Amelia's sixth-grade notebook
by Marissa Moss
Simon and Schuster 2011
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- fitting in
- identity
- school life
- family
- self-expression
- resilience
- peer pressure
About this book
Told through doodles, lists, and handwritten notes, Amelia chronicles the ups and downs of starting sixth grade. She navigates new teachers, tricky lockers, changing friendships, and the pressure to fit in—while trying to stay true to her creative self. The humorous, relatable voice makes it an easy, inviting read for tweens. Fans of diary-style books will enjoy the mix of humor, heart, and everyday middle-school drama.
Setting: a contemporary American middle school
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amelia's sixth-grade notebook right for my child?
Yes — Amelia's sixth-grade notebook is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.6, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, fitting in, identity.
How long does it take to read Amelia's sixth-grade notebook?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Amelia's sixth-grade notebook takes around 1.1h to finish. The book has 10,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Amelia's sixth-grade notebook have an AR quiz?
Yes — Amelia's sixth-grade notebook has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Amelia's sixth-grade notebook?
Amelia's sixth-grade notebook has an AR reading level of 4.6, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.