Need a Book In 6th Grade!

Dear Next Great Book,
I need your help. I am in the 6th grade and I have some trouble reading. I can read the Magic Tree House books, but I would like to have some ideas of something new. I read Summer of the Serpents over vacation. It was a good level for me. I don't want a baby book. It embarrasses me when my book looks so babyish. Can you help me?
Signed,
Embarrassed

Dear Embarrassed,
You should never feel embarrassed because lots of people have a hard time reading. It is brave of you to write to us and we want to help. Read what you like and what is good for you - don't worry about what other people think. But we know some people can be jerky about stuff - try hard to not let it bother you. The more you read books that are right for you the better reader you will be! Here is a list of books we think you might enjoy. Let us know if any are good. Good luck and Happy Reading!
Sincerely, Next Great Book

• Beastologist Series (There are 4 of these books right now and they are great. We think you might like a series because once you know the characters that helps a lot with understanding the book. Lots of us like series books and we love this one!


• Strange Case of Origami Yoda and Darth Paper Strikes Back (These are both a big hit here. If you like Star Wars you will love these. They are fun, interesting and not too hard. We think you should give them a try. Every kid in our room who as read them has LOVED them!)


• The Battle Begins (This is the first book in a series by Tony Abbott. It is great if you want to read Percy Jackson, but Percy is a little hard for you. It is a fantasy and full of action! We love it!)


• The Secrets of Droon (Great series - we think you will like. It is fantasy and not too hard!)


• Jake Drake books (This is a series too. It is about a kid in school and all the trouble he gets into. It is funny and a quick read.)


• Dragon Slayers Academy series (This is a great series - there are lots of them and they are funny and fantasy. There is a hero who is great, that people pick on at first and then ends up doing great things.)


• Knucklehead (We think you will like this. It is funny and about Jon Scieszka's real life and all the trouble he gets into. Each chapter is short and it's one story so we think you will really like it.)


• The First Day of School Forever (This is a fun book that lots of us LOVED. It is fast pasted and really fun to read. Plus it does not look babyish at all!)


• Liar Liar and Trouble Maker (These are 2 books by Andrew Clements that are great to read. They are fun to read and great stories of kids who tend to be naughty!)


• The Spiderwick (This would be great if you like fantasy. They are quick to read, don't look babyish and there is a whole series! Enjoy)

PS Have fun reading and let us know how it goes!