Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja | 2012 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 2 | Pirate Invasion | 2012 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 3 | Rise of the Red Ninjas | 2013 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 4 | A Game of Chase | 2013 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 5 | Terror at the Talent Show | 2013 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 6 | Buchanan Bandits! | 2013 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 7 | Scavengers | 2013 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 8 | Spirit Week Shenanigans | 2014 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 9 | The Scavengers Strike Back | 2014 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 10 | My Worst Frenemy | 2015 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 11 | Beware of the Supermoon | 2017 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 12 | Suckerpunch | 2020 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 13 | Kablooie | 2024 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja by Marcus Emerson is his best-known series, running to thirteen books from 2012 to 2024. The series follows Chase Cooper, a student at Buchanan School who stumbles into a world of secret ninja clans operating within the school. Told in diary format with illustrations, the books mix martial arts action with the everyday drama of middle school.
The series expanded its scope over time, from the original self-published entries like Rise of the Red Ninjas and A Game of Chase to later books like Beware of the Supermoon and Kablooie. Each book introduces new threats to Buchanan School, from rival ninja groups to talent show saboteurs to mysterious bandits. The diary-style format and illustrated pages have made the series popular with readers who enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid and similar books.