Here is a selection of great novels for Year 6 children. Do also look out for Doris Lessing’s Through the Tunnel (HarperCollins), which is a fabulous and challenging short story. These books are the reading rites of passage that pave the way for the great literature that lies ahead. The books are intense reads, meaty books that are crafted beautifully. They will stay with the reader forever. These books are life-changers. Do read them before sharing with your child as some touch on challenging themes.

           You can find a suggested reading list here Year 6 Suggested Reading List

You can also download Pie Corbett's Reading Spine for Year 6 below.