Sixth Grade Book Recommendations

I loved hearing everyone's thoughts on summer reading today! Here is a list of some of your favorites that you mentioned to Mrs. Flannery. Feel free to add to the list by posting a comment. Be sure to write a quick description and include the genre, so others know what kind of book you are recommending.

Racing In the Rain
Divergent
Inkheart
Meaning of Maggie
Tree of Life

The Wednesday Wars ~ four-and-a-half stars!

I was able to finish another great book while basking (bonus point!) in the summer sun. Although the plot was a bit slow to get going, stick with it because it is a fantastic read. The Wednesday Wars is the tale of a seventh grader (FINALLY a story not set in fifth grade...) learning who he is while coping with the Vietnam War, a teacher he is convinced has it out for him, and the expectations of his overbearing father. In the end, all the "wars" he endures teach him how to love and show him how much he is loved. A good choice since you learn a bit about important events in our nation's history, while also enjoying a wonderful coming-of-age story! This earns a Ms. Fahey ✔️++ rating.

Because of Mr. Terupt - another 5 star rating!

I just closed the cover of another Ms. Fahey ✔️+++ pick. I think you would enjoy this story of the special connection the develops between a not-so-typical teacher and his fifth grade class (Editor's note: Why is it always Grade 5?!?!). The book teaches about empathy and the importance of understanding other points of view, while shifting perspective from one character to another throughout the course of a school year. After a fluke accident, each student comes to see that everything in life happens for a reason. It may just take a bit of time to understand why. 

Lots of great lessons are taught in this book. I even got some ideas for my own classroom!

This quick and interesting read would be another great choice for your summer reading requirement...

Gates Summer Reading Info - 2014

Here is the link to information about this summer's reading requirement for Gates.

Enjoy your summer!

mockingbird - five stars!

I JUST finished this book. I cannot fully express in words how fantastic it is. If you enjoyed our class read-aloud book, you'll love this story of a girl learning how crucial empathy, friendship, and closure are when life is struck by tragedy. It is a great choice for your summer reading - a quick and powerful read that earns the rare Ms. Fahey ✔️+ + + !