6th grade books about Refugees
3 books commonly assigned to 6th grade students explore refugees— 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.
Reading difficulty: the typical 6th grade text-complexity band is 925–1185L (Common Core Appendix A). Of the 2 refugees titles here with a Lexile score, 0 are grade-level, 2 are more accessible, and 0 are stretch texts. Match a book to your reader’s measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.
What this list holds: All 3 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 6th grade, first published between 2011 and 2020. The most widely cited at this grade is Refugee by Alan Gratz (15 lists). Themes these books most often share besides refugees: family (3), displacement (2).
3 6th grade books about refugees
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Refugee
Alan GratzCited in 15 curricula across 18 states, taught from grade 5 to 9. Also covers survival, family and displacement. At 800L it sits just under the 925–1185L band for this grade.
When Stars Are Scattered
Victoria JamiesonCited in 12 curricula across 15 states, taught from grade 5 to 8. Also covers family and hope.
Inside Out & Back Again
Thanhha LaiCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 4 to 8. Also covers immigration, resilience and family. At 800L it sits just under the 925–1185L band for this grade.
Refugees books at other grades
Other 6th grade themes
Family · Friendship · Courage · Identity · History · Humor · Adventure · Nature
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Frequently asked questions
What refugees books are good for 6th grade students?
3 books exploring refugees 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 refugees books grade-appropriate for 6th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 6th grade. The typical 6th grade text-complexity band is 925–1185L (Common Core Appendix A); of the 2 books here with a Lexile score, 0 are grade-level, 2 more accessible, and 0 a stretch. Match a book to your reader's measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.
How many refugees books are on the 6th grade list?
This page lists 3 6th grade titles about refugees, 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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