Reading is an essential part of any successful education. Regular practice of reading can help children develop a wide range of skills, from improving their vocabulary and ability to think critically, to fostering their imagination and curiosity. With that in mind, here is a list of the best books for 4th and 5th graders:
- The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians series) by Rick Riordan
- The Giver (The Giver Quartet) by Lois Lowry
- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
- Wonder by R.J. Palacio
- The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
- The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C. S. Lewis
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Harry Potter series) by J.K. Rowling
- Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
- The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster