light,  Aru thinks. Then she can get herself out of this mess and  never ever  fib again.

But lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and it’s up to Aru to save them.”

The only way to stop the demon is to find the reincarnations of the five legendary Pandava brothers, protagonists of the Hindu epic poem, the  Mahabharata , and journey through the Kingdom of Death. But how is one girl in Spider-Man pajamas supposed to do all  that ?

25. The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1) by Rick Riordon

“Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.

One day, Magnus learns that someone else is trying to track him down—his uncle Randolph, a man his mother had always warned him about. When Magnus tries to outmaneuver his uncle, he falls right into his clutches. Randolph starts rambling about Norse history and Magnus’s birthright: a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.

The more Randolph talks, the more puzzle pieces fall into place. Stories about the gods of Asgard, wolves, and Doomsday bubble up from Magnus’s memory. But he doesn’t have time to consider it all before a fire giant attacks the city, forcing him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents. . . .

Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die.”

26. Furthermore (Furthermore #1) by Tahereh Mafi

“Alice Alexis Queensmeadow 12 rates three things most important: Mother, who wouldn’t miss her; magic and color, which seem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her. Father disappeared from Ferenwood with only a ruler, almost three years ago. But she will have to travel through the mythical, dangerous land of Furthermore, where down can be up, paper is alive, and left can be both right and very, very wrong. Her only companion is Oliver whose own magic is based in lies and deceit. Alice must first find herself—and hold fast to the magic of love in the face of loss.”

27. The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #1) by Jessica Townsend

“A cursed girl escapes death and finds herself in a magical world – but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination

Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she’s blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks–and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday.

But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.

It’s then that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city’s most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each boasting an extraordinary talent that sets them apart – an extraordinary talent that Morrigan insists she does not have. To stay in the safety of Nevermoor for good, Morrigan will need to find a way to pass the tests – or she’ll have to leave the city to confront her deadly fate.”

28. Sal and Gabi Break the Universe (Sal and Gabi #1) by Carlos Hernandez

“How did a raw chicken get inside Yasmany’s locker?

When Sal Vidon meets Gabi Real for the first time, it isn’t under the best of circumstances. Sal is in the principal’s office for the third time in three days, and it’s still the first week of school. Gabi, student council president and editor of the school paper, is there to support her friend Yasmany, who just picked a fight with Sal. She is determined to prove that somehow, Sal planted a raw chicken in Yasmany’s locker, even though nobody saw him do it and the bloody poultry has since mysteriously disappeared.

Sal prides himself on being an excellent magician, but for this sleight of hand, he relied on a talent no one would guess . . . except maybe Gabi, whose sharp eyes never miss a trick. When Gabi learns that he’s capable of conjuring things much bigger than a chicken–including his dead mother–and she takes it all in stride, Sal knows that she is someone he can work with. There’s only one slight problem: their manipulation of time and space could put the entire universe at risk.

A sassy entropy sweeper, a documentary about wedgies, a principal who wears a Venetian bauta mask, and heaping platefuls of Cuban food are just some of the delights that await in this mind-blowing novel gift-wrapped in love and laughter.”

29. Ghost Squad by Claribel Ortega

“ Coco meets  Stranger Things  with a hint of  Ghostbusters  in this action-packed supernatural fantasy. For Lucely Luna, ghosts are more than just the family business.

Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd’s witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely’s firefly spirits before it’s too late.”

30. The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding (Prosper Redding #1) by Alexandra Bracken

“I would say it’s a pleasure to meet thee, Prosperity Oceanus Redding, but truly, I only anticipate the delights of destroying thy happiness.

Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history — that is, until he discovers the demon living inside him. Turns out Prosper’s great-great-great-great-great-something grandfather made — and then broke — a contract with a malefactor, a demon who exchanges fortune for eternal servitude. And, weirdly enough, four-thousand-year-old Alastor isn’t exactly the forgiving type.

The fiend has reawakened with one purpose — to destroy the family whose success he ensured and who then betrayed him. With only days to break the curse and banish Alastor back to the demon realm, Prosper is playing unwilling host to the fiend, who delights in tormenting him with nasty insults and constant attempts trick him into a contract. Yeah, Prosper will take his future without a side of eternal servitude, thanks.

Little does Prosper know, the malefactor’s control over his body grows stronger with each passing night, and there’s a lot Alastor isn’t telling his dim-witted (but admittedly strong-willed) human host.”

31. City of Ghosts (Cassidy Blake #1) by Victoria Schwab

“Cassidy Blake’s parents are The Inspecters, a (somewhat inept) ghost-hunting team. But Cass herself can REALLY see ghosts. In fact, her best friend, Jacob, just happens to be one.

When The Inspecters head to ultra-haunted Edinburgh, Scotland, for their new TV show, Cass—and Jacob—come along. In Scotland, Cass is surrounded by ghosts, not all of them friendly. Then she meets Lara, a girl who can also see the dead. But Lara tells Cassidy that as an In-betweener, their job is to send ghosts permanently beyond the Veil. Cass isn’t sure about her new mission, but she does know the sinister Red Raven haunting the city doesn’t belong in her world. Cassidy’s powers will draw her into an epic fight that stretches through the worlds of the living and the dead, in order to save herself.”

32. Fablehaven (Fablehaven #1) by Brandon Mull

“For centuries mystical creatures of all description were gathered into a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite.

Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws keep relative order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken — Seth is a bit too curious and reckless for his own good — powerful forces of evil are unleashed, and Kendra and her brother face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save their family, Fablehaven, and perhaps even the world, Kendra and Seth must find the courage to do what they fear most.”

33. Akata Witch (Akata Witch #1) by Nnedi Okorafor

“Akata Witch transports the reader to a magical place where nothing is quite as it seems. Born in New York, but living in Aba, Nigeria, twelve-year old Sunny is understandably a little lost. She is albino and thus, incredibly sensitive to the sun. All Sunny wants to do is be able to play football and get through another day of school without being bullied. But once she befriends Orlu and Chichi, Sunny is plunged in to the world of the Leopard People, where your worst defect becomes your greatest asset. Together, Sunny, Orlu, Chichi and Sasha form the youngest ever Oha Coven. Their mission is to track down Black Hat Otokoto, the man responsible for kidnapping and maiming children. Will Sunny be able to overcome the killer with powers stronger than her own, or will the future she saw in the flames become reality?”

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Classic Books for 6th Graders

34. a wrinkle in time by madeleine l’engle.

“Out of this wild night, a strange visitor comes to the Murry house and beckons Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe on a most dangerous and extraordinary adventure—one that will threaten their lives and our universe.

Winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal,  A Wrinkle in Time is the first book in Madeleine L’Engle’s classic Time Quintet.”

35. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, W.W. Denslow (Illustrator)

“When Dorothy and her little dog Toto are caught in a tornado, they and their Kansas farmhouse are suddenly transported to Oz, where Munchkins live, monkeys fly and Wicked Witches rule. Desperate to return home, and with the Wicked Witch of the West on their trail, Dorothy and Toto – together with new friends the Tin Woodsman, Scarecrow and cowardly Lion – embark on a fantastic quest along the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Emerald City. There they hope to meet the legendary, all-powerful Wizard of Oz, who alone may hold the power to grant their every wish.

Just as captivating as it was a hundred years ago, this is a story that all ages will love.”

36. Matilda by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

“Matilda is a little girl who is far too good to be true. At age five-and-a-half she’s knocking off double-digit multiplication problems and blitz-reading Dickens. Even more remarkably, her classmates love her even though she’s a super-nerd and the teacher’s pet. But everything is not perfect in Matilda’s world. For starters she has two of the most idiotic, self-centered parents who ever lived. Then there’s the large, busty nightmare of a school principal, Miss (“The”) Trunchbull, a former hammer-throwing champion who flings children at will and is approximately as sympathetic as a bulldozer. Fortunately for Matilda, she has the inner resources to deal with such annoyances: astonishing intelligence, saintly patience, and an innate predilection for revenge.

She warms up with some practical jokes aimed at her hapless parents, but the true test comes when she rallies in defense of her teacher, the sweet Miss Honey, against the diabolical Trunchbull. There is never any doubt that Matilda will carry the day. Even so, this wonderful story is far from predictable. Roald Dahl, while keeping the plot moving imaginatively, also has an unerring ear for emotional truth. The reader cares about Matilda because in addition to all her other gifts, she has real feelings.”

37. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

“The Outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy. The novel tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. According to Ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world: greasers and socs.

A soc (short for “social”) has money, can get away with just about anything, and has an attitude longer than a limousine. A greaser, on the other hand, always lives on the outside and needs to watch his back. Ponyboy is a greaser, and he’s always been proud of it, even willing to rumble against a gang of socs for the sake of his fellow greasers–until one terrible night when his friend Johnny kills a soc. The murder gets under Ponyboy’s skin, causing his bifurcated world to crumble and teaching him that pain feels the same whether a soc or a greaser.”

38. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

“As soon as Anne Shirley arrives at the snug white farmhouse called Green Gables, she is sure she wants to stay forever . . . but will the Cuthberts send her back to to the orphanage? Anne knows she’s not what they expected—a skinny girl with fiery red hair and a temper to match. If only she can convince them to let her stay, she’ll try very hard not to keep rushing headlong into scrapes and blurting out the first thing that comes to her mind. Anne is not like anyone else, the Cuthberts agree; she is special—a girl with an enormous imagination. This orphan girl dreams of the day when she can call herself Anne of Green Gables.”

39. The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia #1–7) by C.S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes (Illustrator)

“Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battles between good and evil—what more could any reader ask for in one book? The book that has it all is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , written in 1949 by Clive Staples Lewis. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed, and together they became known as  The Chronicles of Narnia.

For the past fifty years,  The Chronicles of Narnia  have transcended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon of classic literature. Each of the seven books is a masterpiece, drawing the reader into a land where magic meets reality, and the result is a fictional world whose scope has fascinated generations.

This edition presents all seven books—unabridged—in one impressive volume. The books are presented here in chronological order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. Deceptively simple and direct, The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters, and truths that speak to readers of all ages, even fifty years after they were first published.”

40. Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, Michael Hague (Illustrator)

“Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie Peter Pan, the mischievous boy who refuses to grow up, lands in the Darling’s proper middle-class home to look for his shadow. He befriends Wendy, John and Michael and teaches them to fly (with a little help from fairy dust). He and Tinker Bell whisk them off to Never-land where they encounter the Red Indians, the Little Lost Boys, pirates and the dastardly Captain Hook.”

41. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, Garth Williams (Illustrator), Rosemary Wells (Illustrator)

“This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children’s literature that is “just about perfect.” This high-quality paperback features vibrant illustrations colorized by Rosemary Wells!

Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte’s Web, high up in Zuckerman’s barn. Charlotte’s spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur’s life when he was born the runt of his litter.

E. B. White’s Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. This edition contains newly color illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White’s Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series, among many other books.”

42. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

“After a tumble down the rabbit hole, Alice finds herself far away from home in the absurd world of Wonderland. As mind-bending as it is delightful, Lewis Carroll’s 1865 novel is pure magic for young and old alike.”

43. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Richard Howard (Translator), Ivan Minatti (Translator), Nguyễn Thành Vũ (Illustrator)

“Moral allegory and spiritual autobiography, The Little Prince is the most translated book in the French language. With a timeless charm it tells the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his own tiny planet to travel the universe, learning the vagaries of adult behaviour through a series of extraordinary encounters. His personal odyssey culminates in a voyage to Earth and further adventures.”

44. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

“Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring novel, Little Women . Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War.

It is no secret that Alcott based  Little Women  on her own early life. While her father, the freethinking reformer and abolitionist Bronson Alcott, hobnobbed with such eminent male authors as Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, Louisa supported herself and her sisters with “woman’s work,” including sewing, doing laundry, and acting as a domestic servant. But she soon discovered she could make more money writing.  Little Women brought her lasting fame and fortune, and far from being the “girl’s book” her publisher requested, it explores such timeless themes as love and death, war and peace, the conflict between personal ambition and family responsibilities, and the clash of cultures between Europe and America.”

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 Poetry And Short Stories For 6th Graders

45. out of wonder  by kwame alexander.

“Out of gratitude for the poet’s art form, Newbery Award–winning author and poet Kwame Alexander, along with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth, present original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors’ hearts sing and their minds wonder. Stunning mixed-media images by Ekua Holmes, winner of a Caldecott Honor and a John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award, complete the celebration and invite the reader to listen, wonder, and perhaps even pick up a pen.”

46.  One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance  by Nikki Grimes

“In this collection of poetry, Nikki Grimes looks afresh at the poets of the Harlem Renaissance — including voices like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and many more writers of importance and resonance from this era — by combining their work with her own original poetry. Using “The Golden Shovel” poetic method, Grimes has written a collection of poetry that is as gorgeous as it is thought-provoking. This special book also includes original artwork in full-color from some of today’s most exciting African American illustrators, who have created pieces of art based on Nikki’s original poems. Featuring art by: Cozbi Cabrera, R. Gregory Christie, Pat Cummings, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Ebony Glenn, Nikki Grimes, E. B. Lewis, Frank Morrison, Christopher Myers, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, Shadra Strickland, and Elizabeth Zunon.”

47. Voices in the Air: Poems for Listeners by Naomi Shihab Nye

“Acclaimed and award-winning poet, teacher, and National Book Award finalist Naomi Shihab Nye’s uncommon and unforgettable voice offers readers peace, humor, inspiration, and solace. This volume of almost one hundred original poems is a stunning and engaging tribute to the diverse voices past and present that comfort us, compel us, lead us, and give us hope.

Voices in the Air  is a collection of almost one hundred original poems written by the award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye in honor of the artists, writers, poets, historical figures, ordinary people, and diverse luminaries from past and present who have inspired her. Full of words of encouragement, solace, and hope, this collection offers a message of peace and empathy.

Voices in the Air  celebrates the inspirational people who strengthen and motivate us to create, to open our hearts, and to live rewarding and graceful lives. With short informational bios about the influential figures behind each poem, and a transcendent introduction by the poet, this is a collection to cherish, read again and again, and share with others.  Includes an index.”

48. Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds

“This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy—

Talking about boogers. Stealing pocket change. Skateboarding. Wiping out. Braving up. Executing complicated handshakes. Planning an escape. Making jokes. Lotioning up. Finding comfort. But mostly, too busy walking home.

Jason Reynolds conjures ten tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings, and brilliantly weaves them into one wickedly funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life.”

49. Flying Lessons & Other Stories by Ellen Oh (Editor)

“Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold anthology—written by the best children’s authors—celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us.

In a partnership with We Need Diverse Books, industry giants Kwame Alexander, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, and Jacqueline Woodson join newcomer Kelly J. Baptist in a story collection that is as humorous as it is heartfelt. This impressive group of authors has earned among them every major award in children’s publishing and popularity as New York Times bestsellers.

From these distinguished authors come ten distinct and vibrant stories.”

50. Us, in Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos by Lulu Delacre

“Acclaimed author and Pura Belpré Award honoree Lulu Delacre’s beautifully illustrated collection of twelve short stories is a groundbreaking look at the diverse Latinos who live in the United States.

In this book, you will meet many young Latinos living in the United States, from a young girl whose day at her father’s burrito truck surprises her to two sisters working together to change the older sister’s immigration status, and more.

Turn the pages to experience life through the eyes of these boys and girls whose families originally hail from many different countries; see their hardships, celebrate their victories, and come away with a better understanding of what it means to be Latino in the U.S. today.”

To find more great, diverse books for 6th graders, check out our middle grade books collection.

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The Best 6th Grade Books: A Booklist for Teachers & Homeschoolers

When it comes to picking the best books for your 6th graders, you might feel overwhelmed. It can be challenging to figure out where to start finding books that sixth-grade students will find engaging and meaningful while still covering all the standards you want to teach. That’s where this list of 6th grade books will come in handy!

These books for 6th graders are perfect for any teacher (or even parents) looking to make sure their students are reading engaging and meaningful texts. These books cover various genres, themes, and topics to appeal to every reader.

Here is my Ultimate List of Books for 6th Graders.

The 30 Books Every 6th Grader Should Read

Like the reading lists I’ve created for 5th graders , this list is shared in no particular order. For each book, I’ve tried to share a brief overview of these 6th grade books and some resources you can use to teach the text as a novel study or in book clubs.

1) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe  by C. S. Lewis

If you’re looking for classic 6th grade books, this is one of my favorites. Published in 1950, this children’s fantasy novel has become a classic and is now an equally famous film. It tells the story of four English children during World War II who move to the country and discover a wardrobe that leads them to another world — Narnia — ruled by a cruel White Witch!

Like a fairy tale for middle schoolers, this book has many engaging characters and fantastic themes sure to spark conversations in your classroom.

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2) A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

In this book, Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe are introduced to strange happenings by the reclusive Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which. The trio joins them on an unexpected journey through time and space where they must tangle with IT — the brain of a dark force!

Your sixth graders will love the fun dynamics of the characters and the suspense as they travel through galaxies to save Charles Wallace. A Wrinkle in Time also features great themes such as friendship, courage, and individuality.

Get the Novel Unit: A Wrinkle in Time Novel Unit

3) When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

This book tells the story of a sixth-grade girl named Miranda who receives messages from an unknown source. The book leads the reader through some unexpected twists and turns as Miranda navigates her way through middle school and life while uncovering more about the mysterious messages she is getting.

I purposefully put this book after A Wrinkle in Time , as the story makes many connections to the classic text. However, there are so many reasons this book is perfect for your classroom and offers a number of opportunities to discuss aspects of the author’s craft, including foreshadowing and suspense.

If you’re looking for 6th grade books that will keep your readers on their toes, this is a great choice. After students finish reading, they’ll likely want to go back and connect all the dots. I’ve even had a few students re-read the entire book after they finished!

Get the Novel Unit: When You Reach Me Novel Study

4) The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

The Lightning Thief tells the story of twelve-year-old Percy Jackson, who discovers he is a demi-god after his mother realizes she cannot control him. Soon, he is whisked away to Camp Half-Blood, where he learns about his divine father and his many trials while also taking on the dangerous quest of retrieving Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt.

With great characters and action scenes, this book is sure to be loved by your 6th graders and is an excellent connection to Greek Mythology.

Get the Novel Unit: The Lightning Thief Novel Study

5) The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

This is one of the greatest books for 6th graders, in my opinion. It’s set during WWII when Ada, a young girl born with a club foot, is sent away from London to escape Hitler’s bombs.

Alone but determined, she makes her way to the country where she meets Susan Smith — someone who teaches her that nothing is impossible for those willing to work hard enough to achieve their goals!

Get the Novel Unit: The War that Saved My Life Literature Unit

6) A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

One of several books written by this author,  A Little Princess  tells the story of a young girl whose father went off to fight in India years earlier, leaving her with nothing but a hope that he would return one day. 

However, when he finally does arrive, the girl is forced to work as a maid and endure horrible conditions. Her life takes another turn when she discovers a secret about her father’s fortune — yet she remains kind and generous! 

In my opinion, this book is the best place to begin as it is full of compelling characters and themes, including kindness, hope, endurance, and determination.

Get the Novel Unit: A Little Princess Novel Study

7) Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Published in 2000, this book tells the story of Leo Borlock, who is about to attend middle school for the first time. One day he sees a new student with blue hair and strange clothes — Stargirl. He’s fascinated by her lack of conformity, and soon, they become friends.

However, when their classmates ostracize her because of her differences in behavior, Leo becomes her champion.

This book is so beautifully written and tells an important story about kindness, uniqueness, and friendship in the face of bullying. It would be a great addition to any classroom library!

Get the Novel Unit: Stargirl Novel Study Unit

8) The 6th Grade Nickname Game by Gordon Korman

This book tells the story of middle-schooler Matthew Hollis as he navigates his life as a sixth-grader.

During this time, he plans to create nicknames for everyone in his class — including himself. However, things quickly go downhill when he realizes that the name will not help him or his classmates get along!

Perfect for 6th graders, this book will teach them the importance of self-reflection and empathy. It also helps students to see how stereotypes can affect relationships with others.

Get the Novel Unit: The Sixth Grade Nickname Game Novel Study

9) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum

Another classic on this list of 6th grade books, by this point in their education most students are familiar with The Wizard of Oz. However, most haven’t read the actual book!

One of the oldest books on this list is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written in 1900. It has since been turned into a popular film, and television series as Dorothy and her dog Toto make their way to visit mysterious and powerful people — including the Wicked Witch, Glinda the Good Witch, and the Cowardly Lion!

They meet many interesting characters who help or hinder them along their way on their journey.

As old as it is, this book is a must-read not only because it’s exciting; I find it particularly helpful in comprehension and discussion. With the wide availability of the movie, you can also use this title to compare across different media. The book is much different than the movie!

Get the Novel Unit: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Novel Unit

10) The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

Avi’s tale about a young girl who has been raised only to know a lady’s life begins with her finding herself aboard a ship that is headed towards America.

Naturally, she’s nervous — especially when we realize how easily some people on board take advantage of her! Isolated and afraid, Charlotte is unsure who she can trust. As a result, she must learn to depend on herself and trust her instincts to save an innocent man and safely finish the voyage.

Get the Novel Unit: The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Novel Study

11) Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone

Set in the colonial era, this book is based on the true story of the Jamestown colony. Centered around the story of an orphaned young man named Samuel, the reader is exposed to the harsh realities of transatlantic travel during the period. When he is taken on as an apprentice for John Smith, his luck changes and he begins to learn what it takes to survive, and thrive, in the New World.

This book has great historical content and would be perfect for any 6th grader interested in books set during this time period.

Get the Novel Unit: Blood on the River Novel Unit

12) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Now a popular movie, The Hunger Games takes place in a future society that has risen out of the destruction.

Told through the perspective of Katniss Everdeen, it centers around an annual televised event in which two “tributes” are chosen from each district to fight in a battle that only one person can survive.

Great for 6th graders, this book offers the perfect opportunity to discuss themes including injustice, freedom, sacrifice, and survival.

Get the Novel Unit: The Hunger Games Novel Study

13) Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson

Another example of historical fiction is engaging and relevant to current events, Fever 1793 tells the story of a teenage girl, Mattie Cook, as she works to help her family’s coffeehouse grow and thrive.

In the midst of this, however, Philadelphia is struck with a terrible fever that is destroying thousands of lives and spreading rapidly, including Mattie’s childhood friend.

Although it’s a work of fiction, Fever 1793 has been hailed as a realistic depiction of life in America during this time. Therefore, it is an excellent book for 6th grade students to read and compare the impacts of Covid to that of yellow fever.

Get the Novel Unit: Fever 1793 Novel Study

14) War Horse by Micheal Morpurgo

Historical fiction is a great genre of books for 6th graders to read because many are studying world or US History at this point. This is a World War I novel told from the perspective of Joey, a horse.

After being sold to the British cavalry by his previous owner, Joey spends time in different homes until he ends up serving in various battles with the men he has come to know as a friend.

The unique point of view is a great chance to explore how narration impacts the reader’s understanding.

Get the Novel Unit : War Horse Novel Guide

15) The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

Another science fiction book, this dystopian novel for 6th graders is the first book in the Book of Ember series,  The City of Ember  is the story of a young girl named Lina who happens upon the secret of an underground city that is in danger of being destroyed.

Although it has been around since 2003, this book has become quite popular with educators as an engaging dystopia title. I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking to use authentic literature with 6th graders.

Get the Novel Unit: The City of Ember Literature Unit

16) Refugee by Alan Gratz

Refugee  is a newer novel, but it is a powerful story that lends itself to many excellent conversations in the classroom. Written by Alan Gratz, the story is unique in that it weaves together three different periods and three stories – all with a shared theme.

While fictional, the harrowing tales of Mahmoud, Isabel, and Josef explore the trials and tribulations many refugees face. Although this book is difficult to read in many ways, it offers unique opportunities to make connections to the lived experiences of refugees today.

Get the Novel Unit: Refugee Book Study

17) Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

In  Al Capone Does My Shirts , Moose Flanagan is an average sixth grader living in Alcatraz.

However, as his parents increasingly become involved in the national debate over prison reform, he finds himself moving from home and attending school there – on the island!

As a result of this sudden change in his lifestyle, Moose must learn how to get by while also trying to make friends and fit in.

Get the Novel Unit: Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study

18) The Bicycle Spy by Yona Zeldis McDonough

Another excellent historical fiction text set during World War II, The Bicycle Spy is the story of a young man with dreams of competing in the Tour de France.

Throughout the story, he becomes more aware of the impacts of the Nazi invasion and realizes he can no longer sit on the sidelines. After learning his family is in danger, he must take on a mission to use his cycling skills to save a friend.

Get the Novel Unit: The Bicycle Spy Novel Study

19) One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

One of several amazing books by Rita Williams-Garcia,  One Crazy Summer  is the story of a young girl in the late 1960s who is sent to spend the summer with her mother.

However, when they embark on the trip by themselves, they end up at a training session for black revolutionaries that will change their lives forever.

Get the Novel Unit: One Crazy Summer Novel Study

20) The Giver by Lois Lowry

While this is not the first time I’ve recommended  The Giver , this book has a lot to offer sixth graders that will likely go over the heads of younger readers. In this story, a young boy discovers that his seemingly perfect society hides some dark secrets.

In this gripping tale, the main character must decide whether he is willing to fight for change or accept what has been taught to him throughout his life.

Get the Novel Unit: The Giver Novel Unit 21) Rules by Cynthia Lord

Cynthia Lord’s book  Rules  is another excellent option for sixth-grade book clubs or novel units. The story centers on twelve-year-old Catherine and the difficulties she faces trying to navigate her relationship with her brother diagnosed with autism.

Because of the nature of his condition, he struggles with social cues and boundaries – often in unexpected ways that can be humorous or frustrating for those around him. To help him, Catherine creates a book of rules for interacting. 

However, as the story goes on, Catherine realizes that she can’t just rely on a set of books rules to keep her brother safe.

Get the Novel Unit: Rules Novel Unit

22) Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson

For some reason, graphic novels and comics are still relatively unpopular reading materials for school groups – something which I hope will change soon!

In this story, the main character, Astrid, struggles with whether she wants to embrace her newfound love of Roller Derby or if she should continue focusing on her traditional, age-old artistic passion.

Buy the Book: Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson

23) My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George

My Side of the Mountain  is a great novel choice for students interested in nature, but it is also great for conversations about the struggle for independence that many middle school students feel.

In this story, young Sam Gribley leaves his home and family after being forced to take on more responsibilities than he feels ready for. As a result, he embarks on a journey to build a new life for himself deep in the forest.

Over time, he learns how to make shelter, hunt for food, and create a sustainable lifestyle that allows him to retain his independence without feeling completely alone.

Get the Novel Unit: My Side of the Mountain Novel Unit

24) The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart

While a relatively new release, this book has already won a handful of awards..and rightfully so. Coyote has been through some pretty tough situations that no kid should have to deal with. Still, when she learns that a beloved park in her neighborhood is set to be demolished, she devises a plan to get back home and retrieve the memory box her mom and sisters buried there years ago.

With a cast of unique characters and an engaging plot, your students will love this story.

Get the Novel Unit: The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise Book Unit

25) Clayton Byrd Goes Underground by Rita Williams-Garcia

Another book by Rita Williams-Garcia,  Clayton Byrd Goes Underground  is the tale of how a young boy learns to come to terms with his grandfather’s death. After running away, Clayton faces a number of challenges when he loses his most prized possession – a harmonica given to him by his grandfather.

As he works to come to grips with his losses, he realizes that running away won’t solve his problems.

Get the Novel Unit: Clayton Byrd Goes Underground Novel Study

26) Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

Pam Munoz Ryan’s books are classics for a good reason. In this book, Esperanza moves to America after her father is killed. She tries her best to adjust to the new lifestyle that she has been thrust into – but the added pressures of oppressive laws and poverty make it harder than she might have imagined.

Esperanza jumps at the opportunity to earn money by working on a ranch but soon discovers that it is no easy job.

Get the Print or Digital Novel Unit: Esperanza Rising Novel Study

27) Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

The story of The Holocaust is a difficult one to teach students about at any age. Still, books that feature young characters can be especially effective because they allow for a more personal connection to these books.

In this book, ten-year-old Annemarie learns about the Nazi occupation from her friend Ellen – who has Jewish roots.

The pair embarks on a dangerous journey that allows them the opportunity to save Ellen’s family.

Get the Novel Unit: Number the Stars Novel Study

28) Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen

This book, the story of a young offender in juvenile detention who is sentenced to isolation on an island off Alaska as part of a new system to address behavior, is another excellent choice for conversations about independence.

Although he initially hates the idea of being so far away from home, through his trials and tribulations he begins to find that being alone is a good thing – and he also learns the importance of connection.

Buy the Book: Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen

29) Stella by Starlight by Sharon Draper

Set in the segregated South, Stella by Starlight is the story of a young girl dealing with racial tensions and the impending violence surrounding the civil rights movement.

Stella is harassed at school, and she is unsure of how to speak up or defend herself – but soon learns that she has to stand up for what she believes in if she ever wants to feel safe again.

Buy the Book: Stella by Starlight by Sharon Draper

30) So B. It by Sarah Weeks

This coming-of-age story features Heidi, a 12-year-old girl, as she grapples with the challenges of understanding who she is. Her mother’s cognitive disability prevents her from saying much, which means Heidi only has a few things to go on. One of them is the meaning of the made-up word her mother keeps saying, “soof.”

Working to understand who she is and where she comes from, Heidi begins piecing together the story of her upbringing.

Get the Novel Unit: So B. It Novel Study

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Year 6 Booklist Year 6 Schedule AO Curriculum Overview 2022-2023 Pre-change Books/Schedules

"The question is not,--how much does the youth know? when he has finished his education--but how much does he care? and about how many orders of things does he care? In fact, how large is the room in which he finds his feet set? and, therefore, how full is the life he has before him." Charlotte Mason, Volume 3, p. 170-171

A Basic Overview of Year 6

• Prophets and Exile
• Christ's later ministry, death, resurrection

Citizenship

• Plutarch's Lives
• End of WWI to present, plus Ancient History
• World History
• Book of Centuries
• African Colonization
• Animal Features
• How People Live

Science and Math

• Bios of Einstein, Archimedes, and Galileo
• Intelligent Design
• Natural History
• Oral and Written Narration
• Frost, Sandburg, Hughes
• Age of Fable, Iliad, and more...

Foreign Language

• Modern Language

Music and Arts

• Hymns and Folk Songs
• Artist/Picture Study
• Drawing and Handicrafts

Note: These booklists and curriculum suggestions are incomplete without a thorough understanding of Charlotte Mason's ideas and methods. We cannot emphasize enough that you take time to familiarize yourself with her philosophy by reading her books.

If you're planning to use AmblesideOnline, your first stop should be the the FAQ for some information about the curriculum and basic instructions. Our FAQ answers all the questions that people routinely ask: AO's history scope and sequence, how to schedule your school days, how to do narration, and more.

Bible History Biography Literature Poetry Copywork Recitation Foreign Language Geography Citizenship Nature Study and Science Mathematics Art Music Physical Education Free Reading Footnotes Exams

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AmblesideOnline Year 6 Curriculum

Students continue studying Plutarch's Lives as well as a Shakespeare play each term. They will continue with daily copywork, as well as studied dictation and grammar study. Every scheduled reading will still be narrated, either orally or in writing. Written narration should increase to more often than once a week, serving as further preparation for composition. Foreign language study continues as begun in previous years, alongside the study of Latin.

Year 6 reflects a transition year between the education of childhood and the challenging education of the upper years. As such, more mature subject matter is included in some areas. We have endeavored to make note of this where applicable, but we encourage parents to pre-screen such material to determine its appropriateness for their child and family.

• Copywork - 5-10 minutes a day

Mathematics

• Foreign language
• Musical instrument practice
• Physical activity - one option is Swedish Drill Revisited by Dawn Duran purchase

Weekly Work

• Correspond history readings with a timeline or century book [4] and map
• Handicrafts
• Music Appreciation, including composers , folksongs and hymns
• Outdoor Nature Study
• One of Plutarch's Lives spread over each term
• A Shakespeare play spread over each term

Old Testament - Prophets and Exile New Testament - Christ's Later Ministry, Death and Resurrection taken from all four gospels or the old plan - OT: Genesis, Job, Exodus, Leviticus; NT: Life of Christ; Foundation of the Church

History: end of WWI to present day, and 2 terms in ancient history

Keep a simple timeline. [4]

* The Story of Mankind by Hendrick Van Loon ( $amzn ) [8] * The Story of the World, Vol 4: The Modern Age by Susan Wise Bauer ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) [12] Answering the Cry for Freedom by Gretchen Woelfle ( $amzn ) ( K ) [9] ** *** Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve Foster ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) [16] ** The Story of the Greeks by H. A. Guerber β α Ω ( $amzn ) K *** The Story of the Romans by H. A. Guerber α ( $amzn ) ( K )

Trial and Triumph by Richard Hannula ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) [18] * ** Never Give In (about Winston Churchill), by Stephen Mansfield ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ** *** Genesis, Finding Our Roots by Ruth Beechick ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) [20]

The Age of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch β α ( $amzn ) ( K ) ( ChrBk ) Ω K [34] * ** The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (16 weeks) ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) ** Animal Farm by George Orwell (8 weeks) ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K )

** The Iliad by Homer We suggest a good retelling, such as The Iliad for Boys and Girls by Alfred Church α ( £ ) ( £amzn ) ( £amzn ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) Ω or Black Ships before Troy by Rosemary Sutcliff ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) [36]

*** The Odyssey by Homer We suggest a good retelling, such as The Odyssey for Boys and Girls by Alfred Church α Ω ( $amzn ) ( K ) or The Wanderings of Odysseus by Rosemary Sutcliff ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn )

Poetry [27]

* Robert Frost ** Carl Sandburg *** Dream Keeper by Langston Hughes ( $amzn ) ( K ) , or Langston's poems online . Purchase AO's Volume 6 poetry collection which includes Frost, Sandburg, and our Year 6 anthology of favorites in paperback or Kindle ( $amzn ) ( K )

A curriculum or program for handwriting is not necessary, but if you want to use one, these are some we've used and can suggest: A Reason for Writing Level A: ( $amzn ) Level B: ( $amzn ) Getty Dubay Italic Handwriting Series ( $earch )

AO's Language Arts Scope and Sequence for this level Year 6 exam questions will focus on adjectives, adverbs, prepositions and prepositional phrases.

Recitation [recit]

Term 1 Genesis 12:1-3; Psalm 4:3-5; Psalm 5:11-12; Psalm 9:7-10; Psalm 19:7-10 The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Fire and Ice by Robert Frost A passage from the term's Shakespeare play Term 2 Acts 2:38; Psa 23:1-6 (The Lord is My Shepherd); Psa 25:8-10; Psa 33:12-19; Psa 36:5-9 Fog by Carl Sandburg Lost by Carl Sandburg A passage from the term's Shakespeare play Term 3 Psalm 46:7-11; Psalm 55:22; Acts 10:34-40; Proverbs 14:34 Dreams by Langston Hughes I, Too, Sing America by Langston Hughes A passage from the term's Shakespeare play

* ** The Complete Book of Marvels by Richard Halliburton ( £ ) ; consists of Book 1, The Occident ( £ ) ( £amzn ) ( £amzn ) , and Book 2, The Orient ( £ ) ( £amzn ) ( £amzn ) [22] OR A Child's Geography of the World by Virgil Hillyer ( $amzn ) [23]

*** The Story of David Livingstone by Vautier Golding ( $amzn ) ( K ) [24]

Material World: A Global Family Portrait by Peter Menzel ( $amzn ) [26] What the World Eats by Faith D'Aluisio and Peter Menzel ( $amzn ) [26]

Ten minutes of map drills each week [28] Locate places from the day's reading on a map

In addition, these geography concepts should be explained and taught this year: [30]

Term 1: Animal features (feet, teeth, covering) and their purposes How we use animals: meat, milk, fur, silk, horns, hooves, labor, pets

Term 2: Things mined from the earth: Minerals and metals such as coal, iron, gold, silver, lead, tin, copper, mercury, salt. Quarried stones: granite, sandstone; limestone (chalk), marble, slate and their uses. Where brick and glass come from Mortar.

Term 3: People around the world live in different dwellings, eat, work, learn and play. Terms: agriculture (farming), stock-raising, mining, lumbering, fishing. Town people: manufacturing, trade/commerce, transportation and other occupations.

Plutarch for the 2023-2024 School Year: Term 1: Alcibiades ( Study Guide with text ; Text Only ) Term 2: Coriolanus ( Study Guide with text ; Text Only ) Term 3: Cato the Younger ( Study Guide with text ; Text Only ) (Purchase this year's study guides, Vol 9, in one book: ( $amzn ) ( K ) AO's full Plutarch rotation

Nature Study and Science

The Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock α ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) , as scheduled for Nature Study .

Supplies for Nature Study: Nature notebook and pencils or paint for each student Begin to build a library of regional field guides Plenty of time to allow Nature Study to be a fun learning experience for both parent and child

Nature Study Topics for the 2023-2024 School Year: summer/fall: Trees/shrubs/vines winter: Stars/sky spring: Amphibians AO's full Nature Study rotation

The Mystery of the Periodic Table by Benjamin Wiker and Jeanne Bendick ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology by Jeannie Fulbright and Brooke Ryan, M.D., Lessons 7-14 ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) [32] It Couldn't Just Happen by Lawrence Richards ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) [33] The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe by Theodore Gray - selected elements ( $amzn ) Or, purchase The Elements app by Theodore Gray for $9.99 for iDevices.

Science Biography:

* Albert Einstein and the Theory of Relativity by Robert Cwiklik ( $amzn ) OR Ordinary Genius by Stephanie McPherson ( $amzn ) ** Archimedes and the Door of Science by Jeanne Bendick ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) *** Galileo and the Magic Numbers by Sidney Rosen ( $amzn ) ( K )

Select a program that meets your family's needs from our page of Math Options .

Artists (Picture Study) for the 2023-2024 School Year:

2023-2024 TERM 1 Tintoretto (1518-1594; Renaissance) ( This term's music: Renaissance ) Self portrait 1. Crucifixion , 1565, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice ; study 2. Christ Before Pilate , 1567, also here Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice 3. The Adoration of the Magi , 1582, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice ; study 4. Portrait of a Man , 1586-1589, State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia 5. Paradise , 1588, Doge's Palace, Venice 6. The Last Supper , 1592-1594, San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice Download a pdf file of this term's six prints here [NOTE]

2023-2024 TERM 2 Claude Monet (1840-1926; French Impressionist) ( This term's composer : Ravel ) Biography 1. Terrace at St. Adresse , 1866, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY 2. Women in the Garden , 1866, Musee d'Orsay, Paris 3. Jean Monet on His Hobby Horse , 1872, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY 4. Woman with a Parasol: Madame Monet and Her Son , 1875, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. ( see also here ) 5. Tulip Fields in Holland , 1886, Musee d'Orsay, Paris 6. The Waterlily Pond , 1899, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey ( Similar image here ) Download a pdf file of this term's six prints here [NOTE]

2023-2024 TERM 3 Georges Seurat (1859-1891; French Post-impressionist) ( This term's music: Opera Overtures ) 1. Rock-Breakers, Le Raincy , 1882, also here Norton Simon Art Foundation, Pasadena, CA, USA 2. Man Cleaning His Boat , 1883, Courtauld Institute Galleries, London, UK 3. Bathers at Asnieres , 1883-84, National Gallery, London, UK 4. Sunday on La Grande Jatte 1884, Art Institute of Chicago, USA 5. The Eiffel Tower , 1889, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, USA (also here ) 6. The Circus , 1891, Musée d'Orsay, Paris Download a pdf file of this term's six prints here [NOTE]

AO's full Artist rotation

Note: PDF files for AO's picture study are being made available for you to download and print yourself from "A Humble Place" ; you can access the PDF files of pictures by clicking the "Individual Artworks Only" link by each artist's name. The "Picture Study aid" link is an additional optional resource and may require you to submit your email address or make a purchase, but the "Artworks Only" link is provided with no strings attached.

Composers for the 2023-2024 School Year:

2023-2024 TERM 1 Renaissance Music ( This term's artist : Tintoretto ) 1. Songs * * * * * 2. Guillaume Dufay * *   Ave Maris Stella ("Hail, star of the sea") * * 3. Dance Music * * * * * 4. Josquin des Prez * * * * 5. Vocal Music of William Byrd * * * * * 6. Claudio Monteverdi * * * *   Monteverdi wrote the earliest opera still regularly performed: "L'Orfeo" *      CD and mp3 Options:      -- The Hillard Ensemble: Music for Tudor Kings seems to offer a nice variety of music from the era. ( $amzn ) ( $mp3 ) ; also English and Italian Renaissance Madrigals. ( $mp3 ) The Hilliard Ensemble has multiple CD's featuring Renaissance era composers.      -- Gloriae Dei Cantores: Masters of the Renaissance (choral sacred music) ( $amzn ) ( $mp3 )      -- Oxford Camerata: Renaissance Masterpieces (vocal) ( $amzn ) ( $mp3 )      -- Dances of the Renaissance ( $amzn ) ( $mp3 )      -- Catherine King: Elizabethan Songs and Consort Music (solo voice, instrumental) ( $amzn ) ( $mp3 )

2023-2024 TERM 2 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937; Impressionist) ( This term's artist : Claude Monet ) 1. Daphne et Chloe - selections * *   complete * 2. Bolero * * 3. Mother Goose Suite * * 4. Pavane pour une infante dufunte ( no, there really is no dead princess ) * * 5. Piano Concerto in D for the Left Hand ( composed for a pianist who lost his right arm in WWI ) * * 6. Rhapsody Espagnole * *

2023-2024 TERM 3 Opera Selections ( This term's artist : Georges Seurat ) 1. Giuseppi Verdi: "Triumphal March" from Aida * * and "Vedi! le fosche" (Anvil Chorus) * * from Il Trovatore 2. Giuseppi Verdi "Libiamo Ne'lieti Calici" (Brindisi; drinking song - parents, preview!) from La Traviata * * and "La Donne Il Mobile," from Rigoletto * * 3. Giacomo Puccini: "O Soave Fancuilla" * * and "Quando M'en Vo" * * from La Boheme, and "E Lucevan Le Stelle" * * from Tosca. 4. Giacamo Puccini: "Un Bel Di Vedremo" * * from Madama Butterfly, and "Nessun Dorma" * * from Turandot. 5. Gioacchino Rossini: overture * * and "Largo al factotum" ( Figaro Figaro Figaro. . . ) from Il Barbiere Di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) * * 6. Gioacchino Rossini: William Tell overture * * We suggest using a selection of Opera favorites that contains most of these, such as Best Opera Album In The World . . . Ever! ( $amzn ) and filling in any missing pieces with whatever else is on the CD. Puccini's "O mio babbino caro" from Gianni Schicchi, Bizet's "Au fond du temple saint" from The Pearl Fishers, Verdi's "Celeste Aida" from Aida would be worthy substitutes. One possibility: 25 Opera Favorites CD ( $amzn ) 1 - track 7. Giuseppi Verdi: "Triumphal March" from Aida; track 17. Gypsies' Chorus from Il Trovatore 2 - track 3. Giuseppi Verdi: "Libiamo Ne'lieti Calici" (Brindisi) from La Traviata; track 9. "La Donne Il Mobile," from Rigoletto 3 - track 21. Giacomo Puccini: "Che Gelida Manina" from La Boheme; track 23. "Quando M'en Vo" from La Boheme; track 18. "Vissi d'Arte" from Tosca 4 - track 6. Giacamo Puccini: "Un Bel Di" from Madama Butterfly, track 5. "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot 5 - track 4. Georges Bizet: "Au Fond du Temple Saint" from the Pearl Fishers; track 2. Gioacchino Rossini: "Largo al factotum" from The Barber of Seville 6 - track 1. Gioacchino Rossini: William Tell overture       Free Ebook for younger students Verdi: The Little Boy who Loved the Hand Organ by Thomas Tapper       Classics for Kids Past Shows: Verdi ; Puccini ; Bizet ; Rossini

AO's full Composer rotation

August: The Rock That Is Higher Than I * ∘ September: For All the Saints who from their Labours Rest * ∘ October: For the Beauty of the Earth * * * ∘ November: Anywhere with Jesus * * ∘ December: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow * * ∘ January: My Song is Love Unknown * * ∘ February: This is My Father's World * * ∘ March: Ah, Holy Jesus * * ∘ April: Count Your Blessings * * ∘ May: All Creatures of Our God and King * * * ∘ June: Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending * July: Holy, Holy, Holy * * *

AO's full Hymn rotation

AO's Intro to 2023-2024's Folksongs August (Bonus): God Bless America ∘ September: Aiken Drum * * ∘   Scottish version: * * October: The Ash Grove * * * * ∘ November: The Lion Sleeps Tonight * * ∘ Over Christmas break, try learning a less familiar carol: Sleep, Sleep, Sleep My Little Child ∘ and/or O Little Town Of Bethlehem January: The Water is Wide (Oh Waly, Waly) * * * * ∘ February: Now is the Hour * * * ∘ March: Log Driver's Waltz * * * ∘ April: A Man's A Man for A'That ( "Should'a been Scotland's national anthem..." ) * * * ∘ May: Simple Gifts * * * ∘ June: Click Go the Shears * *

AO's full Folksong rotation

Physical Education

One option is Swedish Drill Revisited by Dawn Duran purchase

Additional Books for Free Reading [38]

Books with asterisks coordinate with that term's historical studies.

* Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls; 20th century ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) * The Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia by Esther Hautzig ( $amzn ) ( recommended by AO users! ) * The Winged Watchman by Hilda Van Stockum ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) * Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) ; deals with racism in the 1930's * Blue Willow by Doris Gates ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ; dust bowl story - there is another book by this name * Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) ; depression era fiction- sweet, upbeat, nature appreciation * Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse ( $amzn ) ( K ) ; very literary story of a Jewish Immigrant to post WWI America * The Von Trapp Family Singers by Maria Von Trapp ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) * Number the Stars by Lois Lowry ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) ; WWII based on a true story of the Danish efforts to save the Jews * The Ark by Margot Benary-Isbert; refugee family attempts survival in post WWII Germany ( $amzn ) Can also be purchased directly from the publisher . * The Chestry Oak by Kate Seredy ( $amzn ) ; The effects of WWII on a young Hungarian prince * The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) ; a girl finds herself transported back in time and experiences the Holocaust first-hand. School of the Woods α , by William J. Long ( $amzn ) ( K ) Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott β α ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) Ω Vol 1 K Vol 2 K Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain β α ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) Ω Λ Little Men by Louisa May Alcott β α ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) Ω Jack and Jill by Louisa May Alcott β α ( ChrBk ) ( $earch ) Ω K (every homeschool family should read this) The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens β α ( $amzn ) Ω K The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss β α ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) Ω The Call of the Wild by Jack London β α ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) Ω Ω K Λ Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne β α ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) Ω K Λ Penrod by Booth Tarkington β α ( £ ) ( $amzn ) Ω K A Little Brother to the Bear by William J. Long α ( $amzn ) ( K ) K *** The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth Speare ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) ** *** Ben Hur by Lew Wallace β α ( $amzn ) K Ω * The Search for Planet X by Tony Simon [out of print; this book has a PNEU connection .]

* Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) True story of Norwegian children who spirited away gold for the resistance right under the Nazi's eyes

If your students in years 4-6 could benefit from some easier, but still excellent living books for free reading, consider choosing four or five books from this list:

Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien ( $amzn ) The Rescuers by Margery Sharp ( $amzn ) ( K ) (and others in the series) The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden ( $amzn ) ( K ) Homer Price by Robert McCloskey ( $amzn ) ( K ) Centerburg Tales by Robert McCloskey ( $amzn ) ( K ) The Great Brain by John D. Fitzgerald (particularly interesting to boys; skip (or preview) the last chapter, ch 8, "The Great Brain's Reformation," as it's a light-hearted tale told in a frivolous manner about a boy's attempts to do himself in after his father disparages his disability. ( $amzn ) ( K )

Noel Streatfeild books (appealing to girls in particular) Ballet Shoes ( $amzn ) ( K ) Skating Shoes ( $amzn ) ( K ) Dancing Shoes ( $amzn ) ( K ) Theater Shoes ( $amzn ) ( K )

Kate Seredy books, including: The Good Master ( $amzn ) The White Stag ( $amzn ) The Singing Tree ( $amzn ) The Chestry Oak ( $amzn )

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2. Note on Audiobooks: While links to audio books are added as a courtesy, Miss Mason's approach to grammar and composition is heavily dependent upon the children receiving an immense amount of visual exposure to the written word over many years, so parents should exercise extreme caution in how many audiobooks they use each year. Our brains just work differently when we see the words.

For children who have difficulty reading, one solution is to have them follow the audio version along in a written text. Librivox free audio is done by volunteers, and some are better than others. Heidi Nash has a list of some favorite Librivox readers. Be aware that apps, including Librivox, that have clickable ads can open a browser and allow children unfiltered access to the internet, even when browsers have been disabled by the parent. There are options: either download mp3 files from Librivox and listen without the app, or only install the app on a parent-controlled device. Librivox has a pay option to turn off ads.

Cindy Rollins did a Circe Mason Jar podcast that included the role of audiobooks with difficult books. (Back)

4. Timeline: Students at this level will likely add the Book of Centuries, a lovely and important notebook which has been described elsewhere. Two Book of Centuries options: ( £ ) ( £ ) However, a general timeline such as that created for earlier years will continue to be a helpful reference. Resources: Read an Advisory member's blog post about early timelines at Wendi Wanders . Instructions for timelines and charts are included in these Parents' Review articles: Book of the Centuries ; Teaching Chronology ; The Correlation of Lessons . For more details about the why, when, and how of keeping CM timelines (and other notebooks), we strongly recommend reading The Living Page by Laurie Bestvater ( $amzn ) . We have more links on our history page here . (Back)

6. Bible: Bible Gateway has many versions of the Bible online. It is preferable for a child to become accustomed to the language and flow of the King James Version of the Bible, as a familiarity with King James English will make other literature more accessible. Please read Lynn Bruce's article on the King James Version . Year 6 students read stories from the prophets and Israel's exile, and Christ's Later Ministry, Death and Resurrection taken from all four gospels. See AO's Bible plan . Charlotte Mason taught with commentaries, reading the Bible passage first, then narration, then reading the commentary, but Smyth's and Stock's commentaries may reflect the doctrine of their era and denomination; they are not necessary to follow the Bible schedule. You can follow this schedule without commentary, or choose your own. Optional Bible Resources: Timeline ; Study questions with maps . (Back)

8. The chapters used this year in Story of Mankind include added chapters that are only in later revised editions and are still under copyright, so they are not in the online texts. They are in the 1984 version updated by John Merriman and published by Liveright, and the 2013 edition revised by Robert Sullivan. Only get a Kindle version if it says it's the version "updated, by John Merriman." Online public domain texts and audio of this book are likely to be missing those later chapters. Term 1: ch 66-71 1920 For planning purposes, there is a table of contents with dates for The Story of Mankind. For those who wish to supplement, or to combine students in the same year, corresponding chapters of A Child's History of the World by Virgil Hillyer for younger children are as follows: Term 1: ch 85-91 (Back)

9. Answering the Cry for Freedom: This book is scheduled over three years. Parents, please note that chapter 9, about Sally Hemings, tells about the physical relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemings, that resulted in six children being born. Please pre-read this chapter, depending on the age and maturity of your student. (Back)

12. Story of the World: The historical books that were recommend for Years 1-6 such as An Island Story, A Child's History of the World, Abraham Lincoln's World, The Story of Mankind were carefully selected based on literary quality and availability for those historical periods and we believe that Susan Wise Bauer's Story of the World Volume 4 is the best book for the twentieth century that meets that same criteria. Pgs 244-474 are used this year. To help with your planning, table of contents for this book , with loose dates. Full title is What Everyone Should Know About the 20th Century: 200 Events That Shaped the World , by Alan Axelrod and Charles Phillips. This book went out of print and has been replaced in our schedule with The Story of the World Volume 4: The Modern Age, by Susan Wise Bauer. However, if you have What Everyone Should Know About the 20th Century, you can still use it. In the first years of AO, the Advisory did not feel that there was an adequate children's level book available on the 20th century. "What Everyone Should Know About the 20th Century" is written for adults. We scheduled a number of the short chapters for year 6. Chapters not selected may have material deemed inappropriate for students, and parents should keep that in mind when giving the book to their children. Parents may wish to read surrounding chapters to the chapters assigned. For instance, the chapter about the Moon Walk concludes on the page that a chapter on Woodstock begins. The Advisory did try to note any questionable wording in the chapters recommended. Parents should preview chapters where possible, as the author occasionally displays a bias that would not be acceptable to all families. This book has no photos - Parents are encouraged to select appropriate [non-graphic] photos of the century to show to their children, after they have read about the events ahead of time, in their context. This book was originally used in year 5 and 6. (Back)

16. Augustus Caesar's World: This book contains sections on the birth of world religions presented from a secular humanist point of view. Parents may wish to cover these sections closely with their children. AO has a KJV side by side comparison for Chapter 44, The Law of Moses with or without the verse references. Term 2: first half of book - 162 pgs Term 3: second half of book - 162 pgs (Back)

18. Trial and Triumph: Descriptions of some trials of the Christians may be intense; parents should preview chapters to determine suitability based on their children's sensitivities. If you prefer, you can skip this book and cover church history in Years 7-9 with a different book, Saints and Heroes, by George Hodges. This book tells church history from a definite Protestant perspective; some families may wish to skip this book or find an alternative. Trial and Triumph used to be online , but now only a sample of the book is available online. This is what we used to post about the online posting: Google Books does have permission from Canon Press to have Trial and Triumph in full online. Here is a statement from Canon Press: "I believe we have extended permission to them to display that title. Obviously we would love for folks to purchase hard copies but we understand the limitations of many folks. If they do benefit from the online version though, we would be grateful for some sort of review whether it be on a blog, on Amazon, or on our own website. Thanks for contacting us to check. We really appreciate it." - David Hoos, Canon Press - Customer Service www.canonpress.com (Back)

20. Genesis, Finding Our Roots: One AO Advisory member says, "this book shows one of many ways of looking at Genesis and thinking about how to interpret it: If the flood happened, what are some of the problems and issues that might have followed? How would people respond to such a cataclysmic event? How would I? What are some of the ways it could change my world and what I know? This has application outside of the Genesis flood no matter what you think of that event's historicity. This book fleshes out and makes the early characters of the Bible feel like real people and, one hopes, helps readers build the skill of thinking beyond what is written about an event into placing oneself in it and speculating and imagining how and what might result, one chain after another." Some families have used Ben Hur by Lew Wallace instead β α ( $amzn ) K Ω , scheduling Books 1-4 in Term 2 and Books 5-8 in Term 3. Suggested schedule of readings . (Back)

Recitation: Charlotte Mason's PNEU schools expected children to be able to recite two Bible verses and a poem for their term exams. We have listed suggestions, but students should be allowed to have some input into what is memorized for recitation. Some students will gravitate towards a specific poem, or want to memorize all of a Psalm, and that should be encouraged. There are some possible suggestions for Shakespeare passages on our Shakespeare recitations page . (Back)

22. The Complete Book of Marvels is a combination of two books: The Occident, and The Orient ( see contents ). Both have been reprinted by Living Books Press. There's a list of suggested supplemental videos for volume 1 at Wonder and Wildness blog . Note that in The Orient, ch 8 - The Slave City, Halliburton talks in a humorous vein about the purchase of two children from a slave market. The apparent callousness is shocking and difficult to read. Halliburton's travelling companion at the time says this never happened, and his own travel notes indicate that it did not happen. Instead this was a quick story he told off the cuff to a group of reporters. It's not clear who added it to the book, as his father helped with quite a bit of the editing. It is clear it didn't trouble his editors, publshers, or reviewers at the time. Orient was published in 1938 and by March of 1939 Halliburton was missing, presumed dead. We do not have any way of knowing if his views and attitudes, and those of his editors, would have changed over time in step with the rest of the west. Chip Deffaa, who retraced Halliburton's adventures in 1973, wrote, "To my surprise and amazement, I discovered his letters had been highly edited (doctored would be a better word) by his father before publication. Lines were changed, deleted, added. Not all of Halliburton's adventures took place as he described them. For example, he wrote that he had bought and sold slaves in Timbuktu, when in reality he had left the city in a rush to escape the flies. The slaves were an afterthought, a story he tried out on reporters at his hotel suite in Paris. They loved it." Read the article here . (Back)

23. Hillyer's Child's Geography of the World (out of print) is engagingly-written, but it was written in 1929 and many descriptions of people and places are outdated, not to mention the stereotypes that were commonly in use then but would be considered unacceptable by today's standards. If you have a copy and wish to use it, there's a table of contents here ) to help you schedule it over the year. (Back)

24. David Livingstone: If you were unable to obtain a copy of Halliburton's Book of Marvels or Hillyer's Child's Geography of the World, you may use Missionary Travels β α K for all terms of Year 6; alternate schedule . Livingstone's journeys were selected for their geography of Africa, so map work is vital. The map link goes to a Map created by Livingstone himself. (Back)

26. Material World/What the World Eats - How to use these books: Leave them out, preferably near a globe or world map, and browse through them together from time to time. Leave them out, browse through them and maybe once a month pick a country that especially interests your child. Look it up (briefly) on Wikipedia or in a good atlas. Read a little bit more about it. Find it on a map or globe. If your child is interested, he can pursue additional research in his free time and learn more about countries that particularly interest him, but this should be his own delight directed study or hobby. How not to use these books : as the basis of a unit study or a burdensome checklist of additional tasks to fulfill. Note: Material World: pg 16 and pg 70 have some National Geographic types of photos that parents may want to screen. Hungry Planet: What the World Eats by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio looks similar to What the World Eats; we think it could be used interchangeably. ( $amzn ) (Back)

27. Poetry: How do you "do" poetry? Simply read it and enjoy it, re-read it, read it again and listen to the sound of the phrases, let them paint a word picture in your mind. Do you feel like you need more direction? How to Read a Poem: Based on the Billy Collins Poem "Introduction to Poetry" by Tania Runyan is "less as an instructional book and more of an invitation." This is a suggested optional parent resource that encourages you read poetry for enjoyment. (Back)

28. Geography: SeterraOnline offers Free Map Quiz Games. If you have an iPad or iPhone, TapQuiz is a free map quiz app. (Back)

30. The following geography concepts should be explained and taught this year; a book is not necessary as these can be explained informally during walks and outings. AO's complete list of geography topics

Term 1: Animal features (feet, teeth, covering) and their purposes; how we use animals (meat, milk, fur, silk, horns, hooves, labor, pets) These topics are covered in these chapters: Long's Home Geography α ( £ ) ( £amzn ) 37. The Parts of Animals Long's Home Geography α 38. The Covering of Animals Long's Home Geography α 39. Uses of Animals

Term 2: Things mined from the earth: minerals and metals such as coal, iron, gold, silver, lead, tin, copper, mercury, salt. Quarried stones: granite, sandstone; limestone (chalk), marble, slate and their uses. Where brick and glass come from; mortar. These topics are covered in these chapters: Long's Home Geography α 41. Things Found in the Earth Long's Home Geography α 42. More About Things Found in the Earth

Term 3: People around the world live in different dwellings, eat, work, learn and play. Terms: agriculture (farming), stock-raising, mining, lumbering, fishing. Town people: manufacturing, trade/commerce, transportation and other occupations. These topics are covered in these chapters: Long's Home Geography α 43. How People Live, and What They Are Doing Long's Home Geography α 44. More About What People Are Doing Long's Home Geography α 45. A Review Lesson (Back)

32. Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy is used over two years -- the first six lessons are scheduled in Year 5, and the eight remaining lessons are scheduled in Year 6. We suggest your student read and narrate rather than do the discussion questions at the end of the chapters, and be selective about Projects and "Try This!" activities, choosing only those that illustrate the concept being learned. We hope to compile a list of which projects and activities we think should be done. The Notebooking Journal that goes with this book is not necessary, although projects and activities done from the textbook would be appropriate for your student's regular Nature Journal. (Back)

The Sea Around Us, which was previously used in Year 6, was moved to Year 9. If you are unable or don't wish to use Fulbright's Anatomy, we have two options you might consider:

1. If you prefer to use The Sea Around Us in Year 6, here is how it was scheduled:

Term 1 Wk 1 Sea Pt I ch 1 Gray Beginnings, first half Wk 2 Sea Pt I ch 1 Gray Beginnings, second half Wk 3 Sea Pt I ch 2 The Pattern of the Surface, first half Wk 4 Sea Pt I ch 2 The Pattern of the Surface, second half Wk 5 Sea Pt I ch 3 The Changing Year, first half Wk 6 Sea Pt I ch 3 The Changing Year, second half Wk 7 Sea Pt I ch 4 The Sunless Sea, first third Wk 8 Sea Pt I ch 4 The Sunless Sea, second third Wk 9 Sea Pt I ch 4 The Sunless Sea, last third Wk 10 Sea Pt I ch 5 Hidden Lands, first third Wk 11 Sea Pt I ch 5 Hidden Lands, second third Wk 12 Sea Pt I ch 5 Hidden Lands, last third Term 2 Wk 13 Sea Pt I ch 6 The Long Snowfall, all Wk 14 Sea Pt I ch 7 The Birth of an Island, first third Wk 15 Sea Pt I ch 7 The Birth of an Island, second third Wk 16 Sea Pt I ch 7 The Birth of an Island, last third Wk 17 Sea Pt I ch 8 The Shape of Ancient Seas, first half Wk 18 Sea Pt I ch 8 The Shape of Ancient Seas, second half Wk 19 Sea Pt II ch 9 Wind and Water, first third Wk 20 Sea Pt II ch 9 Wind and Water, second third Wk 21 Sea Pt II ch 9 Wind and Water, last third Wk 22 Sea Pt II ch 10 Wind, Sun, and the Spinning of, first quarter Wk 23 Sea Pt II ch 10 Wind, Sun, and the Spinning of, second quarter Wk 24 Sea Pt II ch 10 Wind, Sun, and the Spinning of, third quarter Term 3 Wk 25 Sea Pt II ch 10 Wind, Sun, and the Spinning of, last quarter Wk 26 Sea Pt II ch 11 The Moving Tides, first third Wk 27 Sea Pt II ch 11 The Moving Tides, second third Wk 28 Sea Pt II ch 11 The Moving Tides, last third Wk 29 Sea Pt III ch 12 The Global Thermostat, first third Wk 30 Sea Pt III ch 12 The Global Thermostat, second third Wk 31 Sea Pt III ch 12 The Global Thermostat, last third Wk 32 Sea Pt III ch 13 Wealth from the Salt Seas, first half Wk 33 Sea Pt III ch 13 Wealth from the Salt Seas, last half Wk 34 Sea Pt III ch 14 The Encircling Sea, first third Wk 35 Sea Pt III ch 14 The Encircling Sea, second third Wk 36 Sea Pt III ch 14 The Encircling Sea, last third

Term 1 wk 1 Under the Sea Wind ch 1 Flood Tide, first third wk 2 Under the Sea Wind ch 1 Flood Tide, middle third wk 3 Under the Sea Wind ch 1 Flood Tide, last third wk 4 Under the Sea Wind ch 2 Spring Flight, first half wk 5 Under the Sea Wind ch 2 Spring Flight, second half wk 6 Under the Sea Wind ch 3 Arctic Rendezvous, first quarter wk 7 Under the Sea Wind ch 3 Arctic Rendezvous, second quarter wk 8 Under the Sea Wind ch 3 Arctic Rendezvous, third quarter wk 9 Under the Sea Wind ch 3 Arctic Rendezvous, last quarter wk 10 Under the Sea Wind ch 4 Summer's End, first half wk 11 Under the Sea Wind ch 4 Summer's End, second half Term 2 wk 13 Under the Sea Wind ch 5 Winds Blowing Seaward, first half wk 14 Under the Sea Wind ch 5 Winds Blowing Seaward, second half wk 15 Under the Sea Wind ch 6 Migrants of the Spring Sea wk 16 Under the Sea Wind ch 7 Birth of a Mackerel wk 17 Under the Sea Wind ch 8 Hunters of the Plankton wk 18 Under the Sea Wind ch 9 The Harbor, first half wk 19 Under the Sea Wind ch 9 The Harbor, second half wk 20 Under the Sea Wind ch 10 Seaways, first half wk 21 Under the Sea Wind ch 10 Seaways, second half wk 22 Under the Sea Wind ch 11 Indian Summer of the Sea, first half wk 23 Under the Sea Wind ch 11 Indian Summer of the Sea, second half Term 3 wk 25 Under the Sea Wind ch 12 Seine Haul wk 26 Under the Sea Wind ch 13 Jorney to the Sea, first half wk 27 Under the Sea Wind ch 13 Jorney to the Sea, second half wk 28 Under the Sea Wind ch 14 Winter Haven, first half wk 29 Under the Sea Wind ch 14 Winter Haven, second half wk 30 Under the Sea Wind ch 15 Return, first half wk 31 Under the Sea Wind ch 15 Return, second half

33. It Couldn't Just Happen: Newer editions have slightly different page numbers but the chapters are the same. If you're following AO's weekly schedules, your page numbers may not match up with the schedule, but chapter titles should. (Back)

34. Age of Fable, used over three years, is a book about Greek mythology, and some editions use illustrations of nudes, which some families might find objectionable. This year: ch 29 (Ulysses) - end (Druids) Term 1: ch 29 (Return of Ulysses) to ch 33 (Camilla, Opening the Gates, Camilla) Term 2: ch 33 (Evander, Infant Rome) to ch 36 (The Unicorn, the Salamander) Term 3: ch 37 (Zoroaster, Hindu Mythology) to ch 41 (Iona) (Back)

36. The Iliad and Odyssey: two other options are Tales of Troy by Andrew Lang β α ( $amzn ) K (the sections titled Ulysses the Sacker of Cities and The Wanderings of Ulysses are retelling The Iliad and The Odyssey) or The Iliad of Homer, by Barbara Leonie Picard ( $amzn ) We have scheduled some worthy retellings of The Iliad, but if you prefer the original, we suggest the translation by Robert Fagles ( $amzn ) ( K ) The Iliad is 24 "books"; to use this in Term 3, you will need to schedule two "books" per week, which will add substantially to the term's reading load. Adding the original version of The Odyssey will add more on top of that. (Back)

38. Free Reading books are books that no child should miss, but rather than overloading school time, these can be read during free time. No narrations need be required from these books. Advisory member Wendi C. suggests, "How you handle these is up to you..." ( more ) Parents should also explain to students that historical fiction, while often well-researched, is still fiction, and contains the author's ideas of how things might have happened. Books with asterisks pertain to that term's historical studies. (Back)

For those on a strict budget, recommended purchases are:

The Story of the World, Volume 4: The Modern Age, by Susan Wise Bauer (used in year 5 and 6) ( $amzn ) ( K ) Handbook of Nature Study, by Anna Botsford Comstock is used for Years 1-6; ( $amzn ) (Also online, but would be cumbersome to utilize that way.) a math program Augustus Caesar's World, by Genevieve Foster ( $amzn ) The Mystery of the Periodic Table, by Benjamin Wiker ( $amzn ) ( K ) The Elements, by Theodore Gray ( $amzn ) Material World: A Global Family Portrait by Peter Menzel and What the World Eats by Faith D'Aluisio and Peter Menzel -- these are not required, but they're are nice to look through; we suggest seeing if your library has them. Genesis, Finding Our Roots, by Ruth Beechick ( $amzn ) -- unless you plan to read Ben-Hur instead. (Ben-Hur is online.) Never Give In (Winston Churchill), by Stephen Mansfield ( $amzn ) (If your library has a child-appropriate biography of Churchill, you could use that.) It Couldn't Just Happen, by Lawrence Richards ( $amzn ) ( K ) Archimedes and the Door of Science, by Jeanne Bendick if your library doesn't have it ( $amzn ) ( K ) Galileo and the Magic Numbers, by Sidney Rosen ( K ) Albert Einstein and the Theory of Relativity by Robert Cwiklik ( $amzn ) OR Ordinary Genius by Stephanie McPherson ( $amzn ) or other age-appropriate biography of Albert Einstein. a Latin/foreign language program Animal Farm, by George Orwell (check libray) ( ChrBk ) ( $amzn ) ( K ) The Hobbit, by Tolkien (check library) ( $amzn ) ( K )

Charlotte Mason created a "List of Attainments;" what a child should be able to do by age 6, and by age 12. It might be helpful to take a look at this list since many Year 6 students are around age 12.

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Books for Year Six

There are hundreds of books available for year six. We have selected ONLY  the ones we think are most useful and included them below.

Home study structured courses are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to using books. The main advantages are:

• All the work is fully planned and structured for you, so you don’t need to decide which books to use and which topics to focus on.
• They tend to include a range of activities to consolidate core skills in a fun and engaging way.
• With many different courses available, it is easy to pick the right course for your needs and level of ability.
• As you don’t have to buy lots of different books, they can be far more cost effective.

If you are considering using a structured course we recommend using Learning Street’s find your course tool as it allows you to quickly identify the ideal course based on your child’s year group, maturity and current level of ability.

In addition, we have developed four Free Preparation guides for year six  which you are able to find on our  Year Six Preparation Guides page .

Please read the preparation guide you feel MOST suits your situation then you’ll be able to see which of the resources we suggest you use and when.

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Maths Preparation

Schofield and Sims Mental Arithmetic Book 4 and Answers

Carol Vorderman Maths Problem Solving 10 minutes a day (9-11)

Scholastic Maths National Curriculum Practice Book Year Six

Times Tables

Carol Vorderman 10 minutes a day times tables

CGP Practice and Learn Times Tables 7-11

Remember: Use Games and songs as well to keep things fresh – Here’s a good game you could try – Times tables plus snap card game

English Preparation

Schofield and Sims Springboard Book 7 then Book 8

Scholastic Grammar and Punctuation Workbook Ages 10-11

Schofield and Sims Comprehension Book 4

Scholastic English Practice Book Year 6

Scholastic National Curriculum – Maths Revision Guide Year Six

Scholastic National Curriculum – English Revision Guide Year Six

Collins Year 6 Maths – Targeted Practice Book

Collins Year 6 English – Targeted Practice Book

Exam Preparation for Year 6 End of Year Exams

Scholastic – Reading Test Papers – Year 6

Scholastic – Grammar, Spelling Punctuation Test Papers – Year 6

Scholastic – Maths Test Papers – Year 6

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When planning an author study , one of the most important considerations is (of course!) deciding which author to focus on, as your students will be spending a good amount of time getting to know them.

While selecting an author who you know already resonates with your students is a great place to start, there are three other key factors that can ensure your students get the most out of their author study.

1. A Variety of Titles

Look for an author who has a variety of titles appropriate for your students’ grade level. This will enable students to easily make comparisons across texts, identify common themes and styles, and determine how an author’s personal experiences may have contributed to their works. Patricia Polacco , for example, was bullied as a child for her dyslexia, and her life experiences have shaped many of her stories.

2. New Genres and Styles

Think about if your students may benefit from exposure to a different genre , author voice, or style. Rick Riordan’s books, for instance, can help older students discover the nuances of fantasy mystery novels, while young readers may learn about new traditions through delightful stories like Bringing in the New Year  from Grace Lin .

3. Curriculum Syncing

Finally, determine how a particular author will boost your broader curriculum. For older students exploring more complex topics of natural science, Gary Paulsen’s wilderness-themed novels can help students make deeper connections with nature.

By exploring these collections with your students, you can help build their reading fluency, deepen their understanding of stories, and develop their critical thinking skills. 

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Dot and the Kangaroo

Lost and afraid in the darkening bush, Dot is befriended by a kind Kangaroo. She eats the berries of…

Year: Primary, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Ethel Charlotte Pedley Illustrator: Frank Mahony Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Australia Published year: 1899

I Own the Racecourse!

Andy Hoddel was different from other boys. He never really understood the game they played, in which…

Year: Primary, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Patricia Wrightson Publisher: Text Publishing Published year: 1968

Little Brother

The shots were so close they seemed to explode inside Vithy's head. He threw himself to the ground …

Year: Primary, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Allan Baillie Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 1985

My Girragundji

The story of an Aboriginal boy whose house is invaded by a Hairyman – a spirit the old people call…

Year: Primary, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Meme McDonald, Boori Monty Pryor Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 1998

Seven Little Australians

'Without doubt Judy was the worst of the seven, probably because she was the cleverest.' Her father…

Year: Primary, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Ethel Turner Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 1894

The Silver Donkey

One bright spring morning in the woods of France, a soldier, blinded by the war, is found by a …

Year: Primary, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Sonya Hartnett Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 2007

When Storm Boy goes walking along the beach or over the sandhills, or in the sanctuary the birds are…

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The great dome of the sky, black, star-sprinkled, arched above him, appearing at that moment so …

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Tjarany Roughtail

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The Bible in a Year: A Guided Bible Study Reading Plan to Read the Bible in 52 Weeks (Premium Hardcover Keepsake Edition) Hardcover – November 16, 2021

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​​A Bible Study Reading Plan To Learn the Bible in a Year And Cultivate Your Relationship With God

​​Studying God’s Word is undoubtedly one of the best ways to grow your faith. The Bible in a Year offers a simple yet fulfilling path to reading the Bible — from start to finish — in one year. By setting aside time each day to learn about God’s character, you can build your foundation of trust in God and better understand His purpose in your life.

The Bible is filled with lessons that are necessary for us, as Christians, to understand so that we can live our lives the way God has intended. Author Lauren Ibach leads us through each week with a devotion, showing us how God’s character is revealed throughout the readings. Understanding His character makes us stronger Christians.

This bible study guide is a reading plan that will take you through every word, verse, lesson and prayer in the Bible, without feeling overwhelmed. Nurture your relationship with God and become a stronger believer as your faith grows each time you read His word.

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• Print length 216 pages
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Reading the Bible from start to finish can be an intimidating thought for many people. Yet, reading and studying God’s Word is a fundamental part of Christianity. Both the Old and the New Testaments reveal characteristics of God, Jesus, and the saints that teach us valuable lessons about our own lives.

The Bible in a Year is organized by daily readings with space for notes and journaling each day. Author Lauren Ibach leads you through six readings per week, allowing a grace day for those who may need extra time to focus on the readings. Lauren’s weekly devotionals explore how God’s character was revealed in that week’s Scripture, and encourage time for reflection. Gorgeous hand-lettered artwork throughout this Bible journal will further inspire and help you remember what you learned.

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paper Peony Press (November 16, 2021)
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Lauren Ibach is an artist and writer with a passion for helping women center their lives on Christ and His Word. She creates hand-lettered artwork, products, resources, and blog posts to proclaim the Gospel and inspire others to love and follow Jesus.

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