Good Read Alouds For the School Year

Here is a list of books that I have read recently. I think they are great read alouds for 5th or 6th grade.

Rules
by Cynthia Lord

Chasing Vermeer
by Blue Balliett

The Wright Three
by Blue Balliett

Star Girl
by Jerry Spinelli

Kimchee and Calamari
by Rose Kent

Hoot
by Carl Hiaasen

Question of the Day: What are some read alouds you would recommend?