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As or after you read your summer reading novel, you will choose ONE of the projects below to complete over the novel you chose. Be prepared to turn in your project the second week of school!
We are excited to see what you come up with and look forward to a great 6th grade school year!

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Texas Bluebonnet Master List Announced - Texas Library Association

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Students from central Texas announced the Texas Library Association's (TLA) 2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Award (TBA) Master List at the Texas Book Festival on Saturday, October 27. The Texas Bluebonnet Award [...]

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Interested in making a book cover? Choose this project to create a creative new book cover for the summer novel you chose to read.

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Are you interested in origami? Enjoy making dioramas? Try this project to show off your creativity.

Highlight FOUR key plot events in your 4D triorama.
We cannot wait to see what you come up with!

Use the link for instructions on how to make your triorama.
Here is a picture of an example as you can add text to bottom, explaining the plot event -
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Make an Easy Pyramid Diorama From Paper

The pyramid diorama, also known as a "triarama" or "triorama," is a three-dimensional papercraft that you can use for a school project. Essentially, a triorama is a diorama with three sides (and they can even have four!).

Pyramid dioramas are great for narration, book reports, or unit study projects. After you make the base, you can embellish the triarama however you choose.

Language Arts Ideas

Recreate scenes from your novel.

Showcase new vocabulary words.

Science Ideas

Outline a process in three or four steps.

Give a biography of a famous scientist.

History Ideas

Show aspects of daily life in a historical time period.

Explain three or four causes of a major event.

How to Make a Triarama

The photo tutorial below outlines the steps you take.

1. Start with squares (any size will do) and fold them on the diagonals.

2. Cut on any diagonal just to the center point.

3. Overlap the two triangles adjacent to the cut and glue them together. Now you have a three-dimensional figure that will stand on its own.

4. Make as many of these triangles as you want.

5. Glue them together and use them as the base for your project.

Step 1: Make Squares

Step 2: Fold the Squares

Step 3: Cut on the Folds

Step 4: Overlap the Triangles and Glue Them

Step Five: Assemble the Triarama

Step 6: Get Creative and Decorate Your Triarama

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Pyramid Diorama (Triarama) Templates and Directions

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A triarama, or pyramid diorama, is an easy, hands-on, 3D project for homeschool narration, unit studies, or book reports. Learn how to make a triarama with these easy steps!

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Bloom Ball / Dodecahedron Reading Project

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Bloom Ball / Dodecahedron Reading Project

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If you enjoy a bit of crafting and a fun project overviewing your summer novel, this is the project for you! Get creative and have fun with this project.

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If you enjoy drawing and comics/graphic novels, this is the project for you! Remember those key plot events and quotes and have fun with your project.

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This summer we want you to experience some wonderful reading. Choose at least ONE novel to read over the summer. The following are recommended options for Odyssey.

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Eli Frieden has never left Serenity, New Mexico...why would he ever want to? Then one day, he bikes to the edge of the city limits and something so crazy and unexpected happens, it changes everything.

Eli convinces his friends to help him investigate further, and soon it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems in Serenity. The clues mount to reveal a shocking discovery, connecting their ideal crime-free community to some of the greatest criminal masterminds ever known.

The kids realize they can trust no one—least of all their own parents.

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Option 2: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein

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Option 2: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein

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When Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town's new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, he's determined to be there! But the tricky part isn't getting into the library—it's getting out. Because when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!

Don't miss bonus content in the back of the book—extra puzzles, an author Q&A, and more! And look for the puzzle-packed sequels—Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics and Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race!

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Option 3: Drums, Girls, + Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick

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Option 3: Drums, Girls, + Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick

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Thirteen-year-old Steven has a totally normal life: he plays drums in the All-Star Jazz band, has a crush on the hottest girl in the school, and is constantly annoyed by his five-year-old brother, Jeffrey. But when Jeffrey is diagnosed with leukemia, Steven's world is turned upside down. He is forced to deal with his brother's illness and his parents' attempts to keep the family in one piece. Salted with humor and peppered with devastating realities, DRUMS, GIRLS, AND DANGEROUS PIE is a heartwarming journey through a year in the life of a family in crisis.

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Option 4: Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea

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Option 4: Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea

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It’s the start of fifth grade for seven kids at Snow Hill School. There’s . . . Jessica, the new girl, smart and perceptive, who’s having a hard time fitting in; Alexia, a bully, your friend one second, your enemy the next; Peter, class prankster and troublemaker; Luke, the brain; Danielle, who never stands up for herself; shy Anna, whose home situation makes her an outcast; and Jeffrey, who hates school.

Only Mr. Terupt, their new and energetic teacher, seems to know how to deal with them all. He makes the classroom a fun place, even if he doesn’t let them get away with much . . . until the snowy winter day when an accident changes everything—and everyone.

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Calling all budding videographers. This project is for you. Use those computer skills to create a book trailer of your summer reading choice.

Example from "The One and Only Ivan"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtPdqV2crQ0

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This is great project if you want to show off your creativity and highlight the best parts of the novel.

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If you enjoy being artistic and creative this is the project for you. Grab your favorite bowl of cereal and get working on this awesome project.

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Jennifer Kirksey
6th Grade Odyssey English/Language Arts Teacher
Jennifer.Kirksey@bryanisd.org

Ralicia Taylor
6th Grade Odyssey English/Language Arts Teacher
Ralicia.Taylor@bryanisd.org

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The prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards have long served as a guide to those seeking some of the best original and creative content published for young readers. These prize winners are the books that shape childhoods, give new perspectives to budding readers, and start a lifelong love of stories and the written word. This year's winner are:

The John Newbery Medal

With its long history, the Newbery is the most recognizable children's book award given for "the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year."
The 2021 Newbery Medal Winner - When You Trap a Tiger, by Tae Keller
When Lily moves with her family to Washington to be with her ailing grandmother, or Halmoni, the last thing she expects is to encounter a magical tiger she's heard about in Halmoni's Korean folktales. She soon learns that the tiger is the key to uncovering Halmoni's past and possibly saving her life. When You Trap a Tigeris a powerful story about one of our greatest powers - storytelling and the effects those stories have on who we become.

Newbery Honor Books: Fighting Words, by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley; A Wish in the Dark, by Christina Soontornvat; We Dream of Space, by Erin Entrada Kelly; All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team, by Christina Soontornvat; and BOX: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom, written by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Michele Wood.

The Randolph Caldecott Medal

Awarded to the artist that illustrated the "most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year."
The 2021 Caldecott Medal Winner - We Are Water Protectors, illustrated by Michaela Goade, written by Carole Lindstrom
In an appropriately forceful and inspirational call to action, Carole Lindstrom's lyrical picture book about defending Earth's natural resources is a must-read regardless of age. Inspired by Indigenous-led movements across the United States, and particularly the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, Lindstrom's powerful words are matched with Michaela Goade's stunning illustrations to create a reading experience that will resonate for years to come.

Caldecott Honor Books: Me & Mama, illustrated and written by Cozbi A. Cabrera; The Cat Man of Aleppo, illustrated by Yuko Shimizu, written by Karim Shamsi-Basha and Irene Latham; A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart, illustrated by Noa Denmon, written by Zetta Elliott; and , illustrated by Cindy Derby, written by Deborah Underwood.

Coretta Scott King Book Awards

Given to exceptional African American authors and illustrators of children and YA literature that "demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values."
The 2021 Author Award Winner - Before the Ever After, by Jacqueline Woodson
ZJ's dad has always been a hero. As a beloved pro football star, he has been a source of pride and inspiration to his neighborhood and adoring fans - but now he is having trouble remembering it all. As old head injuries start to change the man, and father he has always known, ZJ grapples to hold on to the past and what it means for the future. A heartfelt story of loss and longing, award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson's captivating novel-in-verse explores the consequences and true cost of injury on Black bodies.

Author Honor Books:King and the Dragonflies, by Kacen Callender; Lifting as We Climb: Black Women's Battle for the Ballot Box, by Evette Dionne; and All the Days Past, All the Days to Come, by Mildred D. Taylor.

The 2021 Illustrator Award Winner - RESPECT: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, illustrated by Frank Morrison, written by Carole Boston Weatherford

A tribute fit for the Queen of Soul, the story of Aretha Franklin's remarkable life is shared in a unique and gorgeously impressionable way that only the award-winning duo of Carole Boston Weatherford and Frank Morrison could create. As inspirational as it is educational, this Coretta Scott King award-winning book is the perfect way to honor an unmatched legend in American culture - all with a little (or a lot of) R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

Illustrator Honor Books: Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, written by Samara Cole Doyon; Me & Mama, illustrated and written by Cozbi A. Cabrera; Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks, illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera, written by Suzanne Slade.

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The 2021 Newbery Medal, Caldecott Medal, and Coretta Scott King Award Winners

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The prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards have long served as a guide to those seeking some of the best original and creative content published for young readers. These prize winners are the books that shape childhoods, give new perspectives to budding readers, and start

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The recent Newbery Award for Jerry Craft's New Kid feels like an acknowledgment of what most tween readers already know: graphic novels that deal with the ups and downs of middle school life make for great reading. Fans of Raina Telgemeier have devoured each of her books, from the memoirs Smile, Sisters, and Guts to her fiction such as Drama and Ghosts. The visual style of these books helps ease the barrier for readers who might be intimidated by longer books or prone to disengagement and the relatable dialogue helps younger readers empathize with what they see on the page. If you're looking for the next relatable read in this genre, check out the picks below.

A major theme of Telgemeier's books is that they revolve around middle school aged girls exploring their everyday lives and reader's who connect with those themes will also love the graphic novels of Victoria Jamieson. Roller Girl, a 2016 Newbery Honor winner, centers around the adventures of tween girl Astrid, the roller derby team she joins, and the friendships she struggles to make and keep. Jamieson presents issues like breaking off a friendship or experiencing jealousy over a friend's success that will resonate with middle schoolers as a whole, while also allowing them a glimpse into the world of roller derby and using it to show Astrid's growing confidence in what makes her unique. The upbeat and bright illustrations and action-packed dialogue make this a great choice for the easily bored middle schooler or fans of realistic middle grade fiction.

by Marguerite Abouet

Akissi is the funny and visually engaging account of life in the Ivory Coast, drawing on the author's own childhood memories as well as inventive situations that Akissi works her way through with cleverness and humor. The modern, urban setting provides a much needed contrast to many of the stereotypical presentations of Africa that children and teens often encounter as well as hooking readers with plenty of jokes and well-drawn characters. Readers will be especially excited to know that this is the first book in the series. (Also, a side recommendation for the author's Aya series of graphic novels, based on her own adolescence, which are a great choice for teens who love realistic graphic novels but may have aged out of these suggestions!)

Combining an appealing story with gorgeously detailed illustrations and characters who spin together a fantasy world, Alvarez's Nightlights takes the reader into the world of Sandy, student and lover of daydreaming and doodling on her schoolwork. She feels like an always in trouble outcast at her parochial school until a mysterious new girl comes and starts to rave about what Sandy draws. This starts a magical sequence of events that bring her drawings to life, blurring the lines between her real life and imaginary world. Alvarez illustrates this change beautifully, combining the duller colors of Sandy's school and "real life" with the vivid, deep shades of her dreams, which helps younger readers understand the symbolism behind the two worlds.

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by Cynthia L. Copeland

Readers who love the memoir basis of Sisters and Smile can dive into Cub, Copeland's memoir of her time as a cub reporter for her local paper in the 1970s. The retro illustrations help readers get a quick sense of the style of the decade, while musing on cliques and popular girls make the book feel connected to the present. Showing how Copeland developed a passion for writing while also addressing the sexism both she and her mentor at the paper face, this is a great addition to lists of female-centric, realistic, graphic novels.

A perfect gift to hand to budding activists, this first book in the series The Future According to Luz lets us view a world of rolling blackouts and shortages through the eyes of its 12-year-old main character. As Luz's family faces food shortages and a lack of gas, she decides to be more locally involved and encourages her fellow kids to start composting, growing their own food, and conserving energy. Readers who love learning about the environment and acting up for change will be inspired by the story and the end of the book even contains tips for becoming more environmentally friendly in their own lives.

Loosely based on Bell's childhood, El Deafo tells the story of a girl who relies on "The Phonic Ear" to hear, eventually coming to see herself as a superhero rather than someone sidelined by difference. The portrayal of characters as animals echoes to more mature graphic novels, such as Maus, and provides an opportunity for discussion about why the author chose to use that particular art. Bell's charming tale is a Newbery Honor winner that presents the idea of disability as a difference and a source of unique strengths, rather than something that to be pitied or mocked.

by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm

Another retro plot set in the turbulent '70s, Sunny Side Up tackles the story of Sunny, sent to live with her grandfather in his Florida retirement community for the summer. Sunny's parents haven't been entirely upfront with her about the reasons for her trip, but, like most middle schoolers, she knows something is going on while she's gone. The book presents Sunny's brother's struggle with drugs through her perspective and shows how addiction affects the members of his family and their feelings of distance from him and from each other. The book pairs bright colors and Sunny's Florida adventures with these more serious topics, making it an approachable and enjoyable read.

: Beware the Kitty Holy by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Brooklyn A. Allen, and Noelle Stevenson

A multi-book series that associates itself more with comic book style publications than the graphic novel form, Lumberjanes brings together a gifted group of writers to tell the story of five best friends and their summer at camp. Incorporating both kick-ass female friendship and awe-inspiring monsters, this series is sure to hook readers looking for action and who like a bit of the supernatural in their stories. The series progresses with the characters and showcases an awesome diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and sexualities while continuing to showcase the mystery-solving, adventure having lives of its protagonists.

by Kayla Miller

Readers that love the fitting in narratives of New Kid and Drama will enjoy reading about the trials of middle schooler Olive who suddenly finds herself not "clicking" with her old friends and having to audition as a solo act for the school talent show. A relatable choice for readers at the younger end of the middle grades range, this book explores the particular pain of feeling cast out as interests and friendships change in middle school, as well as how families play a role in supporting us as we grow up and how tweens can build up their confidence in themselves and start finding where they fit.

Stargazing is a sweet story, both warmly told and illustrated, that explores friendship, illness, and Asian American identity through the relationship between neighbors Moon and Christine as they navigate different families and expressions of their shared Chinese American heritage. While Christine's family is strict and teaches her to always stay within the lines, Moon is impulsive and tells Christine about the celestial beings that speak to her and tell her she has a different home. As the real world implications of what Moon is hearing become clear to both the girls and their families, their friendship faces a seismic test that puts Moon in the hospital and leaves Christine struggling to understand what is and isn't real about her own identity.

Whether you're in middle school yourself, trying to connect with someone who is, or simply wanting to engage with a good story, visually imagined, these picks are sure to connect with both your eyes and your heart!

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10 Middle Grade Graphic Novels for Fans of NEW KID and SMILE

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The recent Newbery Award for Jerry Craft's New Kid feels like an acknowledgment of what most tween readers already know: graphic novels that deal with the ups and downs of middle school life make for great reading. Fans of Raina Telgemeier have devoured each of her books, from the memoirs Smile, Sisters, and Guts to her fiction such as Drama and Ghosts .

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Looking for the top middle grade books for your readers? We've compiled a list of the best books based on reviews from Goodreads users!

What are middle grade books?

But first, what is middle grade? Middle grade books usually are intended for kids between 8 and 12 years old. Some see this category as one that middle graders read, thus the name. But really, anyone can read anything they like and enjoy, no matter the age.

Reka Simonsen, executive editor at Atheneum Books for Young Readers, describes middle grade in a way that it "deals with the things kids are going through at those ages: friendships made and lost, family relationships changing, physical changes, a wide range of school experiences, and a growing awareness of the wide world outside of oneself and the injustices it often contains."

Sometimes these books get incorrectly categorized. Like Simonsen says, middle grade often deals with particular things. When a book has a more complex and darker theme, often it gets categorized as young adult. But let's not forget that you have to take in mind every piece of the puzzle. The age, the setting, the emotions behind actions, the feeling that the novel gives you, etc. If it has a more complex theme, it doesn't mean it isn't a middle grade book. Let's not disrespect the category. People say "it's for kids" like it's something not worth their time, something "less than". The intended age range doesn't make it less important than the popular adult books.

Defining the Top Middle Grade Books

So how are we going to find out about the top middle grade books? I'm following the model of a previous post and navigating Goodreads in its entirety. To qualify for this list, books needs to have an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars and at least 4,000 ratings. In the case of the last category, which is the top middle grade books published in 2019, I'm adding the top titles even though they might have less than 4,000 ratings.

When it comes to series, I'm only including the first book. One single author can have a lot of top books, we know this, so I'm adding only one book per author. As for categories, we know that there are thousands and thousands of books out there, so I'm categorizing in various lists so we get a good variety of books.

Worth noting that I'm not including Harry Potter because time and time again the author has shown she is very problematic, even if the series is very dear to readers. So let's see which are the top middle grade books on Goodreads, alright?

Top Classic Middle Grade Books

One of the most beloved middle grade series, I didn't know how to include The Chronicles of Narnia. This was the first book published but as we know, chronologically, this is not the first book-that's The Magician's Nephew. With an average rating of 4.21 and 1,975,998 ratings, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is at the top of everyone's list.

It recently had a movie adaptation and with reason, because the fanbase is huge. The average rating is 4.0 with 993,142 ratings. 72% of those ratings are of 4-5 stars, which says a lot. A Wrinkle in Time is a classic that won't be forgotten.

Who remembers the movie? Whenever you find it on TV you can't help but stop and watch it from beginning to end. Roald Dahl has written your favorite kids' movies, and if you didn't know, Matilda is one of them. The average rating is 4.31 with 558,757 ratings.

I have a deep love for this story and Anne Shirley-Cuthbert. I became a fan because of the Netflix series Anne with an E, but soon after, I read the first two or three books of the series and I couldn't help but want more and more. With a 4.25 average rating and 662,517 ratings following it, the story of the orphan Anne is one that we cannot stop loving each time we pick it up.

The creepy story of Coraline has many, many fans. An average rating of 4.06 and 437,731 ratings? This dear-to-our-hearts horror middle grade novel definitely left an impression on us.

Are you already crying after seeing the name of this book? Because I am. It left a hole in my heart and years later, I'm still not over it. Bridge to Terabithia has a wonderful movie adaptation that they should never remake to be honest. The book is so beloved by the population; having an average rating of 4.0 with 409,823 ratings

Top Contemporary Middle Grade Books

The story of August Pullman is one you have to read. Many have!!! The average rating is 4.45 and it has 634,608 ratings to go with that big number.

I remember reading this, and owning one of my first books in English. It will bring out many emotions: sadness, happiness, joy, anger, desperation, and more. But every single moment reading it is a wonder-ful moment.

Finding a new best friend, a dog named Winn-Dixie, inside the supermarket will change Opal's life. Because of Winn-Dixie, she will meet friends and have stories about her new hometown. It has a 4.04 average rating and 186,327 ratings.

This book has a 4.10 average rating and 127,224 ratings. For the ones who have younger siblings and felt the sudden change of attention when they were born, Peter understands you. His little brother Fudge gets away with everything and he's only three years old!

Melody has cerebral palsy but it doesn't define her. She's going to let everyone know - somehow.

Out of My Mind has a 4.38 average rating, with 95,155 ratings. 85% of those ratings are 4-5 stars, of people who deeply enjoyed this novel and have taken a piece of it into their hearts.

With a 4.16 average rating and 54,410 ratings, Counting by 7s tells the wonderful story of Willow Chance, a 12-year-old genius who finds comfort with counting by 7s. When her adoptive parents suddenly die in an accident, she is left alone in this strange world where she will have to learn how to push through.

Ally has dyslexia, but she has gone undiagnosed for a long time, so she really thinks that she's just dumb and can't read. When her new teacher sees underneath the trouble maker, Ally's confidence begins to grow. Fish in a Tree has a 4.28 average rating and 37,206 ratings.

The Crossover is a novel written in verse where 12-year-old Josh Bell tells his family's story through it. He's good at basketball, but he's also very good at making mad beats.

This novel has an average rating of 4.26 with 36,606 ratings. You can never go wrong with a Kwame Alexander novel.

George by Alex Gino

George is recommended so much and beloved a lot more, and I couldn't agree more. It has a 4.05 average rating and 25,725 ratings. It's the story of George, a trans girl who wants to be Charlotte in her class play of Charlotte's Web, but her teacher is not letting her. With the help of her best friend, she's going to come up with a plan to make her dream come true.

Top Fantasy Middle Grade Books

Percy Jackson is everywhere. It had movie adaptations, there is also a musical, and lots of graphic novels. But everything started back here: Percy finding out he's a demigod. I absolutely love and adore this series and everything that came after (the sequels, the spin-offs, the new series that only mention Percy briefly).

The Lighting Thief is the first book in the series and it has 4.25 average rating with 1,799,340 ratings.

Chris Colfer is a Golden Globe winner because of his role as Kurt Hummel on Glee. He also writes bestselling books like The Wishing Spell. Filled with lots of magic and adventures, The Wishing Spell has an average rating of 4.23 and 85,584 ratings.

If you love fantasy books with princes, impersonators, and a competition, The False Prince might just be the right book for you. It has a 4.22 average rating with 67,256 ratings. It's worthy to note that the next books in the series all have average ratings above 4.0 with a lot of ratings as well.

The School for Good and Evil has such an interesting concept that I can't get enough of. Imagine a school for good and evil, to make fairytale heroes and villains. Agatha and Sophie, best friends, are about to find out their destinies.

The start of this series has an average rating of 4.02 and 55,752 ratings.

A magical book with dragons, witches, and a moonlight-filled girl will enchant you and your life really quickly. The Girl Who Drank the Moon has an average rating of 4.18 with 39,087 ratings.

This fantastical tale will take you on the adventure of your dreams. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon introduces Minli, a young girl who believes all her father's tales about the Old Man of the Moon and the Jade Dragon. Are you ready to meet them all? It has an average rating of 4.27 and 33,033 ratings.

Top Middle Grade Books Published in 2019

Coyote and her dad haven't been home in five years. Not after her mom and sisters died in a car crash. But when Coyote finds out her neighborhood's park is going to be demolished, she creates this plan to travel 3,600 miles back without her father knowing...

This novel is the one with the most ratings in 2019, excluding graphic novels. It has an average rating of 4.51 with 4,680 ratings.

Told entirely in verse, Other Words for Home is going to follow Jude and her life after she leaves Syria with her mother, and later gets to America with the idea of how it's going to be-and finds out it's something she didn't expect. This middle grade novel has a 4.45 average rating and 3,776 ratings.

Jason Reynolds is a powerhouse in the literary world. His newest novel, Look Both Ways, is a brilliant tale told in ten stories from various perspectives of characters who know each other and go to the same school. This book has an average rating of 4.07 and 2,880 ratings.

The synopsis of this book reminded me so much of the manga Assassination Classroom. It doesn't feature any fantastical elements, tho, but what made me think of it is about a class of misfits or notorious students who do everything wrongly. They're assigned a teacher who is worse than them and slowly will learn more about themselves.

This book has an average rating of 4.27 with 2,550 ratings.

The Bridge Home tells the story of Viji and Rukku, two sisters who run away to live on their own under a bridge. There they find friends and with it, a family. But soon after, things take a turn for the worst. The Bridge Home has an average rating of 4.33 and 3,003 ratings.

Iris is the only deaf person in her school and she feels more alone than ever. But when she finds out that there is a whale who is unable to speak to others, she understands how that feels and decides to help him! Song for a Whale has an average rating of 4.26 and 1,919 ratings.

Sal and Gabi is one of Rick Riordan Presents books. Expect lots of fun humor, adventures, epic quests, friendship and lots of myths!

Sal and Gabi has an average rating of 4.20 with 1,493 ratings.

This beautiful and hopeful story of sharks, family and unlikely friendships has an average rating of 4.29 and 1,400 ratings that tells us this story is going to make us feel so much.

This hilarious middle grade novel starts when a butler appears at Carter Jones's house. From there on, his life turns upside down and he has live with this know-it-all adult. This title has a 4.09 average rating and 1,294 ratings.

Dear Sweet Pea is Julie Murphy's debut middle grade novel. You might know her as the one who wrote Dumplin' and Ramona Blue. What can you expect going into this book? A 15-pound cat, an eccentric neighbor who also happens to be the town's famed advice columnist, and a girl who is finding it really hard to know how to be, now that her parents are divorced.

This novel has an average rating of 4.08 with 1,180 ratings.

Genesis Begins Again is Alicia D. Williams's debut novel that you need to pick up. This book talks about colorism inside the Black community as well as what it's like living with a parent who verbally abuses you. This book has a 4.35 average rating and 1,121 ratings.

A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison

A Pinch of Magic will bring together three sisters who want to break an ancient curse that has been connected to their family. With an average rating of 4.14 and 1,107 ratings, this book is a must if you enjoy fantasy novels!

Some rules are worth breaking. Shay's life is about following the rules. She wants to have everything in order, but when she enters junior high, everything changes.

A Good Kind of Trouble has an average rating of 4.23 and 1,092 ratings.

It's important to note that when I was searching for the books for this list, most of the ones with the high ratings were by white authors. The really popular white authors. There were many authors of color that had high rating books but not enough for me to include them before the other ones.

I decided to make the last category because I know the publishing industry is changing and the book community is changing each day. I was happy to find books by authors of color for this list and I hope for this new year we can see a change too.

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33 of the Top Middle Grade Books on Goodreads | Book Riot

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Looking for the top middle grade books for your readers? We've compiled a list of the best books based on reviews from Goodreads users! But first, what is middle grade? Middle grade books usually are intended for kids between 8 and 12 years old.

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By creating an account on kids can join a community of readers and will be able to read books and stories; attend weekly author events; interact with their favorite characters; play book-based games and activities; join dance parties; and more!

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Bryan ISD 6th Grade Suggested Reading List

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Bryan ISD 6th Grade Suggested Reading List

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6th Grade BISD Teachers Suggested Summer Reading List (2020)