6th Grade Summer Reading
Please read a minimum of 2 books. Use the list below if you need suggestions! Make sure to keep track of all the books you read on your summer reading journal list!
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Found (Haddix)
When thirteen-year old Jonah and Chip learn they were discovered on a plane that appeared out of nowhere, full of babies with no adults, they realize that they have uncovered a mystery involving time travel. If you liked this book read the rest of the series!
When thirteen-year old Jonah and Chip learn they were discovered on a plane that appeared out of nowhere, full of babies with no adults, they realize that they have uncovered a mystery involving time travel. If you liked this book read the rest of the series!
The Hobbit (Tolkien)
Mr. K reports that The Hobbit has been one of his favorite books for years. “I have read it many times, each time taking something new from the book!” Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.
Mr. K reports that The Hobbit has been one of his favorite books for years. “I have read it many times, each time taking something new from the book!” Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.
The Hunger Games (Collins)
Sixteen–year old Katniss Everdeen accidentally becomes a contender in the annual Hunger Games, a grave competition hosted by the Capitol, where young boys and girls are pitted against one another in a televised fight to the death.
Sixteen–year old Katniss Everdeen accidentally becomes a contender in the annual Hunger Games, a grave competition hosted by the Capitol, where young boys and girls are pitted against one another in a televised fight to the death.
The Boy on the Wooden Box (Leyson)
This is the moving memoir of Leon Leyson who grew up in Poland during World War II. He survived the war thanks to his bravery, street smarts and Oskar Schindler. He was one of the youngest people Mr. Schindler put on his “list”.
This is the moving memoir of Leon Leyson who grew up in Poland during World War II. He survived the war thanks to his bravery, street smarts and Oskar Schindler. He was one of the youngest people Mr. Schindler put on his “list”.
Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg (Philbrick)
Taking place during the Civil War, Homer’s brother has been sold into the Union Army by their guardian. Homer goes on a long, dangerous quest to find his brother and save him.
Taking place during the Civil War, Homer’s brother has been sold into the Union Army by their guardian. Homer goes on a long, dangerous quest to find his brother and save him.
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library (Grabenstein)
Mr. Lemoncello loves games and has built a special library in his town. Twelve kids are picked to be locked down in the library overnight where they find out the details of Mr. Lemoncello’s new game. The winner will receive the grand prize!
Mr. Lemoncello loves games and has built a special library in his town. Twelve kids are picked to be locked down in the library overnight where they find out the details of Mr. Lemoncello’s new game. The winner will receive the grand prize!
Game Changers Series (Lupica)
This is a great sports series that reinforces doing the right thing and sportsmanship. A must read for sports lovers.
This is a great sports series that reinforces doing the right thing and sportsmanship. A must read for sports lovers.
Sky Raiders Book 1 (Mull)
Cole and his friends are taken from their homes in Arizona to the magical world of the Outskirts. While Cole is on a quest to rescue his friends, who were taken by slavers, he meets new friends and enemies and learns a lot about magic.
Cole and his friends are taken from their homes in Arizona to the magical world of the Outskirts. While Cole is on a quest to rescue his friends, who were taken by slavers, he meets new friends and enemies and learns a lot about magic.
Hypnotist (Korman)
Twelve-year old Jackson always thought he just had really good luck. Things always seem to work out well for him. Eventually, he finds out that it is not luck; he can hypnotize those around him!
Twelve-year old Jackson always thought he just had really good luck. Things always seem to work out well for him. Eventually, he finds out that it is not luck; he can hypnotize those around him!
Ida B. (Hannigan)
Ida B. has plans to maximize fun, avoid disaster and possibly save the world. However, when ehr parents force her to go to regular school, her plans become compromised.
Ida B. has plans to maximize fun, avoid disaster and possibly save the world. However, when ehr parents force her to go to regular school, her plans become compromised.
When I was Young in the Mountains (Rylant)
In this beautifully illustrated book, a young girl remembers her simple, peaceful life tucked away in the mountains with her grandparents.
In this beautifully illustrated book, a young girl remembers her simple, peaceful life tucked away in the mountains with her grandparents.
The New Kid (Green)
Tommy is the new kid in town again. He and his dad are always on the run. The baseball coach in his new school finds out Tommy has a good arm (in a not so good way). Will Baseball save Tommy and the coach?
Tommy is the new kid in town again. He and his dad are always on the run. The baseball coach in his new school finds out Tommy has a good arm (in a not so good way). Will Baseball save Tommy and the coach?
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