4th Grader

Books for 4th Graders

Half Magic by Edward Eager

Faced with a dull summer in the city, Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha suddenly find themselves involved in a series of extraordinary adventures after Jane discovers an ordinary-looking coin that seems to grant wishes.

The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright

Four New York City siblings decide to pool their resources so that each can do a special thing on the Saturday that is his turn to receive the combined allowance.

The Middle Moffat by Eleanor Estes

Follows the adventures and misadventures of ten-year-old Jane Moffat living with her widowed mother and three siblings in their new home in Cranbury, Connecticut, in the early twentieth century.

Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke

The daughter of two magicians, twelve-year-old Igraine wants nothing more than to be a knight, and when their castle is attacked by a treacherous neighbor bent on stealing their singing magic books, Igraine has an opportunity to demonstrate her bravery.

Soup by Robert Newton Peck

The adventures and misadventures of two boys growing up in a small Vermont town.

Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Ryan

A fictionalized account of Charley (Charlotte) Parkhurst who ran away from an orphanage, posed as a boy, moved to California, and fooled everyone by her appearance.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar

Humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story.

Time Warp Trio #1: Knights of the Kitchen Table 

Joe receives a magic book for his birthday present from his uncle. Joe, Fred, and Sam are transported to a time when evil knights, fire-breathing dragons, and vile-smelling giants roamed the land.

Jake and Lily by Jerry Spinelli

Jake and Lily are twins and have always felt the same–like two halves of one person–but the year they turn eleven and Jake begins hanging out with Bump Stubbins, everything changes.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Cover Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

Fourth grader Peter has many problems, but by far his biggest problem is his little brother. Nicknamed ‘Fudge’ he’s a three year old living nightmare. Sometimes it’s little things, like refusing to eat until Peter stands on his head, or throwing tantrums in shoe stores. Other times it’s bigger than that. Whatever it is, Fudge gets all the attention and Peter is left to feel like a ‘fourth grade nothing’. Just what will Peter do about his annoying little brother?

My Last Best Friend Cover My Last Best Friend by Julie Bowe

Ida May is about to enter fourth grade without her best friend who’s moved away. Ida is determined that she won’t make any new friends, ever again, but then a new girl, Stacey, comes to school. Ida can’t help but be curious about Stacey and so she sends her a secret note. When Stacey replies a new friendship is born, a secret one, where Ida refuses to tell Stacey who she is. Ida May thinks perhaps having another friend won’t be so bad, but then the school bully Jenna gets in the way.

Shiloh Cover Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

When Marty finds a beagle pup hiding in some bushes on his way home from school he manages to convince the scared little dog to follow him. Naming the beagle Shiloh Marty soon realizes that the dog has been treated badly. Shiloh and Marty get along great though, and soon are best of friends. Marty realizes that Shiloh really belongs to Judd Travers, a nasty man who’s known to treat his animals badly. Marty’s stunned when his parents tell him to return Shiloh to his owner, how can he send his beloved pet back to a man that won’t care for him?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cover Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Greg’s life is pretty normal. His older brother is a jerk, his younger brother is annoying and his parents are just painful. Greg’s just a 6th grade weakling trying to make his mark in middle school. Greg’s diary chronicles his journey as he tries to become popular and successful at middle school. Filled with illustrations this book is part comic, part book and fully loaded with laughter.

There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom Cover There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom by Louis Sachar

Bradley is a liar, friendless, and the oldest boy in fifth grade. Nobody at school or at home seems to understand him, until a new counselor starts at school. Carla, the counselor really seems to understand Bradley and she shows him that he can change, even if no one else thinks he can. When Jeff Fishkin starts at school he becomes Bradley’s friend, things are starting to look up for Bradley, he’s just got to find a way to keep them that way.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Cover The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

Edward Tulane is a china rabbit, his owner, Abilene Tulane loves him dearly, but Edward feels no love in return, he’s far too busy with vanity to consider others. During a trip on the ocean some mean boys rip Edward from Abilene’s hand and he falls overboard. And so begins Edward’s miraculous journey where he discovers that love for others is more important than love for himself.

The Chocolate Touch Cover The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling

John loves chocolate, he’d eat chocolate all the time, if he could. One day his wish comes true, suddenly everything that touches his mouth turns to chocolate. John thinks this is fantastic, imagine – being able to eat the yummiest food ever, all the time! But then he forgets and accidentally kisses his Mom…

Punished Cover Punished by David Lubar

When a game of tag in the library gets out of hand Logan crashes into an old man in the reference stacks. The man isn’t pleased and tells Logan that he’ll be punished, and he means it – literally! Logan discovers he’s cursed and can only speak in puns. There’s only one way to break the spell and Logan has only three days to do it.

Shredderman Cover Shredderman: Secret Identity by Brian Biggs

Nolan is being bullied by a boy name Bubba, and he’s tired of it. Nolan sets out to avenge himself and fellow Bubba-sufferers by creating an online superhero – Shredderman! Armed with a digital camera and his computer Nolan (and Shredderman) set out to see that ‘truth and justice will prevail’.

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