Books For 5Th Graders

Well, 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' is a fine historical fiction for 5th graders. It's about a girl in colonial Connecticut. Then there's 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' by Mildred D. Taylor. This book deals with racial issues in the South during the Great Depression. And don't forget 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' which is based on the true story of a girl stranded on an island.

I highly recommend 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. It's about a boy with a facial deformity and his journey in a new school. It's very inspiring. Another good one is 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It has a great plot about a girl who discovers a hidden garden.

Another good one is 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' by Mildred D. Taylor. This novel, which is about 300 pages long, tells the story of an African - American family in the South during the Great Depression. It's a powerful story that shows the hardships and discrimination they faced. It's educational and engaging for 8th graders.

One great option is 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. It tells the story of a boy with facial differences as he enters mainstream school for the first time. It's really heart - warming and teaches kids about kindness and acceptance. Another is 'Out of My Mind' by Sharon M. Draper. The main character has cerebral palsy but has a brilliant mind. It gives a great perspective on disability. Also, 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo is a wonderful choice. It's about a girl and her dog and how they form connections in a new town.

One great book is 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. It's a thought - provoking dystopian story. Another is 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. It's about a boy with a facial difference and his journey in school. And 'Holes' by Louis Sachar is also good. It has an interesting mystery set in a desert detention camp.

One great book is 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. It's a thought - provoking dystopian story. Jonas, the main character, lives in a seemingly perfect society but discovers dark secrets as he's given the job of Receiver of Memory. Another is 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. It weaves together the story of Stanley Yelnats at a juvenile detention camp and a historical mystery. And 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson is also wonderful. It tells the story of friendship between Jess and Leslie as they create an imaginary world.

Good fiction books for 7th graders include 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen. It's a survival story where a boy is stranded in the wilderness. 'Walk Two Moons' by Sharon Creech is also a great read. It weaves together stories of family, friendship, and a road trip. 'The Tale of Despereaux' by Kate DiCamillo is another one. It's about a brave little mouse in a big castle.

The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. This is a heart - wrenching love story between two teenagers with cancer. It's very moving and can make 9th graders think about life, love, and mortality. It also has some great writing that they can learn from.

A couple of good fiction books for 7th graders are 'Walk Two Moons' by Sharon Creech. Salamanca goes on a road trip with her grandparents and tells the story of her friend Phoebe. 'Where the Red Fern Grows' by Wilson Rawls is a touching story about a boy and his two hunting dogs. And 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is a mystery novel where a group of people are heirs to a fortune and they have to solve the mystery of who killed Sam Westing.

One great book is 'The Outsiders' by S. E. Hinton. It's about the conflict between two groups, the Greasers and the Socs, and shows the struggles and friendships of the characters. It's really relatable for 9th graders as it deals with themes like identity and loyalty.