What Are Good Books for 5th Graders to Read

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Lyrical, epic tale of ancient Greece is emotionally intense.

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Poignant summer adventure brims with family love and hope.

By Jason Reynolds

( 2016 )

( 2016 )

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Ghostly mystery has humor, sadness, and surprising depth.

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein

( 2021 )

( 2021 )

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Terrific tale of misfit taking bold step to remake his life.

By Tim Federle

( 2013 )

( 2013 )

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Soccer player faces divorce, bullies in fast-paced novel.

By Kwame Alexander

( 2016 )

( 2016 )

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Captivating poems depict coming-of-age in tumultuous 1960s.

By Jacqueline Woodson

( 2014 )

( 2014 )

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Uplifting musical theater-themed story has charming lead.

By Ali Stroker, Stacy Davidowitz

( 2021 )

( 2021 )

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Striking tale of quirky girl connecting after parental loss.

By Holly Goldberg Sloan

( 2013 )

( 2013 )

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Girl finds her strengths in rich, poignant Depression tale.

By Lauren Wolk

( 2020 )

( 2020 )

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Historical fiction at its best in story of '30s farmworkers.

By Pam Munoz Ryan

( 2011 )

( 2000 )

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Newbery Honor book about a smart Southern tomboy in 1899.

By Jacqueline Kelly

( 2010 )

( 2009 )

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Page-turning adventure of false identity and intrigue.

By Jennifer A. Nielsen

( 2012 )

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Big-hearted book about overcoming dyslexia inspires.

By Lynda Mullaly Hunt

( 2015 )

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Poignant, smart look at track star running from his past.

By Jason Reynolds

( 2016 )

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Middle school girl uses trickster god's help in fun fantasy.

By Van Hoang

( 2020 )

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Great characters, perilous adventures in historical tale.

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Exciting mystery is often intense but occasionally funny.

By Louis Sachar

( 2004 )

( 2000 )

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Inspiring memoir of teen Nobel laureate shot by Taliban.

By Malala Yousafzai, Patricia McCormick

( 2014 )

( 2014 )

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Middle school humor mixes with moving disability subplot.

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein

( 2013 )

( 2012 )

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Inspiring, educational immigrant story told in free verse.

By Thanhha Lai

( 2011 )

( 2011 )

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Classic still charms despite outdated gender roles.

By Louisa May Alcott

( 2009 )

( 1868 )

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Percy Jackson series spin-off is almost as delightful.

By Rick Riordan

( 2010 )

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Gripping, inspiring wilderness-survival adventure.

By Jean Craighead George

( 2012 )

( 1959 )

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Hopeful, relatable story of Syrian refugee in middle school.

By Jasmine Warga

( 2019 )

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Asian American teens and Superman vs. racism in retro tale.

By Gene Luen Yang

( 2020 )

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Offbeat imagination rules in funny, poignant graphic novel.

By Stephan Pastis

( 2013 )

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Amazing adventure about siblings lost in a future Zimbabwe.

By Nancy Farmer

( 2013 )

( 2014 )

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Girl with cerebral palsy conquers challenges in moving tale.

By Sharon M. Draper

( 2013 )

( 2010 )

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Fun underdog tale starts high-seas series.

By John Flanagan

( 2011 )

( 2011 )

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Charming middle-grade novel about friendship and identity.

By Erin Yun

( 2020 )

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Fun girl hero drives fast-paced, modern take on Navajo myth.

By Rebecca Roanhorse

( 2020 )

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Tragedy, triumph, and wisdom in funny, heartfelt tween tale.

By Kate DiCamillo

( 2016 )

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Delightful graphic novel follows teen girl's teeth troubles.

By Raina Telgemeier

( 2011 )

( 2010 )

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Moving, witty novel tackles fatphobia, self-advocacy.

By Lisa Fipps

( 2021 )

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Magical fantasy has peril, battles, positive messages.

By Lisa McMann

( 2011 )

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Extraordinary true stories of bravery, defiance, and hope.

By Deborah Hopkinson

( 2021 )

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Moving tale of facially different boy with inner beauty.

By R.J. Palacio

( 2012 )

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Wild tale of orphans, billionaires, mansions, and murder.

By Ally Carter

( 2020 )

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Riveting tale of racial, labor protests, women's vote, more.

By Martin W. Sandler

( 2019 )

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Al Capone Does My Shirts: A Tale from Alcatraz, Book 1 Book Poster Image

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Boy stands up for sister with autism in compassionate tale.

By Gennifer Choldenko

( 2005 )

( 2005 )

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Inspiring wartime journal reveals teen's inner life.

By Anne Frank

( 2011 )

( 1947 )

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Cold War kids use magic to save world in brilliant novel.

By Maile Meloy

( 2011 )

( 2011 )

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Eighth grader withstands friend rejection in funny story.

By Rachel Vail

( 2020 )

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Tales of injustice masterfully blend with a dash of magic.

By Pam Munoz Ryan

( 2015 )

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Young refugee's story is told in memories, myths, fables.

By Daniel Nayeri

( 2020 )

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Bittersweet, lovely story of friendship and social media.

By Rebecca Stead

( 2015 )

( 2015 )

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Promising spin-off series start with the first girl Ranger!

By John Flanagan

( 2020 )

( 2013 )

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Dark, magical, Dickensian page-turner for tweens.

By Laura Amy Schlitz

( 2012 )

( 2012 )

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Series starter about teen lawyer teaches Courtroom 101.

By John Grisham

( 2011 )

( 2010 )

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Stunning tale of Asian girl's struggle on 1880s frontier.

By Linda Sue Park

( 2020 )

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What Are Good Books for 5th Graders to Read

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