20 Best Books For 6Th Grade Girls (2026 Update)

A new york times bestselling series a usa today bestselling series a california young reader medal–winning series in this riveting series opener, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first.twelve-year-old sophie has never quite fit into her life. she’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. and sophie has a secret—she’s a telepath, someone who can read minds. but the day sophie meets fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she’s not alone. he’s a telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well…she isn’t. fitz opens sophie’s eyes to a shocking truth, and almost instantly she is forced to leave behind her family for a new life in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known. but sophie still has secrets, and they’re buried deep in her memory for good reason: the answers are dangerous and in high-demand. what is her true identity, and why was she hidden among humans? the truth could mean life or death—and time is running out.

The ultimate 6th-grade workbook, with hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject! it’s fun to be smart! loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted,brain quest 6th grade workbookreviews and reinforces what kids are learning in the classroom in an instantly engaging, entertaining way. each page is jam packed with hands-on activities and games covering language arts, multiplication and division, ratios and proportions, statistics and probability, social studies, science, and much, much more—with friendly illustrations throughout. aligned with common core state standards and expertly vetted by award-winning teachers, this workbook is designed to appeal to kids’ natural curiosity, with interactive layouts and easy-to-follow explanations that take the intimidation out of learning. plus, it’s written to help parents follow along and explain key concepts for homework help! with colorful stickers, a fold-out poster, award certificate, and brain quest mini decks in the back.also available: summer brain quest workbooks (pre-k & k through grades 5 & 6) and brain quest decks (pre-k through grade 7).

Go-getter brianna justice is back and on assignment with her local newspaper in this third book in the popular president series! when budding middle school journalist brianna justice learns that yavonka steele, rising star of the nightly news broadcast, is looking to mentor a student as part of a program at her school, she's thrilled! that is until she's paired instead with a "boring" reporter from the community news desk.but when she's asked to interview students from a girls' coding program at price academy, an inner-city middle school, this suburban girl has no idea what to expect. will brianna learn to ignore stereotypes and embrace the world around her? sherri winston crafts another winning story in the president series, full of humor, heart, and a deeper examination of stereotypes and how they can throw a wrench in middle school life.

They included her teacher, her classmates and a boy! she remembers this like it was yesterday, but it was forty years ago. now, she wants to share, with everyone, her incredible true story of what happened that year in sixth grade. about the author tammie bloise ferro is a lifelong resident of lakeland, florida, although she wasn¿t born there. she was only one year old when her parents moved there from olean, new york. she has a passion for horses and she loves to make people laugh!

The beloved, newbery medal–winning classic is now in paperback! with more than a million copies sold, the girl who drank the moon is a must-read for fans of timeless fantasy fables. and coming in march 2022, an immersive new fantasy from kelly barnhill, the ogress and the orphans! every year, the people of the protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. they hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. but the witch in the forest, xan, is kind. she shares her home with a wise swamp monster and a perfectly tiny dragon. xan rescues the children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey. one year, xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. xan decides she must raise this girl, whom she calls luna, as her own. as luna’s thirteenth birthday approaches, her magic begins to emerge—with dangerous consequences. meanwhile, a young man from the protectorate is determined to free his people by killing the witch. deadly birds with uncertain intentions flock nearby. a volcano, quiet for centuries, rumbles just beneath the earth’s surface. and the woman with the tiger’s heart is on the prowl . . .

The newbery honor award winner and new york times bestseller roller girl is a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby—perfect for fans of raina telgemeier's smile! for most of her twelve years, astrid has done everything with her best friend nicole. but after astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. and so begins the most difficult summer of astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship. as the end of summer nears and her first roller derby bout (and junior high!) draws closer, astrid realizes that maybe she is strong enough to handle the bout, a lost friendship, and middle school… in short, strong enough to be a roller girl. in this graphic novel debut that earned a newbery honor and five starred reviews, real-life derby girl victoria jamieson has created an inspiring coming-of-age story about friendship, perseverance, and girl power!

A national and new york times bestseller! the creators of real friends shannon hale and leuyen pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, best friends.follow your heart. find your people.sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. shannon’s got a sure spot in the in-crowd called the group, and her best friend is their leader, jen, the most popular girl in school. but the rules are always changing, and shannon has to scramble to keep up. she never knows which tv shows are cool, what songs to listen to, and who she’s allowed to talk to. who makes these rules, anyway? and does shannon have to follow them? a school library journal best book of 2019a chicago public library best of the best book of 2019a national public radio (npr) best book of 2019one of nbc today's 26 best kids' books of 20192020 bank street college of education best children's books of the year list

In this follow-up to president of the whole fifth grade, brianna navigates her toughest challenge yet: middle school! brianna justice is determined to raise enough money for the big class trip to washington, d.c., but she's up against a lot: classmates who all pretend to be something they're not, a new nemesis determined to run her out of office, and the sinking feeling she's about to lose her two best friends for good. but just when she begins to lose hope, she comes to realize that sometimes surprises can turn out even better than the best-laid plans.sherri winston tells a story brimming with humor and heart as brianna navigates the ins and outs of middle school, discovering that inspiration can come when you least expect it.

Instant #1 new york times bestseller! instant #1 indiebound bestseller! anyone who's ever been underestimated or overshadowed will find inspiration in this empowering new picture book from meena harris, new york times-bestselling author of kamala and maya's big idea. when a young girl sees a strong woman on tv labeled as "too assertive" and "too ambitious," it sends her on a journey of discovery through past, present, and future about the challenges faced by women and girls and the ways in which they can reframe, redefine, and reclaim words meant to knock them down. as ambitious girl says: no "too that" or "too this"will stop what's inside us from flowering.

Girls love horses! horsewoman rebecca ondov invites tweens (ages 8 to 12) to experience life around horses—caring for them, getting to know their personalities, training them, and loving them. along the way, girls will discover more about themselves—who they are, how much god loves them, and what he wants them to do.using their love for horses as a base, great horse stories for girls helps girls:build confidence in god's love and provisioncreate stronger friendshipsknow how to handle "the blues"make wise choicesdevelop an active prayer lifedaughters will enjoy these true stories of interacting with horses and encounter life-changing truths that will help them grow strong spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.

A lightning strike gave her a super power…but even a super genius can't solve the problem of middle school. this smart and funny novel is perfect for fans of the fourteenth goldfish, rain reign, and counting by sevens.lucy callahan was struck by lightning. she doesn't remember it, but it changed her life forever. the zap gave her genius-level math skills, and ever since, lucy has been homeschooled. now, at 12 years old, she's technically ready for college. she just has to pass 1 more test–middle school! lucy's grandma insists: go to middle school for 1 year. make 1 friend. join 1 activity. and read 1 book (that's not a math textbook!). lucy's not sure what a girl who does calculus homework for fun can possibly learn in 7th grade. she has everything she needs at home, where nobody can make fun of her rigid routines or her superpowered brain. the equation of lucy's life has already been solved. unless there's been a miscalculation? a celebration of friendship, stacy mcanulty's smart and thoughtful middle-grade debut reminds us all to get out of our comfort zones and embrace what makes us different.an npr best book of the yeara kirkus reviews best book of the year"an engaging story, full of heart and hope. readers of all ages will root for lucy, aka lightning girl. no miscalculations here!" –kate beasley, author of gertie's leap to greatness

Little women with a twist: four sisters from a blended family experience the challenges and triumphs of life in nyc in this beautiful full-color graphic novel perfect for fans of roller girl and smile.meg, jo, beth, and amy are having a really tough year: with their father serving in the military overseas, they must work overtime to make ends meet…and each girl is struggling in her own way. whether it's school woes, health issues, boy troubles, or simply feeling lost, the march sisters all need the same thing: support from each other. only by coming together–and sharing lots of laughs and tears–will these four young women find the courage to discover who they truly are as individuals…and as a family. meg is the eldest march, and she has a taste for the finer things in life. she dreams of marrying rich, enjoying fabulous clothes and parties, and leaving her five-floor walk-up apartment behind. jo pushes her siblings to be true to themselves, yet feels like no one will accept her for who she truly is. her passion for writing gives her an outlet to feel worthy in the eyes of her friends and family. beth is the shy sister with a voice begging to be heard. but with a guitar in hand, she finds a courage that inspires her siblings to seize the day and not take life for granted. amy may be the baby of the family, but she has the biggest personality. though she loves to fight with her sisters, her tough exterior protects a vulnerable heart that worries about her family's future.

★★★★★ over 2,000 five-star reviews for the secret agent 6th grader series on amazon and goodreads! three laugh-out-loud books bundled into one action-packed collection – brody valentine was just a normal kid until he stumbled upon glitch, a secret agency at his school… my name is brody valentine, and this is the story of how i accidentally became a 6th grade secret agent at my school. you see, my life is plain and boring, just how i like it. not too hot – not too cold – perfectly normal. that is, until a dangerous secret fell into my lap. everything i knew to be true was completely flipped around and suddenly i've found myself buried in special codes and conspiracies. now i'm being hunted because my brain knows a secret about my school so huge that your head would explode if you heard it. **note: this paperback collects books 1-3 in a single book and is not a boxed set** this collection includes three hilarious books in one place: secret agent 6th grader, secret agent 6th grader 2: ice cold suckerpunch, and secret agent 6th grader 3: extra large soda jerk. what readers are saying: ★★★★★ "great for kids, entertaining for grownups!" ★★★★★ "awesome to read with kids!" ★★★★★ "my 9 year old boy couldn't put it down and now wants the whole series!" ★★★★★ "my great grandson received three secret agent books and loved them all!" ★★★★★ "the story was perfect for an 11-year-old boy!" ★★★★★ "my 10 year old granddaughter devoured this book!" ★★★★★ "my 5th grader loves this book!"

From the newbery-award winning author of holes when laura sibbie starts a secret club at school, makes the other members them give her something totally embarrassing as "insurance," to make sure they don't tell anyone else about the club. she promises to keep the insurance secret, unless someone blabs. gabriel, who never tells on anybody, would be a perfect member of pig city. he wants to join, too. but when laura asks him, something goes terribly wrong. now there are two secret clubs in mr. doyle's class, and guess who's the head of the new one-gabriel! each club is determined to topple the other, and nobody's secrets are safe.

From the newbery-award winning author of holes when laura sibbie starts a secret club at school, makes the other members them give her something totally embarrassing as "insurance," to make sure they don't tell anyone else about the club. she promises to keep the insurance secret, unless someone blabs. gabriel, who never tells on anybody, would be a perfect member of pig city. he wants to join, too. but when laura asks him, something goes terribly wrong. now there are two secret clubs in mr. doyle's class, and guess who's the head of the new one-gabriel! each club is determined to topple the other, and nobody's secrets are safe.

A true story from raina telgemeier, the #1 new york times bestselling, multiple eisner award-winning author of smile, sisters, drama, and ghosts raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. it soon becomes clear that raina's tummy trouble isn't going away… and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. what's going on? raina telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face — and conquer — her fears.

Please note that the following individual books as per original isbn and cover image in this listing shall be dispatched collectively: geek girl complete 6 books collection box set by holly smale (geek girl, model misfit, picture perfect, all that glitters, head over heels & forever geek): geek girl: my name is harriet manners, and i am a geek.” harriet manners knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear, a “jiffy” lasts 1/100th of a second, and the average person laughs 15 times per day. model misfit: my name is harriet manners, and i am still a geek.” model misfit is the sequel to award-winning no. 1 uk debut geek girl.harriet manners knows a lot of facts. – she knows that humans have 70,000 thoughts per day. – she knows that geek + model = a whole new set of graffiti on your belongings. picture perfect: my name is harriet manners, and i’ll always be a geek.” it’s the hilarious third book in the bestselling award-winning geek girl series! now in paperback. harriet manners knows more facts than most. – she knows that new york is the most populous city in the united states. all that glitters: “my name is harriet manners, and i have always been a geek.” the fourth book in the award-winning geek girl series. – harriet manners knows many things. head over heels: “my name is harriet manners, and i will always be a geek.” the fifth book in the bestselling, award-winning geek girl series. – harriet manners knows almost every fact there is. – she knows duck-billed platypuses don’t have stomachs. forever geek: my name is harriet manners and i’ll be a geek forever… the final book in the bestselling, award-winning geek girl series is here! harriet manners knows almost every fact there is. modelling isn’t a sure-fire route to popularity. neither is making endless lists.

A thrilling new novel from #1 new york times bestselling author lisa see explores the lives of a chinese mother and her daughter who has been adopted by an american couple. li-yan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea. there is ritual and routine, and it has been ever thus for generations. then one day a jeep appears at the village gate the first automobile any of them have seen and a stranger arrives. in this remote yunnan village, the stranger finds the rare tea he has been seeking and a reticent akha people. in her biggest seller, snow flower and the secret fan, see introduced the yao people to her readers. here she shares the customs of another chinese ethnic minority, the akha, whose world will soon change. li-yan, one of the few educated girls on her mountain, translates for the stranger and is among the first to reject the rules that have shaped her existence. when she has a baby outside of wedlock, rather than stand by tradition, she wraps her daughter in a blanket, with a tea cake hidden in her swaddling, and abandons her in the nearest city. after mother and daughter have gone their separate ways, li-yan slowly emerges from the security and insularity of her village to encounter modern life while haley grows up a privileged and well-loved california girl. despite haley s happy home life, she wonders about her origins; and li-yan longs for her lost daughter. they both search for and find answers in the tea that has shaped their family s destiny for generations. a powerful story about a family, separated by circumstances, culture, and distance, tea girl of hummingbird lane paints an unforgettable portrait of a little known region and its people and celebrates the bond that connects mothers and daughters."

A thrilling new novel from #1 new york times bestselling author lisa see explores the lives of a chinese mother and her daughter who has been adopted by an american couple. li-yan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea. there is ritual and routine, and it has been ever thus for generations. then one day a jeep appears at the village gate the first automobile any of them have seen and a stranger arrives. in this remote yunnan village, the stranger finds the rare tea he has been seeking and a reticent akha people. in her biggest seller, snow flower and the secret fan, see introduced the yao people to her readers. here she shares the customs of another chinese ethnic minority, the akha, whose world will soon change. li-yan, one of the few educated girls on her mountain, translates for the stranger and is among the first to reject the rules that have shaped her existence. when she has a baby outside of wedlock, rather than stand by tradition, she wraps her daughter in a blanket, with a tea cake hidden in her swaddling, and abandons her in the nearest city. after mother and daughter have gone their separate ways, li-yan slowly emerges from the security and insularity of her village to encounter modern life while haley grows up a privileged and well-loved california girl. despite haley s happy home life, she wonders about her origins; and li-yan longs for her lost daughter. they both search for and find answers in the tea that has shaped their family s destiny for generations. a powerful story about a family, separated by circumstances, culture, and distance, tea girl of hummingbird lane paints an unforgettable portrait of a little known region and its people and celebrates the bond that connects mothers and daughters."

Meredith russo's award-winning, big-hearted novel if i was your girl is about being seen for who you really are, with a love story you can't help but root for! amanda hardy is the new girl in school. like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. but amanda is keeping a secret, and she’s determined not to get too close to anyone. – but when she meets sweet, easygoing grant, amanda can’t help but start to let him into her life. as they spend more time together, she realizes just how much she is losing by guarding her heart. she finds herself yearning to share with grant everything about herself, including her past. but amanda’s terrified that once she tells him the truth, he won't be able to see past it. because the secret that amanda’s been keeping? it's that at her old school, she used to be andrew. will the truth cost amanda her new life, and her new love? stonewall book award winner – walter dean myers honor book for outstanding children's literature – a publishers weekly best book of the year – a kirkus reviews best book of the year – a goodreads choice award finalist a zoella book club selection – a bustle best ya book of the yearindienext top 10one of flavorwire’s 50 books every modern teenager should read