Entering Grade 6
Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Chronicle of the Dark Star series by Kevin Emerson
Book 1: Last Day on Mars The sun is about to go supernova and Liam and Phoebe must race to alert the last starliner to leave the solar system about the key to saving humanity. |
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Earthfall by Mark Walden
Several months after aliens brainwashed humans into being their slaves, Sam emerges from an underground bunker and is rescued by a resistance movement, for which he becomes a commando. |
 
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The Eighth Day series by Dianne K. Salerni
Book 1: The Eighth Day Jax doesn't expect much on his thirteenth birthday, but when he discovers himself in an extra day squeezed between Wednesday and Thursday that only certain people can experience, it's clear his life will never be the same. |
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The List by Patricia Forde
In order to survive, the rulers of the City of Ark declare that all must speak List, a language of only 500 words, that does not include the words love, hope or freedom. |
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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series by Rick Riordan
Book 1: The Sword of Summer Magnus is living on the streets of Boston when his mysterious uncle contacts him with the news that his destiny is linked to that of the Norse gods. |
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Space Dumplins by Craig Thompson
Violet has grown up in space, so when her father goes missing she gathers a group of friends and begins a quest to find him that involves giant space whales, cool space ships and a variety of intelligent life forms. (graphic novel) |
 
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The Unwanteds and Unwanteds Quests series by Lisa McMann
Book 1: The Unwanteds Every year in Quill, 13-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths. Or so they're told. |