Children are encouraged to read anything at their reading level. The lists are only suggestions and examples. Many of the books may be out being enjoyed by another reader but don't panic--simply place a hold or choose another book.
Many of the books on these lists can be checked out of the library in Quincy and many of them are also owned by other South Shore libraries in the Old Colony Library Network. If the book you want is checked out, you can place a hold on it either at the library or online. Click on the underlined titles to check availability in the library catalog.
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Grade 6
Harry Potter Series [1] by J.K. Rowling
Young Merlin Trilogy [2] by J. Yolen
The Lighting Thief Series [3] by R. Riordan
Royal Diaries (Series) [4] by various authors
Midnight Magic [5] by Avi
Hachiko Waits [6] by L. Newman
Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul [7] by J. Canfield
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants [8] by A. Brashares
Do The Math Series [9] by W. Lichtman
Sky Pioneer [10] by C. Szabo
Madam President [11] by C. Thimmesh
Confucius, The Golden Rule [12] by R. Freedman
Jim Thorpe, Original All-American [13] by J. Bruchac
Chasing Vermeer [14] by Blue Balliett
Al Capone Does My Shirts [15] by Gennifer Choldenko
Absolutely Normal Chaos [16] by Sharon Creech
Bud Not Buddy [17] by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Tale of Despereaux [18] by Kate DiCamillio
Hoot [19] by Carl Hiaasen
Savvy [20] by Ingrid Law
A Wrinkle in Time [21] by Madeline L’Engle
Ella Enchanted [22] by Gale Carson Levine
Chronicles of Narnia [23] by C. S. Lewis
Island of the Blue Dolphins [24] by Scott O’Dell
Peter and the Starcatchers [25] by Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry
Stargirl [26] by Jerry Spinelli
The Egypt Game [27] by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Finding Courage by J.M. Bedell (this title is not available in OCLN)
The Education of Little Tree [28] by Forrest Carter
A Week in the Woods [29] by Andrew Clements
Heartbeat [30] by Sharon Creech
The Breadwinner [31] by Deborah Ellis
The Thief Lord [32] by Cornelia Funke
A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry For Children [33] by Caroline Kennedy
Travel Team [34] by Mike Lupica
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH [35] by Robert C. O’Brien
Esperanza Rising [36] by Pam Munoz Ryan
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen [37] by Dyan Sheldon
Space Station Seventh Grade [38] by Jerry Spinelli
The Mysterious Benedict Society [39] by Trenton Stewart
The Hobbit [40] by J.R.R. Tolkien
Nothing But the Truth [41] by Avi
The Hunger Games Trilogy [42] by Suzanne Collins
Witness [43] by Karen Hesse
Our Only May Amelia [44] by Jennifer Holm
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town [45] by Kimberly Willis Holt
New Boy [46] by Julian Houston
Touching Spirit Bear [47] by Ben Mikaelsen
Fiona McGilray’s Story [48] by Clare Pastore
Within Reach: My Everest Story [49] by Mark Pfetzer
A Break with Charity: A Story about the Salem Witch Trials [50] by Ann Rinaldi
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer [51] by James L. Swanson
The Book Thief [52] by Markus Zusak
Eragon [53] by C. Paolini
Artemis Fowl (Series) [54] by E. Colfer
Redwall (Series) [55] by B. Jacques
Circle of Magic (Series) [56] by T. Pierce
Inkheart (Series) [57] by C. Funke
Harry Potter Series [1] by J.K. Rowling
Crispin, The Cross of Lead [58] by Avi
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul [59] by D. Canfield
Zoe Rising [60] by P. Conrad
Maximum Ride [61] by J. Patterson
Night Hoops [62] by C. Deuker
Unfrightened Dark [63] by I. Holland
Alex Rider (Series) [64] by A. Horowitz
Tales from the Red Sox Dugout [65] by J. Prime
Rick & Lanie’s Excellent Kitchen Adventures [66] by R. Bayless
Remember: The Journey to School Integration [67] by T. Morrison
Bone Detectives [68] by D. Jackson
Calligraphy for Kids [69] by E. Winters
The Good, The Bad and The Slimy [70] by S. Latta
Cave Paintings to Picasso [71] by H. Sayre
Arctic Thaw [72] by P. Lourie