This reading list contains suggestions of great books for Primary 6 students. These books have been specially selected to introduce students to a variety of genres such as realistic fiction, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction. Check out these wonderful books today!

SUGGESTED READS FOR PRIMARY 6

Title: The Spook’s Bestiary Author: Joseph Delaney Call No.: J 133.4 DEL(This book is also available in Overdrive, accessible via http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg.)

This bestiary contains riveting information about creatures of the dark and ways to deal with them. Through descriptions, stories, notes, and sketches, find out how the Spook deals with these beasts and monsters.All Rights Reserved, Bodley Head, 2010.

Title: Thunder from the Sea: Adventure on Board the HMS Defender Author: Jeff WeigelCall No.: J WEI

Jack Hoyton is only twelve years old, but he is enlisted with the Royal Navy and serves on the HMS Defender. Read all about his adventures in this exciting graphic novel!All Rights Reserved, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2010.

Title: The Gruesome Truth About the Greeks Author: Jillian Powell Call No.: J 938 POW

Ancient Greece was a rich and powerful civilisation for over 2000 years. This book reveals unknown and ugly truths about the Greeks that you would never have guessed.All Rights Reserved, Windmill Books, 2011.

Title: Counting by 7sAuthor: Holly Goldberg Sloan Call No.: J SLO

Willow Chance is a genius who is sent for counselling because she was caught cheating on a test. One day, tragedy strikes and Willow is on her own. She tries to cope with the loss, and learns to become a better and stronger person.All Rights Reserved, Dial Books for Young Readers, 2013.

Title: The Hidden Gallery (Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, Book 2)Author: Maryrose Wood Call No.: J WOO(This book is also available in Overdrive, accessible via http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg.)

Miss Lumley and the Incorrigibles move to London while Ashton Place undergoes renovations after the disastrous Christmas party. In London, they meet a gypsy who warns them about a curse surrounding the children. All Rights Reserved, Balzer + Bray, 2011.

Title: The One and Only Ivan Author: Katherine ApplegateCall No.: J APP(This book is also available in Overdrive, accessible via http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg.)

Ivan is a gorilla living as an attraction in a mall that is no longer popular. He loves art, especially painting, and is happy with his life. However, all of this changes when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant who was taken away from her family.All Rights Reserved, Harper, 2012.

Title: The Challengers (Galaxy Games, Book 1)Author: Greg R. Fishbone Call No.: J FIS

Ty Sato is only eleven years old, but he is already recruited to help aliens succeed at the Galaxy Games, an Olympics-style outer space sports competition. Will he emerge as the victor?All Rights Reserved, Tu Books, 2011.

Title: Cartooning: The Ultimate Character Design Book Author: Chris HartCall No.: J 741.5 HAR

Learn how to draw different cartoon characters in this instructional guide! This book will teach budding artists to create expressions, design clothes and depict actions.All Rights Reserved, Chris Hart Books, 2008.

Title: The CandymakersAuthor: Wendy Mass Call No.: J MAS

Four children compete in the “Life Is Sweet” contest where they have to invent the most creative and innovative candy. They become close friends, but soon discover that each of them had a different motive for joining the competition.All Rights Reserved, Little, Brown, 2010.

Title: Jedi Academy (Star Wars Jedi Academy, Book 1)Author: Jeffrey Brown Call No.: J BRO

Roan Novachez’s dream is shattered when he is rejected by the Pilot Academy. He is pleasantly surprised when he receives an invitation from Master Yoda to attend Jedi Academy. While Roan tries his best in the new school, he is not sure if this is the place where he belongs.All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2013.

Title: Gold Medal Swim (Jake Maddox Sports Story)Authors: Jake Maddox & Thomas Kingsley Troupe Call No.: J MAD

Sam Jacobs is the best swimmer on the school’s swim team. Just before the final meet of the season, Julien Cabrera, a new swimmer, joins the team. Julien is disciplined and he wants to win a medal. Sam willingly helps Julien in his daily practice. However, when Sam and Julien meet each other in the finals, only one swimmer can win the gold medal. Who will the winner be?All Rights Reserved, Stone Arch Books, 2012.

Title: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Author: Chris Grabenstein Call No.: J GRA(This book is also available in Overdrive, accessible via http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg.)

Twelve children are selected to be the first to enter a new public library designed by the famous game creator, Mr. Lemoncello. However, the only way that they can leave the library is to solve missions that are based on literature and historical events.All Rights Reserved, Random House, 2013.

Title: The Art of FlyingAuthor: Judy Hoffman Call No.: J HOF

The Baldwin Sisters accidentally turn three birds into humans. Fortuna Dalliance has been asked to persuade one of them, Martin, to return to his bird form. After spending time with Martin, however, Fortuna is unsure if she is doing the right thing.All Rights Reserved, Disney-Hyperion Books, 2013.

Title: The Search for Wondla Author: Tony DiTerlizzi Call No.: J DIT

Eva Nine has spent her entire life not knowing what the sun looks like. She has been raised by a robot, and her only knowledge of the outside world is through holographic images. She believes that she is the only one of her kind, as she has never seen anyone like her before. When her underground home is destroyed by a giant creature, she is forced to flee and venture into the dangerous world outside.All Rights Reserved, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2010.

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