6th grade books about Grief
20 books commonly assigned to 6th grade students explore grief— 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 3 grief titles here with a Lexile score, 0 are grade-level, 3 are more accessible, and 0 are stretch texts. Match a book to your reader’s measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.
20 6th grade books about grief
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Between Two BrothersCrystal Allen
Dear Mr. HenshawBeverly Cleary
DuelJessixa Bagley
Fowl PlayKristin O'Donnell Tubb
Hope in the ValleyMitali Perkins
Mick Harte Was HereBarbara Park
Mid-AirAlicia D. Williams
Old YellerFred Gipson
Pie in the SkyRemy Lai
Ruby Lost and FoundChristina Li
Sal and Gabi Break the UniverseCarlos Hernandez
Smack Dab in the Middle of MaybeJo Watson Hackl
The CrossoverKwame Alexander · 750L
The Labors of Hercules BealGary D. Schmidt
The Night TrainLorelei Savaryn
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote SunriseDan Gemeinhart
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the SkyKwame Mbalia
Walk Two MoonsSharon Creech · 770L
Where the Red Fern GrowsWilson Rawls · 700L
WildfulKengo Kurimoto
Grief books at other grades
3rd grade · 4th grade · 5th grade · 7th grade · 8th grade · 9th grade · 10th grade · 11th grade
Other 6th grade themes
Family · Friendship · Courage · Identity · Humor · Adventure · Nature · Perseverance
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Frequently asked questions
What grief books are good for 6th grade students?
20 books exploring grief 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 grief 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 3 books here with a Lexile score, 0 are grade-level, 3 more accessible, and 0 a stretch. Match a book to your reader's measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.
How many grief books are on the 6th grade list?
This page lists 20 6th grade titles about grief, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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