The Ultimate List of Books for 6th Graders

Keep reading for over 50 sixth grade books that kids will love!

Every school system is different, but when I was growing up sixth grade meant the dreaded M word. Middle school. I think I was more terrified of middle school than high school.

Actually, I think I was scared of the scary Hollywood version of high school where danger lurked around every corner and every bathroom. But that’s a story for another time.

Middle school was scary because it felt like the first step towards becoming an adult. No recess, more homework, bigger classes, extracurricular sports, electives, etc.

Sadly, I don’t remember reading for fun a lot in middle school. It seems like you just didn’t have the time. So I had to do a lot of research for these sixth grade blog posts to find the best read alouds, classics, book series, and more. They are aimed at a sixth grade reading level or around 12 years old. Let’s get started!

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Books for 6th Graders

Searching for a book list for a 6th grader? This 6th grade reading list is just what you are looking for featuring 25 books of various genres.

Looking for read alouds for older kids or students? Click here for 10 of the best read aloud books for 6th graders! Books like Where the Red Fern Grows and Peter Pan!

Click here for a simple list of 10 books that all sixth grade girls will adore! Books like Ella Enchanted and The Witch of Blackbird Pond.

Looking to find a book for 6th grade boy? Check out this post for 10 awesome and varied books like Redwall and The Giver.

Does your 12 year old boy or girl need a good book? This post includes 10 of the top books for 12 year olds! Books like Island of the Blue Dolphins and A Long Walk to Water.

Are you looking for a classic book for your 12 year old boy or girl? Don't miss this post for 10 classic books 12 year olds will love! Books like Tom Sawyer and Lord of the Flies!

If you are looking book suggestions for 6th graders, check out this post! 10 eclectic book selections, like Julie of the Wolves and Echo, that all sixth graders are sure to enjoy!

Are you searching for the perfect book series for your kids? This post has 10 6th grade book series are sure to please even the pickiest of readers! Featuring books like a Wrinkle in Time and A Series of Unfortunate Events.