6th grade books about Friendship, Fiction
3 books commonly assigned to 6th grade students explore friendship, fiction— 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.
What this list holds: All 3 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 6th grade, first published between 1982 and 2008. The most widely cited at this grade is Heart of a Champion by Carl Deuker (2 lists). Themes these books most often share besides friendship, fiction: friendship (3).
3 6th grade books about friendship, fiction
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Heart of a Champion
Carl DeukerCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade 6 to 8. Also covers baseball and friendship.
Every Soul a Star
Wendy MassCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 6 to 8. Also covers solar eclipses, coming of age and friendship.
The Hot and Cold Summer
Johanna HurwitzCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 6. Also covers friendship and summer.
Friendship, Fiction books at other grades
Other 6th grade themes
Family · Friendship · Courage · Identity · History · Humor · Adventure · Nature
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Frequently asked questions
What friendship, fiction books are good for 6th grade students?
3 books exploring friendship, fiction 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 friendship, fiction 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 friendship, fiction books are on the 6th grade list?
This page lists 3 6th grade titles about friendship, fiction, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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