Can you recommend some fifth grade realistic fiction books?

They often feature characters around the fifth - grade age. For example, in 'Stargirl' by Jerry Spinelli, the main character is in middle school which is close to fifth grade. The stories deal with real - life situations like making friends, dealing with bullies, and family relationships. This makes it easy for fifth - graders to relate to.

Sure. 'Charlotte's Web' is a great one. It tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte. Another is 'The Secret Garden', which is about a girl who discovers a hidden garden. And 'Bridge to Terabithia' is also popular, dealing with themes of friendship and imagination.

Another good one is 'Because of Winn - Dixie'. The main character, Opal, befriends a dog named Winn - Dixie and through their adventures, she meets various people in her new town. It shows how friendship can change a person's life and help them connect with others. It also deals with themes like loneliness and family in a relatable way for third - graders.

Sure. 'The City of Ember' is a great one. It's about a post - apocalyptic world where two kids try to find a way out of their dying city. Another is 'A Wrinkle in Time'. It follows a girl's journey through time and space to save her father. And 'Jupiter Pirates' is also good. It's about a family of space pirates.

One great fifth grade historical fiction book is 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry. It tells a story about a girl in Denmark during World War II, showing the courage in the face of Nazi occupation.

One great 'realistic fiction 2nd grade book' is 'Ramona the Pest'. It tells the story of a little girl named Ramona who is full of energy and gets into all sorts of everyday adventures. Another is 'Junie B. Jones' series. Junie B. is a very funny and relatable character for second graders. The stories are about her experiences in school and with her friends.

Sure. 'The Magic Tree House' series can be considered. Although it has some elements of adventure, it also has a lot of realistic aspects. The two siblings, Jack and Annie, go on adventures but they also have to deal with normal kid things like getting permission from their parents. 'Dear Mr. Henshaw' is another excellent one. It's about a boy who writes letters to his favorite author and through those letters, we see his life, his problems at school, and his family situation.

One great book is 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo. It tells the story of a girl who befriends a dog, and through their adventures, she learns about friendship and family. Another is 'Ramona Quimby, Age 8' by Beverly Cleary. Ramona is a very relatable character for 4th graders as she goes through the ups and downs of school and family life. Also, 'Judy Moody' series by Megan McDonald is quite popular. Judy has all kinds of emotions and experiences that 4th graders can identify with.

One great 8th grade realistic fiction book is 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. It tells the story of two rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs, and the challenges the characters face. Another is 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio, which is about a boy with facial differences starting school. Also, 'Holes' by Louis Sachar is a good choice. It has an interesting plot about a boy at a juvenile detention camp.

One great realistic fiction book for 4th graders is 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo. It tells the story of a girl who befriends a dog and through that friendship, she finds connection in a new town. Another is 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate, which is about a gorilla in a shopping mall enclosure. And 'Ramona Quimby, Age 8' by Beverly Cleary is also a classic that 4th graders can relate to as it shows the everyday adventures and challenges of a young girl.