2025-2026 Battle of the Books List: 5th-6th GradeLike this list

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• 15 Secrets to Survival

  Richards, Natalie D.

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  When classmates Baxter, Abigail, Turner and Emerson break a school rule, they're forced to travel to the middle of nowhere for an extra-credit project. They think things can't get much worse. After all, how will learning to survive in the wilderness…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bad Beginning

  Snicket, Lemony

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  After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed as their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Deep Water

  Sumner, Jamie

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  After a heartbreaking loss, 12-year-old Tully sets out to become the youngest person to complete the legendary "Godfather" swim across Lake Tahoe. As the waters turn dangerous, she must choose between her safety and a victory that could change…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ella Enchanted

  Levine, Gail Carson

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  At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy’s gift, the gift of obedience. Ella wants nothing more than to be free of Lucinda's gift and to belong to herself. For how can she be true to herself if she knows that at any time, anyone can…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library

  Grabenstein, Chris

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  Twelve-year-old Kyle gets to stay overnight in the new town library, designed by his hero—the famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello. Come morning, he must work with friends to solve puzzles in order to escape!

• The Eyes & the Impossible

  Eggers, Dave

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  Stray dog Johannes' job is to observe everything that happens in his urban park and report back to the three bison elders. But changes are afoot, including more humans, a new building, a boatload of goats, and a shocking revelation that changes his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hamra and the Jungle of Memories

  Hanna Alkaf

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  When Hamra steals a magical fruit from a tiger, hoping to cure her grandmother, she must repay her debt to the tiger by going on an extraordinary journey to make him human again.

• The Phantom Tollbooth

  Juster, Norton, 1929-2021

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  While journeying through amazing lands, Milo learns the importance of words and numbers and provides a cure for his boredom.

• Princess Academy

  Hale, Shannon

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  While attending a strict academy for potential princesses with the other girls from her mountain village, 14-year-old Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland.

• Unplugged

  Korman, Gordon

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  As the son of the world's most famous tech billionaire, spoiled Jett Baranov has always gotten what he wanted. So, when his father's private jet drops him in the middle of a place called the Oasis, Jett can't believe it. He's forced to hand over his…Read moreRead more of this annotation