Sixth

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Sixth Grade Reading Suggestions
//Among the Hidden// by Margaret Peterson Haddix: An action adventure set in the future //Because of Winn Dixie// by Kate DiCamillo: A girl adjusts to a new town. //The Boxer// by Charlotte Wilcox: Information about boxers. //The Devil's Arithmetic// by Jane Yolen: Historical fiction set during the Holocaust. //The Hobbit// by J.R.R. Tolkien: Classic fantasy adventure with plenty of action. //How to Train Your Dragon// by Cressida Cowell: A humorous fantasy adventure with an unlikely hero //Junie B. Jones// by Barbara Park: A humorous series of school stories with a spunky main character. //Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride// by Kate DiCamillo: A humorous story with a pig. //Oh, the Places You'll Go!// by Dr. Seuss: An inspirational journey. //Percy Jackson and the Olympians// by Rick Riordan: A series of adventures involving Greek myths. //Pinocchio the Boy// by Lane Smith: Classic fairy tale. //Redwall// by Brian Jacques: Action adventure with sword-wielding animals. //Scaredy Squirrel// by Melanie Watt: A funny picture book about a timid squirrel. //A Series of Unfortunate Events// by Lemony Snicket: A terrible tale with adventure, dark humor and secrets. //The Tale of Despereaux// by Kate DiCamillo: An unusual mouse falls in love with a princess. //Walt Disney// by Jim Fanning: An interesting biography. //The Wee Free Men// by Terry Pratchett: A humorous fantasy adventure with a strong female character //Where the Red Fern Grows// by Wilson Rawls: The adventures of a boy and his hunting dogs