Auggie, a boy with a facial difference, starts public school for the first time in 5th grade. She leaves the human world for the Elvin world where she faces danger from both worlds. . MYSTERY In this Hero the police dog story, Ben’s dad is captured by escaped convicts. His experience, though often difficult, shows his inner strength. I enjoyed it and that’s saying something since I’m not typically interested in military stories. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein Your kids will zip through these fascinating adventures. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) reported that it ended 2020 exceeding its collection target by over PHP 2.68B or 53.44 percent. by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller, illustrated by Karl Kwasny Roller Girl shows the struggles of friendship and finding your place in the world as Astrid works hard to become a better roller derby skater, reconcile her friendship with her best friend, and develop a new one. One day when his abuela and father aren’t there, Max volunteers to escort a small girl and her kitty to the next guardian –his first time and without permission. Just for fun. No matter what happens, a Vonetta-stealing tornado included, this is a strong family that loves each other and God with all they’ve got. She befriends the weekly tenants and uses her English skills to write letters advocating other people in tough spots. The tension is high as the Nazis are everywhere in Denmark looking for Jews and Jewish sympathizers. Historical Fiction Books for Kids It’s also the story of the baby’s magical, bereaved mother, a wicked witch who feeds off sorrow, a woodcarver who wants justice, and most of all, a girl named Luna who grows up to be amazing. “I slipped my hand into hers. It’s an imaginative story about a boy who knows he’s meant to be a librarian and a girl queen who is growing into her position. This is one of the first along with The Wizard of Oz and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It isn’t until Crenshaw shows up and pushes Jackson to speak the truth to his parents that Jackson learns that he’s not facing this alone. When Princess May’s grandma, Snow White, is kidnapped, she’s tossed into Jack (of the beanstalk fame) farm. Alex pretends he’s the royal librarian for the queen, quickly discovering that some books are attacking and even killing. Wonderfully crafted and imagined, this 2017 Newbery winner is a fairy tale about a good witch who rescues the town’s many abandoned (sacrificed) babies, one of whom she adopts and names Luna. Twelve-year-old Sophie doesn’t fit in her world, maybe because she’s a Telepath and not even human. HISTORICAL FICTION / MYSTERY FAIRY TALE (series) Organizers said they plan to keep the new administration accountable. Supervisor Kathryn Barger proudly serves the residents of Los Angeles County’s 5th Supervisorial District — the county’s largest — spanning 2800 square miles, which includes 22 cities and 70 unincorporated communities in the San Gabriel, San Fernando, Cresenta, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys. REALISTIC But she doesn’t want to believe the worst about the nicest girl in school, Madalynn, who uses terror and manipulation to control her creepy followers during the night. Warriors by Erin Hunter But a neighbor chicken thief is also interested in Jim’s chickens, too — and Sophie must stop her. She must leave the human world for the Elvin world where she’ll face danger from both worlds. The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill REALISTIC You Might Also Like: 4th-grade list and 6th-grade list. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Emilia is a Cuban-America girl whose ADHD makes focusing on school and school work a challenge. Anyone But Ivy Pocket by Caleb Krisp Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood When she meets boy named Chance in a group home, strange events start to happen — she is chased by military-like Animal Control soldiers. Marcus is an entrepreneurial kid who makes the most of his intimidating size. My daughter found this book SO RELATABLE — just like she struggles with confidence and speaking up, so does the main character, Peppi. See all my reasons for reading Harry Potter. Frankie and her twin sister piece together Colette’s last known locations. Liam is a responsible, kind big brother in fifth grade. Beauty and lifestyle vlogger known on her self-titled channel, where she has earned more than 2.3 million subscribers. A beautiful story of food, a close-knit, multigenerational family, finding your place in a new culture and country, and staying proud of your heritage…Cici moves to the U.S. from Tawain and wants her A’má to come, too. Specifically, the magical chickens who seem to have telekinesis, invisibility, and carnivorous chicks. Gone Crazy in Alabama by Rita Williams Garcia HUMOR / MAGICAL REALISM If you need harder books, go to my Best Books for 11-Year Olds or Challenging Books for Young Advanced Readers. Raina shares her growing up stories with humor and amazing art in the books: Smile, Sisters, and Drama. Fantasy Books for Kids She’s directed to teach the children how to speak, not howl, learn Latin, poetry, and manners. Anjali’s parents join the freedom movement against the British government. SCI-FI Excellent, fast-paced adventures set during significant historical events, these are great for reluctant readers. Perry is well-loved by his mother and her friends. Greek gods still exist and so do their kids, half-bloods, or demigods, who have incredible abilities. There, Charlie begins to have horrible nightmares — nightmares that blur between reality and dream. A house cat discovers wild cats who live in four clans near his house. The narrator, a strong, quirky voice, warns us of the bloody things to come. There are a lot of different species of birds in the world. . SCI-FI/ ADVENTURE (series) Jess learns to cope with Leslie’s death with art and running. Loud noises, changes, touch, and so many things affect her intensely. Sam’s sleepwalking has gotten so bad (chainsawing while asleep?!) Ben’s already injured and Hero’s too emotional to track the scent so they’re going to need help if they’re going to find his dad. Have you seen my 5th-grade summer reading list for 2019? In a Glass Grimmly by Adam Gidwitz I’ll get back to you soon when it’s written. Fun (and funny) to read, 5th graders will enjoy the siblings’ many ups and downs. FAIRY TALE FANTASY/GHOSTThis is an awesome book series about a house that seems to be haunted; with paintings that lead to other worlds, and mysteriously cryptic, talking cats. Hands-down one of the best life-changing books you’ll ever read. My daughter LOVED this book. MAGICAL REALISM Raymie Nightingale seems to be a book about friendship and loss but it’s also very much about the big questions of who we are as individuals and why we are here on this earth. “She could feel her soul. All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Connor The clues lead her to suspect her friend and secret crush, Milo. Your email address will not be published. Filled with cartoon-like illustrations, this story will crack you up. Only as we might predict, that’s not exactly what happens. This is a wonderful book — great for book clubs and bedtime readings in order to discuss what happens and why. The story starts out fast and furious with Einstein’s death and a huge secret he accidentally says in German… Then it goes to the present day when. First is a young Jewish boy who escapes from Nazi Germany on a ship to Cuba. When 7th grade Frankie’s former best friend, Colette, vanishes, Frankie begins to search for her friend. Box set here. Both Ally and her older brother have hidden that they can’t read — until Mr. Daniels helps Ally learn to read and discovers her true value. . ) A Wrinkle in Time is a remarkable, well-written adventure in space that deals with the overarching theme of good vs. evil. This book is a must-read and must-own for all schools and libraries and would make an excellent book club selection. Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis and Traci Sorell Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate And before they can finish training, Zed, Brock, and others are sent on a outside the city fact-finding mission that uncovers treachery, fiendish beasts, and Zed’s untapped magic. But the prince, when he does appear, sees cold and unfriendly making Miri reconsider what she wants. The Worst Class Trip Ever by Dave Barry HISTORICAL FICTION This is a must-read, excellent Newbery winning book about amazing lab rats with intelligence who escape from the lab and form their own community. everything! More Grimm tales await in the harrowing, hilarious adventure about Jack and Jill. When a friar spots kitchen boy Lambert Simnel, he tells him that Lambert is really the next in line to the throne, the missing Prince Edward. Run out to get this absolutely jaw-dropping, stunningly beautiful book with a main character you’ll fall in love with (and whose character arc is HUGE.) He learns that his family members are secret Guardians who help people fleeing Abismo to safety, towards Mañanaland. I liked this book more than my kids. Wow. Bod lives in the graveyard with an assortment of ghosts and other cemetery creatures who raise him after Bod’s parents are killed when Bod was a baby.  Bod’s main guardian is Silas who cares for him, feeds him, and teaches him about the human world. Narrated by a gorilla named Ivan, this story about friendship, love, and compassion grabs your heart immediately. It’s dangerous but Greta’s determined. Sky and her fellow humans live below ground in safety with Noah as their supreme ruler. Sky finds a secret note with cryptic instructions on how to find her dad and leaves the underground city in order to find him. Barely outside a day, she and her friend Shawn are attacked then rescued from hungry dinosaurs by a boy who lives in a treetop enclave. Through her parents. This book hooked me from the first page, taking me on a coming of age story that was both heartbreaking and filled with hope. They’ll compete against better, stronger teams who don’t always play fair. Hi! When he invites Emilia to work on a vintage car, teaching Emilia to weld, it helps rebuild their relationship, too. Sam meets other Sleep Waker and learns that the personalities of Sleep Wakers are the OPPOSITE of their daytime selves. by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller, illustrated by Karl Kwasny . This book is bloody and macabre and an excellent, imaginative story that weaves Hansel and Gretel with eight more Grimm fairy tales. I’m Melissa Taylor, mom, writer, & former elementary teacher & literacy trainer. She left a corporate job over 20 years ago, to start working from home. Princess Academy by Shannon Hale Edge of Extinction The Ark Plan by Laura Martin First Name Haley #1. An Instagram influencer known for homeschooling and parenting content has died while pregnant with her fifth child. How about a list of excellent NONFICTION books for 10-year-olds? But when she accidentally leads violent outsiders called Takers to her village, they burn everything until there’s nothing left of her village or her people. Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, and her friend, Calvin travel in space and time to find her scientist father who disappeared while researching tesseracts. She writes to her dead abuelita, her dead great-uncle Jim, and Agnes of the Extraordinary Chickens catalog. Sentencing wraps for 5th Regina boy accused in violent sexual assault on 14-year-old girl The last of five boys accused in a brutal sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl has been sentenced. The books always are about a kid trying to survive the historically important, life-changing event. Like The Penderwicks, you’ll fall in love with this quirky, wonderful family from the first page. Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Girl’s Best Friend (A Maggie Brooklyn Mystery) by Leslie Margolis But it’s when he grows HORNS, the WINGS, and meets the MYTHS in real life — like calacas, mukis, and El Justo Juez — that he’s really freaked out. Based on true events, Avi skillfully weaves a believable story of this little known historical event. Working with Towns to Lower Property Taxes . The silly Mr. Lemoncello devises a fun way to get OUT of the library — you can only get out if you solve the puzzles around the entire library. In this first adventure, Mary and Ada learn about another historical figure who invented hypnotism and solve the case of a stolen heirloom. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova . Because the ShadowClan wants to take their land. Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson Jameela is one of four girls in a Pakistani-American family and she’s passionate about journalism but in her enthusiasm, she hurts a new friend when she writes something he isn’t comfortable sharing with the world. Copyright ©2021 Imagination Soup. Very enjoyable! REALISTIC Narrated by Melody, we learn what it’s like for her, trapped in a body with cerebral palsy that doesn’t allow her to speak or take care of herself. You might also try the Reina Telegemeier Smile series and her new book, Guts as well as All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson. When Eddie’s dad becomes the primary suspect in the theft of a stolen Mayan mask, Eddie and Jonah decide to solve the mystery themselves. You can imagine how his plan will go, right? When the community proposes to redraw the school district’s boundary lines, exposing prejudice and ongoing injustice. Instagram Business. This series is amazing! Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger Like the Harry Potter books, I’ve read this book so many times, often as a read-aloud for my students, because it’s so well-written and interesting. REALISTIC Smile by Raina Telgemeier But it’s when he grows HORNS, the WINGS, and meets the MYTHS in real life — like calacas, mukis, and El Justo Juez,  he’s really freaked out. He surprises himself in a battle when he saves the life of his enemy, a Ranger of Justice girl named Kirbie. But, Ken’s ship is torpedoed and sunk only days into the journey Written in verse, this is a moving account of bravery as Ken, several other kids, a priest, the ship’s only woman, and members of the crew spend weeks adrift at sea in an ill-stocked lifeboat. It was a tiny little spark somewhere deep inside.” Raymie joins two other girls for baton-twirling classes where no baton instruction happens but friendships develop. I agree that Awkward is such a helpful book for confidence. Books for 8-year oldsBooks for 9-year oldsBooks for 10-year oldsBooks for 11-year oldsBooks for 12-year olds I read many parts out loud to my kids while I was reading this book; they were just so funny!! Lifeboat 12 by Susan Hood She’s training to be a storyteller like her father. FANTASY / ADVENTURE Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's son Saint just turned five, and his mom couldn't help but gush over her growing boy.. On Instagram, the SKIMS founder shared a … Miss Penelope Lumley is a new governess in charge of three children who were found living wild in the woods, now charges of the Ashton Place Lord and Lady. FANTASY (series) Also on OwnVoices Historical Fiction Chapter Books. Your email address will not be published. Fascinating. REALISTIC Hansel and Gretel abandon their terrible parents in order to find better ones –ones that won’t try to kill them. And so does she because she’s going to be a butterfly soon…. This is a wonderful adventure of two siblings who run away from home and live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC where they discover a mystery. History of Working Naked Day. FANTASY (series) I think you already know about these amazing books but if you don’t, they’re absolutely engaging fantasy adventures set in a different world of magic and magical animals that will hook your kids into reading. BOX SET HERE. The plot’s twistings kept me wondering what was happening, and my kids and I loved the main character’s gumption and her supportive side-kick cats. Then he gets kidnapped and sold and Victoria and two friends race to rescue him. Half Upon a Time by James Riley Oh, and who is Crenshaw? Ivan is kept in a cage in a run-down mall for 27 years without seeing another gorilla. Even though they are only meant to visit relatives, Marcus hopes to find his father and reconnect. He’s particularly annoyed by a human man who lives in a cottage in his woods because the Queen won’t like it. You’ll love the Spanish words throughout, the well-paced action, and the characters. A funny but poignant story of middle-school angst and discovery! So when Charlie accidentally catches a wish fish while ice-fishing, she’s sure that the fish will solve all her problems. S. Korea's rechargeable battery exports gain for 5th year in 2020. You Might Also Like: 4th-grade list and 6th-grade list. Challenging Books for Young Advanced Readers, excellent NONFICTION books for 10-year-olds, Charlie Hernandez and the League of Shadows. Fortunately, a persistent classmate Violet Rey (also his crush) helps Charlie follow the clues to find out what happened to his parents and if he’s the prophesied Morphling who is meant to save the world. I highly recommend Charlie Hernández and the League of Shadows by Ryan Calejo — it’s. REALISTIC When Collin, a boy who counts every letter spoken to him and says the number out loud, gets kicked out of yet another school, his neglectful father sends Collin to live with his mom. Co-written by Libby Scott who is a girl on the autism spectrum (. My 10-year-old daughter read Sisters four times the first week she owned it – they’re excellent books and quite addictive. El Deafo by Cece Bell and David Lasky HISTORICAL Homeless, orphaned 12-year old twins, Anders and Rayna, unexpectedly discover that they are both elementals — but that’s not the worst of it. Excellent writing and adventure make this book series hard to put down. All Rights Reserved. When Stella begs Ivan to make sure Ruby doesn’t grow old in their cages, Ivan finds his courage. Meanwhile, Emilia’s father’s return from the Marines is different than before; he’s quiet and distant this time. CONTINUE . Funny Books for Kids This book is more than a memorable coming-of-age immigrant story, The story starts out fast and furious with Einstein’s death and a huge secret he accidentally says in German… Then it goes to the present day when. . Ultimately, you’ll be left with a sense of amazement at the resiliency of the human spirit. A Wrinkle in Time is a remarkable, well-written adventure in space that deals with the overarching theme of good vs. evil. Together, the two venture to rescue dear old grandma back. I’m Melissa Taylor, mom, writer, & former elementary teacher & literacy trainer. In hopes to find a safe place and maybe the Dairne’s mythical homeland, Byx sets off on what becomes a dangerous, exciting adventure filled with new friends like Tobble who is a wobbyk. Olive soon learns that the previous owners had trapped many people in the paintings, including a boy Olive befriends. . Emilia initially doesn’t want to see her friend Clarissa’s racism but her best friend Gus helps her see the truth about what’s going on and she becomes a passionate activist against injustice. FANTASY (series) Only they don’t speak Spanish very well and there’s more to this mystery than just a stolen mask. When her parents take a new live-in job at a motel, they end up working around the clock for very little pay. One of my favorite books, not just graphic novels, EVER! Using their new superhero powers, they’re asked to uncover a spy ring and protect a secret computer from the Nazis. Beauty Web Star #23. Set in the time of early American settlers, this is a beautiful story about a. Amal’s life is turned upside down when she offends a regional Pakistani overlord and is forced to leave her home and school to work in his home as a servant — indefinitely. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle He’s also very protective of his brother with Down syndrome who faces prejudice at school. Charlie’s dad remarries and moves Charlie and his younger brother into their stepmother’s frightening purple mansion. Greta’s father gets her a message that sets her on a course to dig a tunnel under the wall and freedom. Action from the first page to the last. Nonfiction Books for Kids Mia helps out by working at the front desk. Now at age 12, she’s started the new school year with tons of detentions. Food-enthusiast Gladys is suffering in a house of microwaving parents. The Player King by Avi Kirra lives secretly in a peaceful community within a dormant volcano. FANTASY He befriends the neighbor girl who teaches Collin how to be brave. and on the web I found this web site as a finest site for most up-to-date updates. Bernice does it — she makes a friend, becomes nicer, and finds an unexpected home with the nuns. It’s a hard transition yet when he discovers the library, he also discovers himself through the poetry of Langston Hughes. Girl’s Best Friend (A Maggie Brooklyn Mystery). HISTORICAL FICTION I searched my mind and found the name for it. While on a class trip to Washington D.C., Wyatt and his best friend, Matt, are positive they’ve discovered a plot to blow up the White House. MAGICAL REALISM It also shows the historical landscape of prejudice and stereotypes towards people of color. BOX SET. With more questions than answers, the action and mystery zip along hooking you on every word. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle This is a, This epic fantasy adventure about rabbits who are hunted by an evil ruler feels mythological — I highly recommend it! It’s a powerful book that transports you into Delphine’s world, if only for the summer. FANTASY ADVENTURE Nightmares! The Ruins of Gorlan: Ranger’s Apprentice book 1 by John A. Flanagan Like love. Wyatt’s crush, Suzanna, helps the friends make a plan, and as you can imagine, disaster and hilarity strike. FAIRY TALE (series) They secretly become friends making Alex question his entire life and the next big mission to wipe out all of the Rangers. Charlie Hernández’s house burns down, his parents go missing, and he is sent to a foster home. To survive the town’s prejudice against him, he is helped by another outcast, his dead father’s former shipmate, a one-armed recovering drunk. Hard to put this story down — talk about enthralling. Thanks again for sharing your wealth of knowledge and helping parents pick great books for their kids to read! (Those are all graphic novels. Overnight, a fence with armed guards divides Berlin. They learn that Foxglove bought the town and renamed it Gloom, stealing shadows from the people living there to feed an ancient evil. Their dad leaves them in a tent for months while he searches for gold. Then, when bandits take over the school and hold the girls hostage, Miri finds her inner strength and clarity of purpose. FANTASY / HUMOR She hopes she’ll be safe if only she can regain the lost memories about her past. REALISTIC Max grows up in a small village surrounded by a country ruled by terror and persecution. What will they do? I have used your lists extensively to keep my voraciously reading 8 year old twins supplied with great reading material. This Rapunzel is set in the wild west — she uses her braids to lasso bad guys while searching for her mother with her sidekick Jack. Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis I think there would be a lot of interest. Emily Mitchell, whose Instagram, @the.hidden.way , was full of photos of her husband, four children, and pets, died on December 22, according to an obituary first published in The Westerly Sun and shared online. Each child is unique and will progress differently in their reading abilities. I’ve added the genre just under the title if your child prefers any particular genres. They learn that Wild was originally owned by an evil group who weaponized dogs. I LOVED this series. I love the close-knit, loving family based on the author’s own life, a family who values each other and their survival. Basil E. Frankweiler will help them with more than the mystery, but with growing up and going home, too. If you like adventure fantasy stories with unique plots, this book is for you. Daily life means minding their grandmother, Big Ma, a crotchety matriarch, getting extra loving from their much sweeter great-grandma, Ma Charles, hanging out with a neighbor, JimmyTrotter, and working at the tricky business of growing up. I LOVE this fantastically developed historical fiction story for several reasons – the girl-centric history is really interesting (and empowering), the characters are so well-developed you feel as if you know them, and the plot is a grand adventure! We loved this so much we read it twice for a bedtime story! The book is written as letters from a girl named Sophie, who is newly living at the farm of her deceased great-uncle Jim. OwnVoices Historical Fiction Chapter Books. Born in Austin, TX #5. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman FANTASY (Also, there are about a million books in this series so  if your kid likes this first book, they’ll have plenty more to read continuing on…). In this award-winning graphic novel, Cece Bell shares the story of growing up with a hearing impairment, using a very bulky hearing aid, and finding her place in the world.