Fantasy Books for 6th Graders

49 books in the fantasy genre commonly assigned to 6th grade students — every title’s grade range covers 6th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.

Most assigned 6th grade fantasy book

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Kate DiCamillo · on 11 reading lists

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The 6th grade fantasy books on the most reading lists

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Kate DiCamillo: on 11 reading lists, assigned in grades 3–6.
Eragon, Christopher Paolini: on 10 reading lists, assigned in grades 6–9.
Ella Enchanted, Gail Carson Levine: on 9 reading lists, assigned in grades 4–7.
Amari and the Night Brothers, B. B. Alston: on 8 reading lists, assigned in grades 4–7.
The Indian in the Cupboard, Lynne Reid Banks: on 6 reading lists, assigned in grades 3–6.

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Airborn · Kenneth Oppel
Curse of the Night Witch · Alex Aster
Every Soul a Star · Wendy Mass
Girl in a Cage · Jane Yolen
Keeper of the Lost Cities · Shannon Messenger
Magyk · Angie Sage
Mary Poppins · Pamela L. Travers
The Forbidden Library · Django Wexler
The Headless Cupid · Zilpha Keatley Snyder
The Lifters · Dave Eggers
The Mark of Athena · Rick Riordan
The Name of This Book Is Secret · Pseudonymous Bosch
The Screaming Staircase · Jonathan Stroud
The Sea of Trolls · Nancy Farmer
The Sword of Summer · Rick Riordan
The Wishing Spell · Chris Colfer
Willa of the Wood · Robert Beatty
Winterhouse · Ben Guterson
Word Eater · Mary Amato
The White Stag · Kate Seredy
The Dragonet Prophecy · Tui T. Sutherland
The Hidden Kingdom · Tui T. Sutherland
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell · Chris Colfer
The Lost Heir · Tui T. Sutherland
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky · Kwame Mbalia

Fantasy books at other grades

Kindergarten · 1st grade · 2nd grade · 3rd grade · 4th grade · 5th grade · 7th grade · 8th grade

Other 6th grade genres

Children's · Realistic Fiction · Science Fiction & Fantasy · Juvenile Fiction · Middle Grade Fiction · Mystery · Historical Fiction · Humor

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Frequently asked questions

What fantasy books are good for 6th grade students?

49 fantasy books have a grade range that covers 6th grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.

Are these fantasy books grade-appropriate for 6th grade?

Every title's grade range covers 6th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.

How many fantasy books are on the 6th grade list?

This page lists 49 6th grade fantasy titles, most-assigned first (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.

Which 6th grade fantasy books are assigned most?

The titles on the most reading lists are The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (11 lists), Eragon by Christopher Paolini (10 lists), Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (9 lists), Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston (8 lists), The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (6 lists). Match the choice to your reader's interests and measured reading level.