These tween readers want books that are mirrors to their own lives and doors and windows into the lives of others. Young readers at this age love books that relate to their lives, books about growing up, identity, belonging, friendships, or bullying. But feel free to read the reviews, too! What makes a good book for a sixth grader? Then, you can scan through this list for topics and genres without having to read each review.
Because it’s always helpful to match a child’s interests with the books that they read, I’ve included topics of note next to the genre tag (mental health, zombies, coming of age), and I’ve bolded the sentence that summarizes the book. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaserġ00 Best Middle Grade Books for 6th GradersĮach book review includes a genre tag, so look for the genre terms mystery, fantasy, realistic (also called contemporary), historical fiction, funny, and science fiction to help you find a good book in a genre that your children or students want to read.Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts.The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.The Adventurers Guild by Zach Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos.Charlie Hernandez and the League of Shadows by Ryan Calejo.Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger.Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud.Edge of Extinction The Ark Plan by Laura Martin.Best Books in a Series for 6th Grade Boys & Girls
