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Best Books for 9 Year One-time Boys and Girls (fourth Graders)

First Cat in Space by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Shawn Harris
SCI-FI
Absurdly hysterical, this is a bizarrely perfect hazard in space! When rats eat a second of the moon, the world'southward leaders send their clandestine weapon– a cat and a stowaway toenail-clipping robot. The ii adventurers meet the Queen of Moonopolis who leads them beneath the moon'south surface through the mine tunnels where they have more silly adventures until they Become CAPTURED. But, don't worry — somehow they'll escape. Right?

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
HUMOR
One of the most popular volume series ever, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, shares the hilarious story of Greg, in his ain words and drawings. Life in middle school is not easy. And Greg is here to testify it! One thing you'll notice about these books is that kids volition read them more than once which is peachy if yous have them all. (hint, hint)

Amuletby Kazu Kibuishi
FANTASY / GRAPHIC NOVEL
This popular graphic novel series is about two siblings trying to relieve their mom who was taken to an underground world of elves, demons, robots, and talking animals. Beautiful artwork with compelling characters and an adventurous plot make this a cinch hit with young readers.

I Survived by Lauren Tarshis
HISTORICAL FICTION
Wow – these are addicting reads! They're excellent, fast-paced adventures great for 9 year erstwhile kids set during significant historical events that are perfect for elementary historic period kids just getting comfortable with chapter books. Kids volition zilch through these incredible adventures, learning history in the process. The books ever are about a young person trying to survive a historically important, life-changing upshot such equally Pompeii, the Titanic, Pearl Harbor, or the Boxing of Gettysburg.

The Terminal Kids on Earth past Max Brallier, illustrated by Douglas Colgate
SCI-FI/ PARANORMAL
This hilarious book makes the zombie apocalypse seem fun. Considering that's how Jack approaches life and zombie fights. He and his all-time friend, Quint, live in an upgraded, well-defended treehouse where they program for rescuing his crush June (she doesn't need rescuing being quite capable) and fighting zombies. Illustrations throughout make this fifty-fifty more highly-seasoned to read and imagine. Delightful. Who would have idea?! BOXED Prepare HERE.

Land of Stories by Chris Colfer
FANTASY
Fairy tales go very existent when Alex and Conner (a brother and sister) find themselves transported to the fairy tale world. To get home, they'll need to discover the ingredients for a Wishing Spell. Finding the items volition be dangerous, mysterious, and life-changing. All the books in this serial are compelling, magical adventures about characters you lot volition ADORE. My kids and I couldn't put these downward.

The Wild Robot past Peter Brown
REALISTIC (ish)
Roz is a robot alone on an island with only animals. If she wants to survive, she must effigy out how to alive in the wild where the animals meet her as a monster. That slowly changes when Roz adopts a gosling and makes a nest. It's a meaningful story of family, love, and community that consistently garners love from teachers and students.

The One and Merely Ivan  by Katherine Applegate
REALISTIC
Narrated by a gorilla named Ivan, this true story will immediately take hold of at your heartstrings.Ivan is kept in a cage in a run-down mall for 27 years without seeing another gorilla. When his maltreated elephant friend dies there, she asks Ivan to help the new, younger elephant detect a better life. With the help of the janitor'due south daughter, he does just that.

Cress Watercress by Gregory Maguire, illustrated past David Litchfield
Beast FICTION
Filled with immensely lovable characters, a gentle storyline of adventure and discovery, and lavish illustrations, this is a cute story about family, customs, and grief. After the death of her father, Cress and her family move from their cozy burrow into the Broken Arms oak tree ruled by a cranky Owl with a noisy neighbor squirrel family. In that location, Cress helps her mom collect moths to pay their hire, leaving her mom fourth dimension to work and gather ingredients for her sickly brother'southward tea. Equally Cress navigates her new surround, the natural world, and the stories around her, it helps her understand her inner globe, especially how grief waxes and wanes like the moon'due south cycles.

Dungeoneer Adventures by Ben Costa, illustrated by James Parks
FANTASY / ILLUSTRATED
Coop is the only human at the Dungeoneer Academy. He feels alone and fears failure simply it's his lifelong dream to be an explorer. Luckily, his best friend Oggie (a bugbear) and ii other new friends on his squad stick together to survive the bullying Coop faces at school and the life-or-death jungle trial in which they feel trouble with their team, unexpected attacks, and a monster spider. The stakes are high–if they fail the trial, they'll be kicked out of the school forever. It'south a fun-to-read, illustrated, and fast-paced fantastical adventure!

The Sasquatch Escape  by Suzanne Selfors
FANTASY
Ben doesn't recollect his summer could be any more than boring. Until he rescues a baby dragon. He and his new friend, Pearl Petal, acquire that the town has a clandestine veterinarian for… imaginary creatures. That'southward when they accidentally let a Sasquatch escape. Whoops. Now the pair must lure the big guy back to the veterinarian. (Which is easier said than done.) This series is a delightful page-turner.

Restart by Gordon Korman
REALISTIC
Chase has no memory of who he is or was. Only he starts to get clues when straight out of the hospital when a strange girl dumps ice foam on his head. Hunt presently realizes that he doesn't like his erstwhile self. Now he'll have to make up one's mind what kind of person he wants to be. Considering he's enjoying his new life in the film society and the new ("nerdy") friends he's made. This thought-provoking novel will challenge kids to consider their choices, behavior, and life goals.

Sparks  past Ian Boothby, illustrated by Nina Matsumoto
After escaping the evil laboratory, cats August and Charlie help others in a "Super Canis familiaris" canis familiaris disguise. Simply their evil scientist nemesis, a diaper-wearing baby named Princess, will finish at nothing to recapture the escaped cats…and conquer the entire world. Filled with adventure, friendship, and humor!

Once Upon a Tim  by Stuart Gibbs
FANTASY
Hilarious, illustrated, and perfect for fantasy and adventure fans! Tim and his sis Belinda are peasants who promise to improve their lot in life and so they sign upward as knights for a not-very-brave prince and his then-chosen magician sidekick to find and rescue Princess Grace from a monster. Helpful foreshadowing, a potent narrative vocalism, and humor throughout isn't all that this book brings to readers, information technology also includes helpful life lessons from Belinda well-nigh the patriarchy and neat vocabulary words (which are helpfully indicated so your parents will know the IQ benefits).

Boy at the Back of the Grade by Onjali Q Raúf
IMMIGRATION
Alexa and her friends learn that the new kid, Ahmed, was in a real war and has been separated from his family unit. So when Alexa and her friends hear that England is going to shut the borders, they decide they must go to the Queen to help Ahmed be reunited with his family unit. They become to the palace in person, tangling with the guards, and getting in big trouble but it eventually leads to media attention and a happy solution.

Allergic past Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter
REALISTIC
A well-done middle-class graphic novel about a child with allergies! Maggie is devastated that she's allergic to the puppy she'south finally allowed to get. But, she befriends a new daughter side by side door who becomes a fun, safe solace in her life…until that friend gets a puppy which Maggie interprets this her new friend non wanting to be friends anymore. Meanwhile, the story shows the process of allergy testing and regular allergy shots. Somewhen, the two friends work out a solution for hanging out that won't exist a trouble for Maggie's allergies. The story ends with Maggie helping with her new baby sister and feeling similar she doesn't demand an animal pet anymore.

Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen by Niki Lenz
REALISTIC
A genuinely sweet story about a daughter who goes from a bully to a trying-to-do-amend model citizen that volition brand yous laugh and warm your middle. When Bernice's mom sends Bernice to live with her nun aunt, it'south a run a risk for this former bully to reform her mean-spirited means. And Bernice does it — she makes a friend, becomes nicer, and finds an unexpected home with the nuns.

Trapped in a Video Game by Dustin Brady, illustrated past Brady Jessee
SCI-FI
Gamers and not-gamers alike who love exciting and unsafe stories won't desire to miss this excellent series. Jesse's friend gets an early release of a video game — and it sucks in both he and his friend while they're playing. They're literally trapped in the video game! Inside the game, they meet a missing classmate who is a grown-upwards man in the game. Considering at that place's no way out. Or is there?

Your Pal Fred by Michael Rex
SCI-FI / GRAPHIC NOVEL
Fred is a robot who brings kindness (and STICKERS!) to a dystopian world he makes better in this funny, warmhearted, and interesting story. When Fred discovers that two warlords are capturing innocent people to fight as soldiers for them, Fred knows what he has to do–inquire the ii bad guys to try peace. He irritates and surprises everyone he meets with his cheerfulness and positive attitude, even when he's caught and "tortured" with drumming, which, of course, he loves. His character oozes amuse, you can't help but love him–forth with the other curious characters that he meets. Volition Fred succeed on his seemingly impossible mission?

Elements of Genius: Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray by Jess Keating
Take a chance — Stalk
Inventor Nikki Tesla joins a new schoolhouse called the Genius Academy where she's not the simply genius and she's supposed to starting time working well with others. (That will be hard!) When Nikki's death ray is stolen from a locked safe, she and her classmates must collaborate to detect it and hopefully, save the globe. They follow clues effectually the globe, thwart plots to split up their grouping, and capture the bad guy before he tin use the death ray. Not only does this engrossing story feature smart kids who beloved Stem but the activity and themes of friendship and growing up resonated and entertained me.

The Terrible 2 by Mac Barnett and Jory John, illustrated by Kevin Cornell
HUMOR
If you like funny, you'll LOVE this series, perfect for 9-year-olds! Plus, in this showtime book, you'll learn valuable cow trivia. Simply, it's mostly the hilarious adventure of two pranksters who start out equally rivals but somewhen work together to pull off the biggest prank of all time — a prank that will ensure they become Apr Fool's 24-hour interval off from school.

The Magical Reality of Nadia by Bassem Youssef and Catherine R. Daly, illustrated past Douglas Holgate
#OWNVOICES / MAGICAL REALISM
Funny, entertaining, and filled with important themes of friendship, growing up, and racism, this is one of my new favorite books! Nadia unexpectedly discovers an ancient Egyptian teacher (Titi) trapped in her hippo amulet. He comes out onto a paper and TALKS! Tita helps Nadia with issues she faces at schoolhouse like the new kid who is rude and prejudice virtually her Egyptian civilization and troubles with her friends who are working together on a schoolhouse project. Totally wonderful, heartfelt, and relatable– don't miss this new volume for ages 8 – 12.

Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis and Traci Sorell
HISTORICAL FICTION
Indian No More is an emotional, important story almost when the U.S. regime arbitrarily fabricated certain Native American tribes no longer tribes without reservations or legal rights. It also shows the historical mural of prejudice and stereotypes towards people of color. I love the shut-knit, loving family based on the author's own life, a family who values each other and their survival. This book is a must-read and must-ain for all schools and libraries and would make an first-class book club selection.

Dragon Slippers trilogy by Jessica Solar day George
FANTASY
Nosotros tin can't recommend these books enough! Young and brave Creel wants goose egg more than to own her own seamstress shop. In her pursuit of this dream, she befriends a special dragon who, along with magical dragon slippers, changes her life.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
FANTASY
This series is amazing! Greek gods nevertheless exist then exercise their kids, demigods, who have incredible abilities. Unfortunately for these kids, monsters are out to impale them. Simply, they are also the only ones who can save the world from a war between the Greek gods the Titans. Percy goes to Camp One-half-Blood where he gets trained to protect himself… that is until he'due south sent on a unsafe quest. Betrayal, adventure, plot twists, and incredible mythological world-building make these stories that kids tin can't put down.

Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
HISTORICAL FICTION
Forced to flee a dangerous state of affairs in Mexico, Esperanza and her mother arrive in California and showtime working as migrant subcontract workers. The dorsum-breaking work is only part of their new, challenging life. In this beautifully written, soulful novel, Esperanza learns to thrive no affair what her circumstances.

Fortunately, the Milk past Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Skottie Young
Sense of humor
If you like quirky humour, then this is your perfect book. Because you will never believe, except you totally will, what happens when the kids' begetter goes out to get more milk. He doesn't fifty-fifty get the milk but he does run into pirates, aliens, and all sorts of incredible things! Totally hilarious and quite short–which is appealing to many readers.

Kristy's Great Thought Bodyguard'southward Order  Full-Color Graphix Novel past Ann M. Martin, illustrated past Raina Telgemeier
REALISTIC
We're loving these updated Bodyguard's Club graphic novels by the uber-talented Raina Telegemeier. It'southward a good idea to start with book i since the stories are told in sequential order. These are funny and fun to read, maybe even more once. BOX SET Hither.

Who Would Win? Whale vs. Behemothic Squid by Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Rob Bolster
NONFICTION
Kids can't get enough of the Who Would Win? books that pit two bounding main carnivores against each other. In this book, read facts almost each creature then compare with a face-off. See if y'all can you predict who will win! See all the addicting informational books in the Who Would Win serial.

Big Nate Welcome to My Worldpast Lincoln Peirce
GRAPHIC NOVEL / Sense of humour
I recollect the Big Nate comics are even amend than the novels — they are simply so stinking funny! Lincoln Peirce "gets" kids and their struggles — the episodes will keep both you and your kids cracking upwardly.

Harry Potter series past J.K. Rowling
FANTASY
The all-time selling children'southward book of all fourth dimension, this is a MUST READ for then many reasons: the brilliant storytelling, a complex and entertaining plot, relatable characters, rich linguistic communication, essential life lessons about friendship and bravery, and more than. (See all my reasons for reading Harry Potter.)

Phoebe and Her Unicorn: A Heavenly Nostrils Chronicle by Dana Simpson
Humour / GRAPHIC NOVEL
Sarcastic and hilarious, this is a express mirth-out-loud story most a precocious young daughter and her reluctant unicorn "best friend". BOXED Set up

Tuesdays at the Castle  past Jessica Mean solar day George
FANTASY
Every Tuesday, the castle where Princess Celie and her family live, adds on a new room, or turret, or wing. Celie loves her castle and it's living means. So, when robbers set on her parents' wagon, and they are never seen again, Celie takes comfort that their room is exactly the same, hoping the castle knows they are still alive. Only can the castle and Celie finish the Royal Council and the foreign prince from taking over the kingdom? We Dearest this series!

Killer Species by Michael P. Spradlin
Chance (SCI-FI)
Go ready for a fast-paced run a risk series most a mad scientist who creates a hybrid crocodile-dinosaur-bird killer beast to terminate visitors from entering the Everglades. Emmet and his father get in to investigate but when his male parent is kidnapped, Pismire and his friend, Calvin, know it's up to them to find where the kidnapper is holding Emmet'due south father. Bang-up for reluctant readers — and anyone who loves an action-packed sci-fi mystery!

Dying to Meet You 43 Cemetary Road by Kate Klise, illustrated past M. Sarah Klise
Humour
The 43 Sometime Cemetery Route books are funny and punny adventures with a child, a cat, a grumpy ghost, and a actually absurd writing manner in messages, emails, newspaper clippings, jokes, and more than. These books are addictive!

Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs
MYSTERY / Sense of humor (series)
Was the FunJungle'southward hippo murdered? Teddy and Summer think and so. Mystery, adventure, and humor will go on your readers on the border of their seats in this unique story with lovable, quirky characters.

Wallace the Brave by Will Henry
HUMOR / GRAPHIC NOVEL
If yous like the humor in Calvin and Hobbes, you must read Wallace the Brave. It'south totally hilarious. Yous'll laugh your manner through stories of Wallace's life on the school bus, on the playground, playing with friends, hanging with his fisherman dad, and more. I'm grin only writing this as I call up back on his antics and adventures that cracked me up.

Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo
MAGICAL REALISM
Quirky and delightful, this is the tale of a girl named Flora who rescues a squirrel and keeps information technology equally a friend. Together they experience the world in a unique, funny, and wonderful way, and straighten information technology out, as well — peculiarly Flora's mother.

More to the Story by Hena Khan
REALISTIC
Jameela is one of four girls in a Pakistani-American family unit and she's passionate well-nigh journalism but in her enthusiasm, she hurts a new friend when she writes something he isn't comfortable sharing with the globe. While she digests these hard-earned lessons, she learns that her honey petty sister has lymphoma. Khan skillfully weaves a story of family, culture, customs, and social justice that is certain to become a modern-day Little Women-type archetype.

The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth Eulberg
MYSTERY
What a lovely surprise! This Sherlock-inspired book is and then well-written with a corking plot. John Watson moves with his mom who has recently left both the military and John's dad to Harlem. There he meets a very unique girl named Shelby Holmes who reluctantly allows him to tag forth with her as she solves her latest crime — the mystery of a missing show-canis familiaris stolen from a classmate's secure business firm.

Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai
REALISTIC / IMMIGRATION
Pie in the Heaven is an insightful, funny, and poignant look at the struggles of immigrating to a new country (Australia) and the difficulties of learning English along with growing upwards and grieving the loss of a begetter. He misses blistering with his papa so later on school with his blood brother, he breaks his mom's rules against using the kitchen and bakes the cakes that his father wanted to include in his dream Pie in the Heaven bakery.  Like Jingwen says virtually his new ancestry and distressing losses, this is a story that is both salty and sweetness.

Information technology's the End of the Globe and I'm in My Bathing Suit past Justin A. Reynolds
ADVENTURE
When he'south forced to stay home from the beach party considering he needs to do his laundry since every single stinky slice of clothing, is muddy, Eddie hurries through the washing with quick cycles–until the ability unexpectedly goes out. Eddie leaves the house to investigate and finds iv other kids but NO Ane ELSE. No parents. No kids. NO One. It's all very mysterious and suspenseful, especially when the street lights plough back on — without the electricity coming back on. What is going on? Cliff hanger alert– I can't wait for book 2!

Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac
REALISTIC / Poetry
Because of the pandemic, Malin is sent away to live with her grandparents on the Wabanaki reservation. A rez domestic dog named Malsum adopts her, condign her ally and friend, which helps her suit to living without her parents. When a government worker arrives to check on her, her new best friend Malsum scares her off. That's when her grandparents teach Malin nigh the history of Native kids who were taken away by the regime. Her grandparents share many other stories of their beliefs and history which help Malin connect to her heritage and feel her less sad nearly missing her parents, bothered with inconsistent Internet and schoolhouse lessons, and feel less troubled about staying indoors.

Nick and Tesla'south Loftier-Voltage Danger Lab  by Science Bob Pflugfleder and Steve Hockensmith
SCI-FI / MYSTERY
Siblings Nick and Tesla are shipped off to alive with their mad-scientist Uncle Newt for the summer while their parents are . . . doing something with soybeans in Uzbekistan? When left to fend for themselves, the siblings discover something very suspicious at the onetime mansion downwards the street. Throughout the story, these STEM wizards invent gadgets and gizmos and give you lot directions to do the same. This adventurous STEM series makes science and technology fun!

Voyage of the Frostheart by Jamie Littler
FANTASY
Afantastic, illustrated adventure story almost an orphan boy with forbidden musical powers. fourth-course readers meet sentient creatures like the vulpi, a walrus and a yeti, not just human being-kin, who live in Strongholds to stay safe from the monstrous Lurkers and Leviathans. Subsequently Ash'due south Pathfinder parents disappear, Ash moves in with a strict guardian Yeti named Tobu. Unfortunately, they're banished from their dwelling house when Ash uses his forbidden Song Weaver magic. They leave the hamlet with a Pathfinder crew and Ash realizes that he can notice his parents using the words in his childhood lullaby.

Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead
MAGICAL REALISM
In the sweetest story of friendship, ten-year-old Livy meets Bob, a green zombie-looking monster wearing a chicken costume living in the closet at her grandma's house. He'due south been waiting for her to return for the terminal 5 years. Only Livy can't call back him at all. Even when she leaves the house for an errand, she forgets. Simply, she's adamant to help Bob detect his style back home. Wherever that may be. Nosotros beloved this story!! This is a great family read-aloud choice!

The Familiars series by Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson
FANTASY
My kids and I are large fans of this series. Practise y'all know about familiars? They are the magical fauna companions to wizards. And in this first story, the kids and their familiars must save the world when the wizards' powers are taken abroad. A great series for kids who love animals and magical adventures.

Nell can't wait to tag along with her horrid and neglectful parents to Paris so she can search for her beloved former nanny Pear who she'due south convinced is missing since Pear hasn't written in months. While in Paris, Nell learns about the strange moldy staff of life problem plaguing the city's bakeries. She meets new friends who guide her around the underground tunnels of Paris. They assist her discover Nell and uncover the truth virtually her parents and their connection to the moldy bread. A page-turning mystery with a perfect ending!

Center School: The Worst Years of my Life past James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts, illustrated by Laura Park
Humor
Rafe's goal in centre school is to break every single dominion. Y'all can imagine how his plan will get, right? Filled with cartoon-similar illustrations, this story volition crack you upwardly.

Example File Little Claws Animal Rescue Agency #1 by Eliot Schrefer
ANIMAL Gamble / ENVIRONMENTALISM
Esquire Play tricks, a play a trick on, runs the Animal Rescue Agency with the help of her business director, a rooster named Mr. Pepper. Despite the prey-predator scenario, the duo travels to the Arctic to salve a polar bear cub adrift at sea, separated from his mother, and hunted by a dangerous human who wants to sell him. Entertaining writing, lovable main characters with distinctive personalities, and an exciting chance make this an splendid start to a new series.

Freedom Porter, Beginning Daughter  by Julia DeVillers
REALISTIC
This is a light-hearted series about a daughter whose dad becomes the President. We follow along as she adjusts to living in the White House, having a bodyguard, and experiences being the First Girl. BOXED Ready

Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke
FANTASY / GRAPHIC NOVEL
While Jack's single mom works, Jack takes intendance of his little sister, Maddy. In this modern version, Jack trades the family unit'southward one valuable thing, his mom'southward car, for seeds. Of course, everything goes downhill from there… The seeds plough in to a freaky, monster-growing garden who attacks, their neighbour friend secretly steals some 0f the seeds, a dragon appears with a dire alert; and, Maddy is kidnapped past ane of the monsters! Activity, adventure, intrigue, . . . Don't miss the sequel, Mighty Jack and the Goblin King.

Katie the Catsitter past Colleen AF Venable, illustrated by Stephanie Yue (ages 8 – 12)
SUPERHERO
If yous like mystery, gamble, and CATS, you won't desire to miss this entertaining graphic novel! Katie desperately wants to bring together her friends at their summer camp so to earn coin, she gets a job for her neighbor Madeline catsitting 217 cats. But, something is VERY weird because these are super-smart cats with destructive behaviors and powerful abilities, non to mention that Katie finds evidence that her neighbor might be the supervillain, Moustress. So, when the Moustress gets captured, Katie decides she and the cats must take action and save their friend.

Katerina Ballerina by Tiler Peck and Kyle Harris, illustrated past Sumiti Collina
BALLET
An earnest young girl loves ballet simply since her dad can't beget lessons, she watches YouTube videos and practices in her room. Afterward a disastrous talent shows Katerina's dad her bravery, Katrina's dad stretches the budget for lessons. It'south not a dandy commencement though– she shows upward in red swimming suit and homemade tutu! But she makes a friend who helps her learn ballet terms and adjust to formal classes. As Katrina becomes more serious in her dancing, a contest reminds Katrina that she needs to residuum both working difficult and enjoying dancing.

Everyday Angel   by Victoria Schwab
REALISTIC
My daughter loves these stories nigh an angel named Aria who is earning her wings by helping girls who are struggling in some way. In the get-go book, Aria helps Gabby. Gabby's brother is hospitalized indefinitely and her mom is totally focused on her brother. It'due south up to Aria to assist Gabby at her new school and notice who she is. These are sugariness, uplifting stories.

Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy  by Karen Foxlee
FANTASY
Stuck in a museum with her sister and father who is working on a sword showroom, Ophelia's curiosity leads her to a locked room where a boy has been trapped for thousands of years. But Ophelia doesn't believe in magic. Except– she kind of does. She remembers how her mother used to tell her stories of magic . . . This is a breathtaking journey of loss, acceptance, hope, and friendship. Get here to see my book club guide nearly this book.

Holes by Louis Sachar
Risk
Poor Stanley. He'due south got the worst luck of anyone — and is now sent to a youth detention camp in the desert where he has to dig holes all day long. All because of his no-good, hog-stealing great-peachy-grandfather. This was one of my students' favorite books (mine, besides)! You'll dear the crazy adventures equally Stanley and his new friend figure out what'south happening at this supposed detention camp and escape, with only onions to swallow. And yes, fifty-fifty that has to practise with Stanley'due south pig-stealing grandad.  You'll dear it.

Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere past Elise Gravel
HUMOR
If you LOVE kooky books, this volume fits the beak. Olga finds a most unusual, unknown creature whom she names "MEH" after the sound it makes. She uses her deductive reasoning to figure out what it is (something new!) and what it likes to swallow (olives)! Simply what will she do when Meh disappears? Things I love about this book: 1) the illustrations — they stone! 2) the narrator's voice — information technology's conceivable and funny iii) the plot — specially the mean girls who aren't so mean after all.

What the Moon Saw past Laura Resau
MAGICAL REALISM
Mexican-American Clara Luna doesn't know annihilation nigh her father's Mexican heritage until she spends the summer with her grandparents in rural Mexico. There, she discovers the beauty of her grandparents' life and culture and grows into her own identity. This is a beautiful, important volume, ane that I've read several times and highly recommend.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: Chronicles of Narniaby C. S. Lewis
FANTASY
I think you already know well-nigh these books just if you lot don't, they're beautifully written fantasy adventures that volition hook your kids with the magical earth of Narnia. We recently listened to the series on audiobook which was fifty-fifty more fun to hear it read in a British emphasis. (Since we're American.)

The One and But Bob by Katherine Applegate, illustrated by Patricia Castelao
Animal / FRIENDSHIP
(This is the sequel to laurels-winning, The Ane and Just Ivan…I remember you lot could read this independently only it would be richer if you read information technology after the first book.) Bob's now living in a home with the girl from the mall simply he's restless and insecure, believing he'southward a fraud. When Bob visits his friends Ivan and Ruby at the zoo, a hurricane hits. Ivan gets trapped under a edifice, and Bob tin can't find his people. Equally Ivan says, there'due south one and but Bob to aid rescue everyone. Sugariness, redemptive, and adventurous, this is a story of a dog who finds himself while searching for others.

Crenshaw  past Katherine Applegate
REALISTIC
Crenshaw is the new book from the writer ofThe One and Merely Ivan, Katherine Applegate, and it's another amazing story dealing with poverty. Jackson'due south family unit is nigh to lose their flat once again. Although Jackson'southward parents don't tell him this, he knows the signs. He knows why they're having a yard sale. He knows information technology's non his dad's error for having MS but he's mad and worried and alone. It isn't until Crenshaw shows up and pushes Jackson to speak the truth to his parents that Jackson learns that he's non facing this alone. Oh, and who is Crenshaw? He's Jackson'south large, imaginary cat friend from when he was footling returned to assistance Jackson in his time of need. I felt like it was a God metaphor. I wonder what you'll recollect?

The Vii Tales of Trinket  by Shelley Moore Thomas
FANTASY
At present that her mother has died, Trinket decides to take the map her missing storyteller father left backside and try to discover him. Her friend, Thomas the Sus scrofa Male child, travels with her. Each place on the map gives Trinket a new story to tell and she imagines she could learn to be a storyteller like her male parent. Amazing adventures ensue. When Trinket learns the fate of her father in the seventh story, she must make a very difficult decision.

The Worst Grade Trip Ever  by Dave Barry
HUMOR
Hilarious. While on a class trip to Washington D.C., Wyatt and his best friend, Matt, are positive they've discovered a plot to blow upwards the White Business firm. Wyatt'southward shell, Suzanna, helps the friends make a program, and as y'all tin can imagine, disaster and hilarity strike. I totally loved this book and know your kids (especially those who similar humour) will too.

Batman, Robin, and Howard by Jeffrey Brown
SUPERHERO
When Damian aka. Robin is sent to a new school, he immediately clashes with a kid named Howard, probably because Howard is smart and athletic just similar Damian. But if they're going to work as a squad in soccer and in science, they'll demand to effigy out how to get along. Fortunately, they become the best of friends. And then, when Damian's dad, Batman, goes missing, the ii of them work together to find the missing superhero and help Batman solve his current soccer-related case.

The Kicks Saving the Team by Alex Morgan
REALISTIC
Finally, afantastic volume (serial) for soccer girls! If you take a soccer player in your firm, and I think a LOT of you lot do, y'all'll want to get your soccer lover this volume –actually, buy her the entire serial. Written by Olympic Gold Medalist and U.S. Soccer squad fellow member (among other things), Alex Morgan, it's a realistic story of life, friendship, and playing soccer. Box prepare here.

The Curious Cat Spy Club  by Linda Joy Singleton
MYSTERY
Three kids from seemingly dissimilar social circles band together to rescue kittens that they detect in a dumpster. Now their newly formed detective gild wants to discover who dumped these innocent kittens. The answer surprises everyone. Each book in this lovely, well-written mystery series is about three kind kids who solve mysteries.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
FANTASY
Charlie is one of the five winning children immune to tour Willy Wonka's famous chocolate manufactory. Merely it'due south a bout unlike any other and the other not-too-nice-kids kids strangely disappear throughout. Funny and quirky, this book remains a classic for a good reason.

Anyone But Ivy Pocket  by Caleb Krisp
Humour
You lot are going to ADORE Ivy and this story entirely. Ivy's totally clueless and so very quirky. Who else would say this to her future employer, the Duchess: "Y'all poor deluded beast . . . dying has sapped the strength from your eyes. I'm remarkably pretty, and that's a 18-carat fact." I read many parts out loud to my kids while I was reading this book – they were just so funny!! Now my kids are addicted, too. Ivy'south adventures involve a sinister ghost, a mystical gem, and a surprising destiny.

Wild Survival: Crocodile Rescue! by Melissa Cristina Marquez
#OWNVOICES / Hazard / ANIMAL RESCUE
Adrianna's parents have an creature sanctuary and host an animal rescue that is moving from YouTube to television. On this trip, which is existence filmed for the new show, the family goes to the mangrove wood of Republic of cuba to assistance an injured crocodile. (The book is interspersed with factual information about all the wildlife they encounter!) Andriana messes upward and gets grounded but too saving a domestic dog, she realizes something the grown-ups missed– that the rescued crocodile had a nest of eggs. She convinces her brother to help her save the eggs merely they take a very close call with poachers, adding in suspense and a touch of danger. Engaging and interesting!

The Zombie Chasers by John Kloepfer and Steve Wolfhard
ADVENTURE
Filled with drawing illustrations, this early affiliate book serial highlights the bravery of a group of friends (and siblings) who will save the world from zombies. A fun child-powered take chances with zombies.

Charlotte Spies for Justice A Civil War Survival Story (Girls Survive) by Nikki Shannon Smith
HISTORICAL FICTION
Based on the true story of a courageous female spy in the South during the Civil War. Charlotte is a servant girl in Elizabeth Van Lew's house, who becomes a spy for the Union. Readable, compelling, and interesting.

Diary of a 6th Course Ninja  by Marcus Emerson
Adventure
I thought this was not but a dandy story simply I loved that the principal grapheme (the ninja) is a girl. The story is easily read, written in a combo of text and comics. Groovy for 9-year-old readers!

Miles Morales by Jason Reynolds
Miles's spidey sense is whacking out when he'southward at school, especially in his history class. Add to that, he'south worried he will turn out similar his criminal uncle. So, Miles, who is Puerto-Rican and African American, stops being Spider-Man. Until he discovers a chilling plot of men named Chamberlain who work nether the control of The Warden.  At present, he must use all his skills to save the earth from a racist threat. Y'all'll love the diverseness, the 2-parent family unit, and the complexity of Mile'south grapheme– this is a GREAT book.

Voyage of the Sparrowhawk past Natasha Farrant
HISTORICAL FICTION
If you want a new favorite warm-hearted adventure with brave kids, dogs, and a happy catastrophe, you don't desire to miss this captivating and beautiful story. The war has made Ben an orphan –again. All that he has left are his dog and his dad'due south boat, the Sparrowhawk. When a policeman gets suspicious of Ben's living situation and his new friend, Lotti'south abusive guardians effort to kill her rescue dog, the 2 friends set off on the boat for France to detect Ben's missing older brother. The boat isn't meant for a channel crossing but the two kids are determined to go far piece of work…but it won't be easy. Nor will information technology be easy to find Ben'south missing brother in a country decimated past state of war.

Rapunzel's Revenge  past Shannon Hale & Dale Hale
FAIRY TALE
One of my favorite books Ever! This Rapunzel story is fix in the wild w — she uses her braids to lasso bad guys while searching for her mother with her sidekick Jack.

Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley
GRAPHIC NOVEL / SLICE OF LIFE / DIVORCE
After her parents' divorce, Jen moves to a farm with her mom and her mom'south boyfriend whose kids visit on the weekends. It's a huge transition — she doesn't love how bossy and whiney her stepsisters are and how annoying her mom'due south boyfriend is. Simply she loves the chicks she takes intendance of and the farmer's market.  Well, she loves it until her math skills aren't good enough to be helpful. This story gently shows the ups and downs of living with a new family in a new place.

Diary of an 8-Fleck Warrior by Cube Kid, illustrated by Saboten
ADVENTURE / SCI-FI
Runt is a 12-year old with existent problems. He doesn't want to be a typical villager with the typical deadening life. He wants to be a warrior like Steve. So he'south excited when his school finally agrees that the villagers might need warriors to fight dorsum against the nightly attacks. When Steve loses everything and moves in with Runt's family unit, Runt hopes that Steve volition help with his warrior training. Runt'south a relatable, mostly serious, character who just wants a different life — like most kids his age and is competing for a dream opportunity. BOXED SET

Dragon Vs. Unicorns: Kate the Chemist past Dr. Kate Biberdorf with Hillary Homzie
Stalk
Heady from the outset page (a fire breathing science experiment!!), this crawly new STEM chapter book series is hard to put downwards. There are many things happening in Kate'south decorated life every solar day but no thing if she'southward dealing with science, the school play, or friends, she'southward a determined problem solver. When she tries to figure out who is sabotaging the schoolhouse musical, information technology's going to accept all her skills to discover the culprit.

Timmy Failure  by Stephan Pastis
HUMOR
Timmy is a clueless detective with a polar bear sidekick. Their adventures will make you lot laugh out loud!

The Hero'south Guide to Saving Your Kingdom  by Christopher Healy, illustrated by Todd Harris
FANTASY / Humour
The princes in the fairy tales aren't every bit famous equally their princesses but in this story, it's all about them! Kicked out of their castles, these princes turn from bumbling idiots into heroes and save their kingdoms with hilarity and adventure!

Hero Rescue Mission by Jennifer Li Shotz
ADVENTURE
In this Hero story, Ben's dad is captured by escaped convicts. Ben and police force dog, Hero, fix off to notice Ben's dad. Ben's already injured and Hero's besides emotional to rail the scent so they're going to demand help if they're going to find his dad. Activeness from the starting time page to the last. Kids who dear run a risk and animals will love this book and serial.

Gold Rush Girl by Avi
HISTORICAL FICTION
14-yr-sometime Victoria sneaks aboard a ship with her father and younger blood brother bound for stinky, dirty San Francisco and the promise of aureate. She'southward surrounded by generally men and no other kids and soon realizes that no one is getting rich but ships and people keep pouring in. Their dad leaves them in a tent for months while he searches for gold. Victoria makes the best of information technology merely her 10-year-quondam brother doesn't. Then he gets kidnapped and sold and Victoria and ii friends race to rescue him. It's an interesting, exciting story that gives readers a strong sense of setting and historical perspective.

Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake
FRIENDSHIP
If you similar sweet stories of friendship, you won't want to miss this new story. Prickly Badger'southward life and rock studies are the most (and just) important matter in his life. Unexpectedly, he'due south rudely interrupted by a new roommate, the helpful, philosophical, and curious chicken-loving Skunk. Annoy wants Skunk to leave merely he'due south surprised when he enjoys Sunk's cooking and company. Then afterwards a spray incident and cruel comments he regrets, Badger fixes his mistake the two friends detect that they're better off together.
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Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch past Julie Abe
FANTASY
You will love this captivating main character an amateur witch who struggles with insecurity, bullying, and self-doubt. She doesn't take a lot of magic but does accept forcefulness, even if she needs a few reminders about it. She will be able to assistance her metropolis even with semi-magical skills. A sugariness, magical story.

Dejeuner Lady by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Sense of humour
If you haven't read these addictive and hilarious graphic novels, they are a must — anyone who has eaten lunch in school will appreciate the humor, even parents love these books.

Clayton Byrd Goes Underground past Rita Williams-Garcia
REALISTIC
Clayton feels happiest with his grandad, playing the dejection.  Unfortunately, his mom hates everything about the blues because it represents her begetter's abandonment of the family. When Clayton's honey grandfather dies and his mom takes his harmonica, Clayton ditches school to discover his grandfather'due south old ring. Instead of musicians, he encounters a gang of boys and gets picked up by the police. This is a superbly crafted 2017 affiliate book nigh grief, family, and forgiveness.

Underground Coders: Become with the Program  by Gene Luen Yang and Mike Holmes
SCI-FI GRAPHIC NOVEL
What'south happening at Hopper's new school? She and her friends discover something very amazing virtually the birds — they're robotic and can be controlled by numbers. Which leads the kids to go up confronting the scheming, evil janitor.  Readers learn some basics of how to utilise the programming language Logo with sequence, iteration, and selection, and must apply their knowledge to help the characters. I love the interactivity, the diverse principal characters, and the progressive way the authors teach the logical thinking of programming. Very well-washed!

Aleca Zamm Is a Wonder past Ginger Rue, illustrated by Zoe Persico
FANTASY
Honestly, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this well-written, fast-paced gamble book, the first in a new easy affiliate book series. On her 10th birthday, Aleca accidentally discovers if she says her full name, she tin can Stop Fourth dimension. Which helps her on her math test. And then her Aunt Zephyr arrives and explains a few things nigh being a Wonder. 1, other Wonders who aren't very nice could use those time stops to observe Aleca. And ii, she needs to learn how to control her power so information technology won't control her. And three, a ten-year onetime shouldn't be in accuse of the world clock.

Storybound past Marissa Burt
FAIRY TALE
Una falls into the land of stories of heroes and villains only something is very wrong. No new stories are being written. So how did she get written in and who is she? We read this for bedtime and my kids and I looked forward to it every night. A great, fairy tale earth take a chance!

Kiki'due south Delivery Service past Eiko Kadono, illustrated by Emily Balistrieri
FANTASY
Equally a huge fan of the movie, I was then impressed at how true to the original book, the film stayed. This sweet story is about a 13-yr-sometime half-witch named Kiki who leaves home for her year-long apprenticeship to a town. She flies with her cat and they find a seaside town that needs a witch. There, Kiki settles above a bakery and uses her wits and magic to endear herself to the boondocks as a helpful delivery girl. Lovely, lovely, lovely!

The Supervillain's Guide to Being a Fatty Kid by Matt Wallace
COMING OF AGE / BULLYING
An outstanding, surprisingly philosophical, poignant story about dealing with bullies, growing in confidence, and the complexities of homo beings. Matt doesn't recollect he can survive 3 more than years of center school bullying so he writes supervillain Chief Programme who is likewise a "gentleman of size", asking for help. Surprisingly, Primary Plan emails back with helpful, sage advice but is Master Plan actually looking out for Max or for himself?

Wing & Claw: Forest of Wonder  past Linda Sue Park
FANTASY
Step into the globe of a talented apothecary named Raffa. He'south horrified to discover that someone in the capital city is using the rare plant he and his cousin found to forcefully control animals. Not only that, whoever is doing this is removing babe animals from their mothers and training a acquit to exist a killer. When Raffa discovers who is behind information technology, he, his friend, and the animals he saves must escape from the metropolis and the horrible truth.

Jonny Jakes Investigates: The Hamburgers of Doom  by Malcolm Estimate
SCI-FI
Johnny is the anonymous reporter for the tell-the-truth secret schoolhouse newspaper, The Woodford Discussion. His latest investigation is the unusual master, an alien who is somehow brainwashing the whole school and the parents and turning them into chubby zombies. (The championship is a Large hint.) He pairs up with a daughter named Julie, his friend Norris, and an unusual drama teacher to discover a style to stop the conflicting principal from fattening up the students to consume them all. This sounds weird just it'south actually a great story of perseverance, friendship, and sometime-fashioned investigative journalism just right for quaternary grade readers.

Teddy Mars Almost a World Record Breaker past Molly B. Turnham
REALISTIC
Teddy is a boy who loves globe records, has vi siblings, and is and so fed up with his subversive trivial brother that he moves to his tent in the lawn.He gets the chance to help his grumpy neighbor feed and intendance for his pigeons which turns into an interesting subplot. You'll relish Teddy'southward adventures trying to set world records and be as surprised equally me when the record he sets, isn't what he was even going for.

King of the Bench No Fright! past Steve Moore
HUMOR / SPORTS
You'll express mirth out loud, no joke, at the musings and life of Steve, our narrator. He'south totally hilarious equally he shares nigh life getting on the baseball team but developing a fright of baseball. His coach (Omnibus Earwax dubbed thusly because of well, you can imagine) calls everyone babe, a cool girl named Becky tries out and gets on the team, and all Steve'due south teammates have the about interesting stories. Fantastically funny illustrations.

Magical Country of Birthdays by Amirah Kassem
MAGICAL REALISM
Amirah lives in Mexico and loves cooking and blistering. When her neighbor gives her an erstwhile cookbook titled The Ability of Sprinkles, Amirah knows it'southward the perfect cookbook for her upcoming birthday cake. Strangely, the cookbook transports her to the Magical State of Birthdays where she meets other kids with her exact same birthdate every bit her who are from different areas of the world. Together they have an exciting, magical adventure that includes finding a missing B-Bud girl, parties, unicorns, and of form, cake.

Rosetown by Cynthia Rylant
REALISTIC / WHOLESOME
This is an atmospheric, minor-boondocks slice-of-life story that takes identify in Rosetown, Indiana. A big part of fourth grader Flora'south life is her friendship with Yury and reading in the used bookstore where her mom works. Flora'south struggling to adjust to her parents' separation and two different homes. No matter where she goes, she brings her cat, Serenity. Flora does things like take pianoforte lessons and assist Yury with his dog training classes. The story ends with Flora's parents working things out and starting their own business concern together.

Galactic Hot Dogs: Cosmoe'southward Wiener Getaway by Max Brallier, illustrated past Rachel Maguire and Nichole Kelley
HUMOR SCI-FI
Not-terminate action and danger, potty humor, space adventures, zombie aliens, mutant worm wrestling, a misunderstood evil princess, skilful friends, video games, and a diabolical, hunting-them-downwardly evil queen make for a kid-favorite new series. Not to mention the loads of cartoon illustrations throughout and hilarious writing with a kazillion exclamation marks!!!! I see what ix-year-old kids are loving now — and see why it'south totally up some kids reading alleys. (Volume 2, The Weiner Strikes Back is as well bachelor.)

Race the Wild series past Kristin Earhart
ADVENTURE
Starting with #1 Rain Forest Relay and now with the latest, #4 Savanna Showdown , this adventure series is quick to read with constant action. Plus, each book is filled with interesting facts almost the ecosystem and the creatures who live in that location. Savanna Showdown ends the reality take chances race with Team Carmine winning on the concluding leg in Africa.

The Jolly Regina: The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters past Kara LaReau, illustrated by Jen Loma
ADVENTURE  / Humour
Even before their parents disappeared, Jaundice and Kale Bland loathed excitement and run a risk. Merely their irksome being is rudely disrupted when they are kidnapped by all-female pirates. Who would have thought they could arrange to pirate life, search for their long-lost pirate parents, and return home with the verbal same desire for ho-hum every bit when they left? Funny and very entertaining!

Elephant Secret by Eric Walters
REALISTIC / ANIMALS
You'll zip through this lovely story about a daughter named Sam who lives on an elephant sanctuary with her father. A mysterious benefactor has paid for an elephant to become pregnant — only information technology's not actually an elephant that she births, information technology'southward a wooly mammoth cloned from Deoxyribonucleic acid. Sam's connection with the elephant is amazing, especially the baby mammoth whom she names Woolly. Things become very wrong when their distributor forces she and her male parent to leave the sanctuary. As she deals with this, Sam must also come up to terms with her begetter's long-term girlfriend. It'south a great story that will keep animal-lovers enthralled with new knowledge about elephants and their beliefs.

Of Giants and Ice  by Shelby Bach
FANTASY
When Rory finds out that her new after-schoolhouse club, Ever Afterwards Schoolhouse, is a fairy tale training school for characters. In fact, on her first twenty-four hour period she fights a real dragon! Nosotros learn that all the kids volition exist assigned their own character in a familiar tale – and the chance to bear witness themselves. It's also the commencement of acceptance for Rory – finding friends for the first time and learning about herself. Love information technology.

The Croc Ate My Homework  past Stephan Pastis
HUMOR
This volume is so funny I can hardly stand it. My kids LOVED this book, as did I. It'south from the writer of theTimmy Failure books and thePearls Before Swine comic strip which curated especially for younger readers. The crocs are not the smartest and their stupidity will keep you thoroughly entertained. Y'all'll be sharing page later page with your family, friends, and neighbors.

If the Magic Fits (100 Dresses) by Susan Maupin Schmid
FANTASY
Darling Dimple is thrilled to be moved from a kitchen scrubber to an upstairs dress presser for the princess. One day, she discovers a special closet of enchanted dresses. When Darling suspects a plot against the princess she uses dresses magic to aid her investigate. Who is trying to free the dragons? Who wants to take over the kingdom?This lovable heroine and a charming magical plot volition enchant 9 year old readers.

The Loser's Order by Andrew Clements
REALISTIC
Ever been called a bookworm or a loser? Well, Alec has been called both — because he IS an avid reader. In fact, he gets in trouble for reading during class. As far equally the loser annotate? Alec decides to merits that word. He makes an later on-school care club just for reading (not a book social club because who wants to talk?), calling information technology the Loser'southward Lodge. Surprisingly, the gild attracts other kids (despite the proper noun). Every bit information technology does, Alec starts noticing life outside his stories — the cute girl, the needs of other kids, the feelings! Book lovers, you'll want to read this genuine story with all your favorite books, relatable characters, and the growing pains that happen when nosotros look up from a book.

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