Reading List for 9 Year Old Boy
Find the best affiliate books for 9-year quondam boys and girls in 4th grade! This huge list gives recommendations and reviews in every genre and many themes and topics; ALL are fantabulous.
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You might also like these volume lists for nine-year-olds:
- The all-time books in a series for quaternary graders
- Summer reading list for 4th graders
- Proficient nonfiction books for 4th graders
If you need harder books, go to my All-time Books for 10-Year Olds.
If you need easier books, go to my Best Books for 8-Year Olds.
As well read: Gifts for 9 Twelvemonth Former Girls and Gifts for 9 Year Onetime Boys
Best Books for 9 Year Old Boys and Girls (4th Graders)
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
HUMOR
One of the most popular book series ever, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, shares the hilarious story of Greg, in his own words and drawings. Life in eye schoolhouse is non like shooting fish in a barrel. And Greg is here to prove information technology! One thing yous'll notice about these books is that kids will read them more than one time which is corking if y'all have them all. (hint, hint)
Amuletby Kazu Kibuishi
FANTASY / GRAPHIC NOVEL
This popular graphic novel serial is nearly two siblings trying to save their mom who was taken to an hole-and-corner world of elves, demons, robots, and talking animals. Beautiful artwork with compelling characters and an adventurous plot make this a sure-fire hit with immature readers.
I Survived by Lauren Tarshis
HISTORICAL FICTION
Wow – these are addicting reads! They're excellent, fast-paced adventures peachy for nine year old kids fix during significant historical events that are perfect for elementary historic period kids just getting comfortable with affiliate books. Kids will zip through these incredible adventures, learning history in the process. The books always are about a immature person trying to survive a historically of import, life-changing event such as Pompeii, the Titanic, Pearl Harbor, or the Battle of Gettysburg.
The Concluding Kids on World by Max Brallier, illustrated by Douglas Colgate
SCI-FI/ PARANORMAL
This hilarious volume makes the zombie apocalypse seem fun. Considering that's how Jack approaches life and zombie fights. He and his best 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 even more than appealing to read and imagine. Delightful. Who would take thought?! BOXED Ready HERE.
State of Stories past Chris Colfer
FANTASY
Fairy tales become very existent when Alex and Conner (a brother and sis) find themselves transported to the fairy tale world. To get home, they'll need to find the ingredients for a Wishing Spell. Finding the items will be dangerous, mysterious, and life-changing. All the books in this series are compelling, magical adventures about characters you will Adore. My kids and I couldn't put these down.
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
REALISTIC (ish)
Roz is a robot solitary on an island with simply animals. If she wants to survive, she must effigy out how to alive in the wild where the animals see her every bit a monster. That slowly changes when Roz adopts a gosling and makes a nest. Information technology's a meaningful story of family, love, and community that consistently garners love from teachers and students.
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
REALISTIC
Narrated by a gorilla named Ivan, this true story will immediately catch at your heartstrings.Ivan is kept in a muzzle in a run-down mall for 27 years without seeing another gorilla. When his maltreated elephant friend dies in that location, she asks Ivan to aid the new, younger elephant find a amend life. With the assist of the janitor's girl, he does just that.
The Sasquatch Escape by Suzanne Selfors
FANTASY
Ben doesn't retrieve his summer could be any more dull. Until he rescues a babe dragon. He and his new friend, Pearl Petal, learn that the boondocks has a hush-hush veterinary for… imaginary creatures. That's when they accidentally allow a Sasquatch escape. Whoops. Now the pair must lure the large guy dorsum to the veterinary. (Which is easier said than done.) This series is a delightful folio-turner.
Restart by Gordon Korman
REALISTIC
Chase has no memory of who he is or was. But he starts to go clues when straight out of the hospital when a strange girl dumps water ice cream on his head. Chase soon realizes that he doesn't like his former self. Now he'll have to decide what kind of person he wants to exist. Because he's enjoying his new life in the movie club and the new ("nerdy") friends he's made. This thought-provoking novel will challenge kids to consider their choices, behavior, and life goals.
Boy at the Dorsum of the Class 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. And then when Alexa and her friends hear that England is going to close the borders, they determine they must go to the Queen to help Ahmed be reunited with his family unit. They get to the palace in person, tangling with the guards, and getting in big trouble but it somewhen leads to media attention and a happy solution.
Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter
REALISTIC
A well-done middle-grade graphic novel virtually a child with allergies! Maggie is devastated that she'southward allergic to the puppy she'southward finally allowed to become. But, she befriends a new girl next door who becomes a fun, safe solace in her life…until that friend gets a puppy which Maggie interprets this her new friend not wanting to be friends anymore. Meanwhile, the story shows the procedure of allergy testing and regular allergy shots. Eventually, the ii friends piece of work out a solution for hanging out that won't exist a problem for Maggie's allergies. The story ends with Maggie helping with her new baby sister and feeling similar she doesn't demand an creature pet anymore.
Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen by Niki Lenz
REALISTIC
A genuinely sweet story virtually a daughter who goes from a bully to a trying-to-do-better model denizen that volition make you laugh and warm your heart. When Bernice's mom sends Bernice to alive with her nun aunt, it's a hazard for this former keen to reform her mean-spirited ways. 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 by Brady Jessee
SCI-FI
Gamers and non-gamers alike who dear heady and dangerous stories won't want to miss this excellent series. Jesse's friend gets an early release of a video game — and information technology 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-up human in the game. Because in that location's no way out. Or is there?
Elements of Genius: Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Expiry Ray by Jess Keating
Gamble — Stalk
Inventor Nikki Tesla joins a new school called the Genius Academy where she's not the only genius and she'due south supposed to showtime working well with others. (That will be hard!) When Nikki'southward decease ray is stolen from a locked safe, she and her classmates must collaborate to observe it and hopefully, salvage the world. They follow clues around the earth, thwart plots to divide their group, and capture the bad guy before he tin use the death ray. Not but does this engrossing story feature smart kids who love STEM simply the action and themes of friendship and growing upwards resonated and entertained me.
The Terrible Two past Mac Barnett and Jory John, illustrated by Kevin Cornell
HUMOR
If you similar funny, yous'll Dear this serial, perfect for nine-year-olds! Plus, in this starting time book, you lot'll learn valuable moo-cow trivia. But, it's more often than not the hilarious hazard of ii pranksters who start out as rivals but eventually piece of work together to pull off the biggest prank of all fourth dimension — a prank that will ensure they get Apr Fool's Day off from schoolhouse.
The Magical Reality of Nadia by Bassem Youssef and Catherine R. Daly, illustrated by Douglas Holgate
#OWNVOICES / MAGICAL REALISM
Funny, entertaining, and filled with of import themes of friendship, growing up, and racism, this is one of my new favorite books! Nadia unexpectedly discovers an ancient Egyptian instructor (Titi) trapped in her hippo amulet. He comes out onto a paper and TALKS! Tita helps Nadia with problems she faces at school like the new kid who is rude and prejudice almost her Egyptian culture and troubles with her friends who are working together on a school projection. Totally wonderful, heartfelt, and relatable– don't miss this new book for ages eight – 12.
Indian No More than by Charlene Willing McManis and Traci Sorell
HISTORICAL FICTION
Indian No More is an emotional, of import story almost when the U.Due south. government arbitrarily made sure Native American tribes no longer tribes without reservations or legal rights. It also shows the historical landscape of prejudice and stereotypes towards people of color. I love the close-knit, loving family unit based on the writer's ain life, a family who values each other and their survival. This volume is a must-read and must-own for all schools and libraries and would make an fantabulous book club option.
Dragon Slippers trilogy by Jessica Day George
FANTASY
Nosotros can't recommend these books enough! Young and brave Creel wants zilch more than to own her ain seamstress shop. In her pursuit of this dream, she befriends a special dragon who, forth with magical dragon slippers, changes her life.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
FANTASY
This series is astonishing! Greek gods still be then do their kids, demigods, who take incredible abilities. Unfortunately for these kids, monsters are out to kill them. But, they are too the only ones who can relieve the earth 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's sent on a dangerous quest. Betrayal, hazard, plot twists, and incredible mythological globe-edifice make these stories that kids can't put down.
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
HISTORICAL FICTION
Forced to flee a dangerous situation in Mexico, Esperanza and her mother arrive in California and start working as migrant farm workers. The dorsum-breaking work is just part of their new, challenging life. In this beautifully written, soulful novel, Esperanza learns to thrive no matter what her circumstances.
Fortunately, the Milk past Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Skottie Young
HUMOR
If yous like quirky humour, then this is your perfect book. Because you will never believe, except yous totally will, what happens when the kids' begetter goes out to get more milk. He doesn't even go the milk but he does see pirates, aliens, and all sorts of incredible things! Totally hilarious and quite short–which is highly-seasoned to many readers.
Kristy's Bang-up Idea Babysitter's Guild #i Total-Color Graphix Novel by Ann M. Martin, illustrated by Raina Telgemeier
REALISTIC
We're loving these updated Babysitter's Club graphic novels by the uber-talented Raina Telegemeier who wrote the highly-acclaimedSmile andSister. It's a good idea to beginning with book one since the stories are told in a specific society with details from previous stories. These are funny and fun to read, possibly fifty-fifty more than once. BOX Gear up HERE.
Who Would Win? Whale vs. Giant Squid by Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Rob Bolster
NONFICTION
Kids tin can't get enough of the Who Would Win? books who pits two ocean carnivores against each other. Get-go, you'll learn facts most a sperm whale, and then y'all'll acquire nearly the behemothic squid. Finally, read what happens when these two creatures confront-off. Can you predict who will win? Meet all the addicting informational books in the Who Would Win series.
Big Nate Welcome to My Worldby Lincoln Peirce
GRAPHIC NOVEL / Sense of humour
I remember the Large Nate comics are even ameliorate than the novels — they are just so stinking funny! Lincoln Peirce "gets" kids and their struggles — the episodes volition keep both y'all and your kids cracking upward.
Harry Potter series past J.One thousand. Rowling
FANTASY
The best selling children'south book of all fourth dimension, this is a MUST READ for so many reasons: the brilliant storytelling, a circuitous and entertaining plot, relatable characters, rich language, essential life lessons about friendship and bravery, and more. (Meet all my reasons for reading Harry Potter.)
Phoebe and Her Unicorn: A Heavenly Nostrils Chronicle past Dana Simpson
HUMOR / GRAPHIC NOVEL
Sarcastic and hilarious, this is a laugh-out-loud story well-nigh a precocious young girl and her reluctant unicorn "best friend". BOXED Fix
Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica 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 information technology's living means. So, when robbers attack her parents' carriage, and they are never seen again, Celie takes condolement that their room is exactly the same, hoping the castle knows they are still alive. But can the castle and Celie stop the Imperial Quango and the foreign prince from taking over the kingdom? We Love this series!
Killer Species by Michael P. Spradlin
Chance (SCI-FI)
Get ready for a fast-paced take chances series about a mad scientist who creates a hybrid crocodile-dinosaur-bird killer beast to end visitors from inbound the Everglades. Emmet and his begetter arrive to investigate merely when his begetter is kidnapped, Pismire and his friend, Calvin, know it'southward upwardly to them to discover where the kidnapper is holding Pismire's father. Smashing for reluctant readers — and anyone who loves an action-packed sci-fi mystery!
Dying to Come across You 43 Cemetary Road by Kate Klise, illustrated by 1000. Sarah Klise
Sense of humour
The 43 Quondam Cemetery Route books are funny and punny adventures with a kid, a cat, a grumpy ghost, and a really absurd writing style in letters, emails, newspaper clippings, jokes, and more. These books are addictive!
Belly Up past Stuart Gibbs
MYSTERY / HUMOR (serial)
Was the FunJungle's hippo murdered? Teddy and Summer retrieve so. Mystery, adventure, and humour will keep your readers on the edge of their seats in this unique story with lovable, quirky characters.
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 as a friend. Together they experience the world in a unique, funny, and wonderful mode, and straighten it out, too — especially Flora'south mother.
More to the Story by Hena Khan
REALISTIC
Jameela is ane of iv girls in a Pakistani-American family and she'due south passionate about journalism but in her enthusiasm, she hurts a new friend when she writes something he isn't comfortable sharing with the world. While she digests these difficult-earned lessons, she learns that her dear petty sister has lymphoma. Khan skillfully weaves a story of family, culture, community, and social justice that is certain to become a modern-twenty-four hours Petty Women-blazon classic.
The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth Eulberg
MYSTERY
What a lovely surprise! This Sherlock-inspired book is and so well-written with a smashing plot. John Watson moves with his mom who has recently left both the military and John'due south dad to Harlem. There he meets a very unique daughter named Shelby Holmes who reluctantly allows him to tag along with her as she solves her latest crime — the mystery of a missing prove-dog stolen from a classmate's secure house.
Pie in the Sky past Remy Lai
REALISTIC / IMMIGRATION
Pie in the Heaven is an insightful, funny, and poignant await at the struggles of immigrating to a new state (Australia) and the difficulties of learning English forth with growing up and grieving the loss of a father. Jingwen's observations and wit make him a likable principal character and the illustrations capture the depth and flavors of his experiences. He likens learning English with becoming human being. Considering a big part of his life centers around baking cakes from growing up in a baker and blistering with his papa, later on school with his brother, he bakes the cakes that his father wanted to include at his dream Pie in the Heaven bakery. (Even though it's against his female parent's rules.) Like Jingwen says almost his new beginnings and sad losses, it'southward a story that is both salty and sweet.
Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac
REALISTIC / VERSE
Because of the pandemic, Malin is sent abroad to alive with her grandparents on the Wabanaki reservation. A rez dog named Malsum adopts her, condign her ally and friend, which helps her conform 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 well-nigh the history of Native kids who were taken away by the government. Her grandparents share many other stories of their beliefs and history which assist Malin connect to her heritage and experience her less sad about missing her parents, bothered with inconsistent Internet and school lessons, and feel less troubled about staying indoors.
Nick and Tesla's Loftier-Voltage Danger Lab by Science Bob Pflugfleder and Steve Hockensmith
SCI-FI / MYSTERY
Siblings Nick and Tesla are shipped off to live 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 old mansion downwardly the street. Throughout the story, these Stem wizards invent gadgets and gizmos and requite yous directions to do the aforementioned. This adventurous STEM series makes science and technology fun!
Voyage of the Sparrowhawk by Natasha Farrant
HISTORICAL FICTION
If y'all desire a new favorite warm-hearted take chances with dauntless kids, dogs, and a happy ending, y'all don't want to miss this captivating and beautiful story. The war has made Ben an orphan –again. All that he has left are his canis familiaris and his dad'due south boat, the Sparrowhawk. When a policeman gets suspicious of Ben'south living situation and his new friend, Lotti's calumniating guardians effort to kill her rescue dog, the 2 friends ready off on the boat for France to observe Ben'southward missing older brother. The boat isn't meant for a channel crossing but the two kids are adamant to make it work…but it won't exist like shooting fish in a barrel. Nor volition information technology be easy to find Ben'southward missing blood brother in a state decimated by state of war.
Voyage of the Frostheart by Jamie Littler
FANTASY
Voyage of the Frosthart is a fantastic, illustrated adventure story near an orphan boy with forbidden musical powers. 4th-grade readers meet sentient creatures like the vulpi, a walrus and a yeti, not just human-kin, who live in Strongholds to stay safe from the monstrous Lurkers and Leviathans. After Ash's Pathfinder parents disappear, Ash moves in with a strict guardian Yeti named Tobu. Unfortunately, they're banished from their home when Ash uses his forbidden Song Weaver magic. They leave the village with a Pathfinder crew, a ship that sails over the snow. On their journey, Ash realizes that he can find his parents using the words in his babyhood lullaby. But he'll be tried, tested, and tricked. Who will he trust? And which side will he choose — calorie-free or dark?
Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead
MAGICAL REALISM
In the sweetest story of friendship, 10-year-one-time Livy meets Bob, a green zombie-looking monster wearing a chicken costume living in the closet at her grandma's business firm. He's been waiting for her to return for the final five years. Only Livy can't remember him at all. Even when she leaves the house for an errand, she forgets. But, she'south determined to help Bob detect his fashion back abode. Wherever that may be. We dear 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 big fans of this serial. Do you lot know near familiars? They are the magical brute companions to wizards. And in this first story, the kids and their familiars must relieve the world when the wizards' powers are taken away. A great series for kids who honey animals and magical adventures.
Middle School: The Worst Years of my Life by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts, illustrated by Laura Park
HUMOR
Rafe's goal in middle school is to pause every single dominion. Y'all tin can imagine how his plan will go, right? Filled with cartoon-like illustrations, this story will crack you lot up.
Case File Trivial Claws Creature Rescue Agency #1 by Eliot Schrefer
Brute ADVENTURE / ENVIRONMENTALISM
Esquire Fox, a fox, runs the Animal Rescue Agency with the help of her business concern manager, a rooster named Mr. Pepper. Despite the prey-predator scenario, the duo travels to the Arctic to save a polar bear cub afloat at sea, separated from his mother, and hunted by a unsafe human who wants to sell him. Entertaining writing, lovable principal characters with distinctive personalities, and an exciting gamble make this an excellent start to a new series.
Liberty Porter, First Daughter by Julia DeVillers
REALISTIC
This is a light-hearted series most a girl whose dad becomes the President. We follow along as she adjusts to living in the White House, having a babysitter, and experiences being the First Daughter. BOXED SET
Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke
FANTASY / GRAPHIC NOVEL
While Jack'due south unmarried mom works, Jack takes care of his little sister, Maddy. In this modern version, Jack trades the family's one valuable thing, his mom'southward auto, for seeds. Of course, everything goes downhill from in that location… The seeds plough in to a freaky, monster-growing garden who attacks, their neighbor friend secretly steals some 0f the seeds, a dragon appears with a dire warning; and, Maddy is kidnapped past one of the monsters! Action, adventure, intrigue, . . . Don't miss the sequel, Mighty Jack and the Goblin King.
Katie the Catsitter by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated past Stephanie Yue (ages 8 – 12)
SUPERHERO
If yous like mystery, adventure, and CATS, y'all won't desire to miss this entertaining graphic novel! Katie desperately wants to bring together her friends at their summer military camp and 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 prove that her neighbor might exist the supervillain, Moustress. Then, when the Moustress gets captured, Katie decides she and the cats must accept action and save their friend.
Katerina Ballerina by Tiler Peck and Kyle Harris, illustrated past Sumiti Collina
BALLET
An earnest young daughter loves ballet but since her dad can't afford lessons, she watches YouTube videos and practices in her room. After a disastrous talent shows Katerina's dad her bravery, Katrina's dad stretches the upkeep for lessons. It'southward not a great start though– she shows upwardly in red swimming adjust and homemade tutu! But she makes a friend who helps her larn ballet terms and conform to formal classes. Equally Katrina becomes more serious in her dancing, a competition reminds Katrina that she needs to balance both working difficult and enjoying dancing.
Everyday Angel by Victoria Schwab
REALISTIC
My girl loves these stories about an angel named Aria who is earning her wings by helping girls who are struggling in some way. In the outset book, Aria helps Gabby. Gabby'southward brother is hospitalized indefinitely and her mom is totally focused on her brother. It's up to Aria to assist Gabby at her new school and discover who she is. These are sweet, uplifting stories.
Ophelia and the Marvelous Male child past Karen Foxlee
FANTASY
Stuck in a museum with her sister and father who is working on a sword showroom, Ophelia's marvel 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 hither to see my book club guide about this book.
Holes past Louis Sachar
ADVENTURE
Poor Stanley. He'south got the worst luck of anyone — and is now sent to a youth detention military camp in the desert where he has to dig holes all day long. All because of his no-skillful, sus scrofa-stealing great-great-grandfather. This was i of my students' favorite books (mine, too)! You'll dear the crazy adventures as Stanley and his new friend figure out what's happening at this supposed detention camp and escape, with simply onions to eat. And yes, even that has to do with Stanley's squealer-stealing granddad. You'll love it.
Olga and the Smelly Matter From Nowhere by Elise Gravel
HUMOR
If yous Dearest kooky books, this volume fits the bill. Olga finds a nigh unusual, unknown creature whom she names "MEH" afterward the audio it makes. She uses her deductive reasoning to figure out what it is (something new!) and what information technology likes to swallow (olives)! But what will she do when Meh disappears? Things I love almost this book: i) the illustrations — they rock! 2) the narrator's vox — it's believable and funny 3) the plot — especially the mean girls who aren't and then mean subsequently all.
What the Moon Saw by Laura Resau
MAGICAL REALISM
Mexican-American Clara Luna doesn't know anything almost her begetter'south Mexican heritage until she spends the summer with her grandparents in rural United mexican states. There, she discovers the dazzler of her grandparents' life and culture and grows into her ain identity. This is a beautiful, of import volume, i that I've read several times and highly recommend.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: Chronicles of Narniapast C. S. Lewis
FANTASY
I call up you already know near these books but if y'all don't, they're beautifully written fantasy adventures that will hook your kids with the magical globe of Narnia. Nosotros recently listened to the series on audiobook which was even more than fun to hear it read in a British accent. (Since we're American.)
The One and But Bob by Katherine Applegate, illustrated by Patricia Castelao
Creature / FRIENDSHIP
(This is the sequel to award-winning, The 1 and Simply Ivan…I think you could read this independently merely it would exist richer if you read it after the first book.) A dull beginning but once we get into the meat of the story, it's absolutely captivating…Bob's now living in a home with the girl from the mall but he's restless and insecure, believing he has nothing within to lucifer his outside blowing; that he's a fraud. When Bob visits his friends Ivan and Ruby at the zoo, a hurricane hits. Animals are on the loose, there'due south flooding, Ivan is trapped under a edifice, and Bob can't find his people. As Ivan says, there's ane and only Bob to assist rescue everyone. Surprisingly, his search and rescue involves his long lost sister and her puppy. Sweet, redemptive, and adventurous, this is a story of a dog who finds himself while searching for others.
Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
REALISTIC
Crenshaw is the new volume from the author ofThe One and Just Ivan, Katherine Applegate, and it'southward some other astonishing story dealing with poverty. Jackson'due south family is near to lose their apartment again. Although Jackson'south parents don't tell him this, he knows the signs. He knows why they're having a yard sale. He knows information technology's not his dad'due south fault for having MS but he'south 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'south not facing this alone. Oh, and who is Crenshaw? He's Jackson's big, imaginary cat friend from when he was petty returned to aid Jackson in his time of need. I felt like it was a God metaphor. I wonder what you lot'll call back?
The Seven Tales of Trinket by Shelley Moore Thomas
FANTASY
Now that her mother has died, Trinket decides to take the map her missing storyteller begetter left behind and try to observe him. Her friend, Thomas the Pig Boy, travels with her. Each identify on the map gives Trinket a new story to tell and she imagines she could learn to be a storyteller similar her begetter. Amazing adventures ensue. When Trinket learns the fate of her male parent in the seventh story, she must make a very hard decision.
The Worst Class Trip Ever past Dave Barry
HUMOR
Hilarious. While on a class trip to Washington D.C., Wyatt and his all-time friend, Matt, are positive they've discovered a plot to blow up the White House. Wyatt's beat, Suzanna, helps the friends make a plan, and equally you can imagine, disaster and hilarity strike. I totally loved this volume and know your kids (peculiarly those who similar humor) will as well.
Batman, Robin, and Howard by Jeffrey Brown
SUPERHERO
When Damian aka. Robin is sent to a new schoolhouse, he immediately clashes with a kid named Howard, probably considering Howard is smart and athletic just like Damian. But if they're going to piece of work as a team in soccer and in science, they'll need to effigy out how to get along. Fortunately, they become the best of friends. Then, when Damian's dad, Batman, goes missing, the two 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 book (series) for soccer girls! If you have a soccer player in your firm, and I recall a LOT of you exercise, you lot'll desire to get your soccer lover this volume –actually, buy her the entire series. Written by Olympic Gilt 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 set hither.
The Curious True cat Spy Order past Linda Joy Singleton
MYSTERY
Three kids from seemingly different social circles ring together to rescue kittens that they observe in a dumpster. Now their newly formed detective club wants to discover who dumped these innocent kittens. The answer surprises anybody. Each volume in this lovely, well-written mystery serial is near three kind kids who solve mysteries.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory past Roald Dahl
FANTASY
Charlie is one of the five winning children immune to tour Willy Wonka'due south famous chocolate factory. Simply information technology's a tour dissimilar whatever other and the other not-besides-squeamish-kids kids strangely disappear throughout. Funny and quirky, this book remains a classic for a skillful reason.
Anyone But Ivy Pocket by Caleb Krisp
Humor
You 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: "You poor deluded creature . . . dying has sapped the strength from your eyes. I'm remarkably pretty, and that's a genuine 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's adventures involve a sinister ghost, a mystical jewel, and a surprising destiny.
Wild Survival: Crocodile Rescue! by Melissa Cristina Marquez
#OWNVOICES / ADVENTURE / ANIMAL RESCUE
Adrianna's parents have an animal sanctuary and host an animal rescue that is moving from YouTube to boob tube. On this trip, which is existence filmed for the new show, the family unit goes to the mangrove woods of Cuba to help an injured crocodile. (The volume is interspersed with factual information about all the wildlife they encounter!) Andriana messes up and gets grounded only likewise saving a canis familiaris, she realizes something the grown-ups missed– that the rescued crocodile had a nest of eggs. She convinces her blood brother to help her save the eggs but they have a very shut call with poachers, adding in suspense and a touch of danger. Engaging and interesting!
The Zombie Chasers by John Kloepfer and Steve Wolfhard
Run a risk
Filled with cartoon illustrations, this early chapter volume series highlights the bravery of a group of friends (and siblings) who volition salve the world from zombies. A fun child-powered adventure with zombies.
Charlotte Spies for Justice A Ceremonious War Survival Story (Girls Survive) past Nikki Shannon Smith
HISTORICAL FICTION
Based on the truthful story of a mettlesome female person spy in the South during the Ceremonious State of war. Charlotte is a servant girl in Elizabeth Van Lew'south house, who becomes a spy for the Union. Readable, compelling, and interesting.
Diary of a sixth Form Ninja by Marcus Emerson
Gamble
I thought this was not but a great story but I loved that the main graphic symbol (the ninja) is a girl. The story is easily read, written in a combo of text and comics. Dandy for 9-yr-quondam readers!
Miles Morales by Jason Reynolds
Miles'south spidey sense is whacking out when he's at school, peculiarly in his history class. Add to that, he'southward worried he will turn out similar his criminal uncle. So, Miles, who is Puerto-Rican and African American, stops existence Spider Man. Until he discovers a chilling plot of men named Chamberlain who piece of work under the control of The Warden. Now, he must use all his skills to salve the world from a racist threat. Y'all'll love the diversity, the two-parent family, and the complexity of Mile's character– this is a GREAT volume.
Rapunzel's Revenge past Shannon Unhurt & Dale Hale
FAIRY TALE
One of my favorite books E'er! This Rapunzel story is set up in the wild west — 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
Later on her parents' divorce, Jen moves to a farm with her mom and her mom's beau whose kids visit on the weekends. Information technology'due south a huge transition — she doesn't dear how snobby and whiney her stepsisters are and how annoying her mom'south swain is. But she loves the chicks she takes care of and the farmer's market. Well, she loves it until her math skills aren't good plenty 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-Bit Warrior by Cube Kid, illustrated by Saboten
Take a chance / SCI-FI
Runt is a 12-twelvemonth old with real problems. He doesn't want to exist a typical villager with the typical wearisome life. He wants to be a warrior like Steve. So he's excited when his schoolhouse finally agrees that the villagers might demand warriors to fight dorsum confronting the nightly attacks. When Steve loses everything and moves in with Runt'due south family, Runt hopes that Steve will help with his warrior training. Runt'south a relatable, mostly serious, graphic symbol who just wants a different life — like most kids his age and is competing for a dream opportunity. BOXED Gear up
Dragon Vs. Unicorns: Kate the Chemist by Dr. Kate Biberdorf with Hillary Homzie
STEM
Exciting from the starting time page (a fire breathing science experiment!!), this crawly new STEM chapter book series is hard to put downwards. In that location are many things happening in Kate's decorated life every solar day but no matter if she'south dealing with science, the school play, or friends, she's a determined problem solver. When she tries to figure out who is sabotaging the school musical, information technology'due south going to take all her skills to find the culprit.
Timmy Failure by Stephan Pastis
Humour
Timmy is a clueless detective with a polar bear sidekick. Their adventures will make you laugh out loud!
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy, illustrated by Todd Harris
FANTASY / HUMOR
The princes in the fairy tales aren't as famous equally their princesses but in this story, information technology's all nigh them! Kicked out of their castles, these princes turn from bumbling idiots into heroes and relieve their kingdoms with hilarity and take a chance!
Hero Rescue Mission by Jennifer Li Shotz
ADVENTURE
In this Hero story, Ben's dad is captured by escaped convicts. Ben and police canis familiaris, Hero, set off to find Ben's dad. Ben'due south already injured and Hero'south too emotional to rails the scent and then they're going to need aid if they're going to discover his dad. Activeness from the first page to the last. Kids who love adventure and animals volition dearest this book and series.
Gilded Rush Girl past Avi
HISTORICAL FICTION
14-year-old Victoria sneaks aboard a ship with her father and younger brother leap for stinky, dingy San Francisco and the hope of gilded. She's surrounded past mostly men and no other kids and before long realizes that no ane 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 but her 10-twelvemonth-old brother doesn't. Then he gets kidnapped and sold and Victoria and ii friends race to rescue him. It's an interesting, heady story that gives readers a potent sense of setting and historical perspective.
Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake
FRIENDSHIP
If you like sweet stories of friendship, you won't want to miss this new story. Prickly Badger's life and rock studies are the most (and only) important thing in his life. Unexpectedly, he's rudely interrupted past a new roommate, the helpful, philosophical, and curious chicken-loving Skunk. Annoy wants Skunk to go out but he's surprised when he enjoys Sunk's cooking and company. So after a spray incident and cruel comments he regrets, Badger fixes his mistake the 2 friends find that they're better off together.
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Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch by Julie Abe
FANTASY
Y'all volition beloved this captivating principal graphic symbol about an amateur witch who struggles with insecurity, bullying, and cocky-incertitude. She doesn't take a lot of magic but does take strength, even if she needs a few reminders nearly it. She will be able to assistance her city fifty-fifty with semi-magical skills. A sweet, magical story.
Wallace the Brave by Volition Henry
HUMOR / GRAPHIC NOVEL
If y'all like the humour in Calvin and Hobbes, you must read Wallace the Dauntless. Information technology'south totally hilarious. You'll laugh your way through stories of Wallace'southward life on the school motorbus, on the playground, playing with friends, hanging with his fisherman dad, and more. I'thou smiling just writing this as I recall back on his antics and adventures that cracked me up.
Lunch Lady by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Humor
If you lot oasis't read these addictive and hilarious graphic novels, they are a must — anyone who has eaten lunch in school will capeesh the sense of humor, even parents honey these books.
The Genius Files Mission Unstoppable 
ADVENTURE
Coke and Pepsi McDonald didn't want to jump off a cliff. They didn't desire to get hit by poisoned darts from blowguns either. And they certainly don't desire to go locked in their called-for school, thrown into a pit at the top of a sand dune, or drowned in a vat of liquified SPAM. But what are y'all supposed to do when you're existence chased beyond the country by your insane health teacher and two guys in bowler hats who are trying to impale you? One matter's for certain, information technology'll exist a snap for Coke and Pep to write their essays on "How I Spent My Summer Vacation."
Clayton Byrd Goes Underground by Rita Williams-Garcia
REALISTIC
Clayton feels happiest with his grandpa, playing the blues. Unfortunately, his mom hates everything about the dejection because it represents her male parent's abandonment of the family unit. When Clayton's love grandad dies and his mom takes his harmonica, he ditches school to find his grandfather's old band. Instead of musicians, he encounters a gang of boys and gets picked upwardly by the law. This is a superbly crafted 2017 chapter book about grief, family, and forgiveness.
Clandestine Coders: Go with the Programme by Gene Luen Yang and Mike Holmes
SCI-FI GRAPHIC NOVEL
What's happening at Hopper'south new school? She and her friends discover something very astonishing about the birds — they're robotic and can exist controlled by numbers. Which leads the kids to go up confronting the scheming, evil janitor. Readers learn some basics of how to use the programming linguistic communication Logo with sequence, iteration, and selection, and must apply their knowledge to help the characters. I beloved the interactivity, the diverse master characters, and the progressive way the authors teach the logical thinking of programming. Very well-done!
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 adventure book, the first in a new easy chapter book series. On her tenth birthday, Aleca accidentally discovers if she says her full name, she can STOP TIME. Which helps her on her math examination. Then her Aunt Zephyr arrives and explains a few things about being a Wonder. One, other Wonders who aren't very nice could use those time stops to discover Aleca. And two, she needs to learn how to control her power then it won't control her. And iii, a 10-year erstwhile shouldn't be in charge of the world clock.
Storybound by Marissa Burt
FAIRY TALE
Una falls into the country of stories of heroes and villains but something is very incorrect. No new stories are beingness written. And then how did she become written in and who is she? We read this for bedtime and my kids and I looked frontwards to information technology every night. A great, fairy tale earth adventure!
Kiki'due south Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono, illustrated by Emily Balistrieri
FANTASY
Every bit a huge fan of the movie, I was and so impressed at how true to the original book, the flick stayed. This sweet story is most a thirteen-year-old one-half-witch named Kiki who leaves home for her year-long apprenticeship to a town. She flies with her true cat and they notice a seaside town that needs a witch. There, Kiki settles to a higher place a baker and uses her wits and magic to endear herself to the town as a helpful delivery girl. Lovely, lovely, lovely!
The Supervillain's Guide to Existence a Fatty Kid past Matt Wallace
COMING OF Historic period / BULLYING
An outstanding, surprisingly philosophical, poignant story nearly dealing with bullies, growing in confidence, and the complexities of human beings. Matt doesn't remember he can survive 3 more years of middle schoolhouse bullying and so he writes supervillain Master Program who is also a "admirer of size", request for help. Surprisingly, Primary Plan emails dorsum with helpful, sage advice but is Master Program actually looking out for Max or for himself?
Wing & Hook: Wood of Wonder by Linda Sue Park
FANTASY
Stride into the world of a talented apothecary named Raffa. He's horrified to discover that someone in the capital city is using the rare plant he and his cousin found to forcefully control animals. Not just that, whoever is doing this is removing babe animals from their mothers and preparation a deport to be a killer. When Raffa discovers who is behind it, 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 Gauge
SCI-FI
Johnny is the anonymous reporter for the tell-the-truth secret school paper, The Woodford Word. His latest investigation is the unusual principal, an alien who is somehow brainwashing the whole school and the parents and turning them into stubby zombies. (The title is a BIG hint.) He pairs upward with a girl named Julie, his friend Norris, and an unusual drama teacher to detect a way to stop the alien primary from fattening up the students to consume them all. This sounds weird but it's actually a great story of perseverance, friendship, and erstwhile-fashioned investigative journalism simply correct for fourth form readers.
Teddy Mars Near a World Record Breaker by Molly B. Turnham
REALISTIC
Teddy is a male child who loves earth records, has six siblings, and is so fed up with his subversive little brother that he moves to his tent in the backyard.He gets the chance to help his grumpy neighbor feed and intendance for his pigeons which turns into an interesting subplot. You'll enjoy Teddy's adventures trying to set globe records and be every bit surprised as me when the record he sets, isn't what he was even going for.
King of the Demote No Fear! past Steve Moore
HUMOR / SPORTS
Yous'll laugh out loud, no joke, at the musings and life of Steve, our narrator. He's totally hilarious as he shares about life getting on the baseball team but developing a fearfulness of baseball. His motorbus (Coach Earwax dubbed thusly because of well, you lot tin imagine) calls everyone baby, a cool girl named Becky tries out and gets on the team, and all Steve'south teammates have the almost interesting stories. Fantastically funny illustrations.
Magical Land of Birthdays by Amirah Kassem
MAGICAL REALISM
Amirah lives in Mexico and loves cooking and baking. When her neighbor gives her an old cookbook titled The Power of Sprinkles, Amirah knows it's the perfect cookbook for her upcoming altogether cake. Strangely, the cookbook transports her to the Magical State of Birthdays where she meets other kids with her exact same birthdate as her who are from dissimilar areas of the world. Together they accept an exciting, magical adventure that includes finding a missing B-Bud girl, parties, unicorns, and of course, block.
Rosetown past Cynthia Rylant
REALISTIC / WHOLESOME
This is an atmospheric, small-town slice-of-life story that takes place in Rosetown, Indiana. A large part of quaternary grader Flora's life is her friendship with Yury and reading in the used bookstore where her mom works. Flora's struggling to adjust to her parents' separation and two different homes. No affair where she goes, she brings her cat, Repose. Flora does things like take piano lessons and help Yury with his dog preparation classes. The story ends with Flora's parents working things out and starting their ain business together.
Galactic Hot Dogs: Cosmoe's Wiener Getaway by Max Brallier, illustrated by Rachel Maguire and Nichole Kelley
Humor SCI-FI
Non-stop action and danger, potty humor, space adventures, zombie aliens, mutant worm wrestling, a misunderstood evil princess, good friends, video games, and a diabolical, hunting-them-downwards 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 9-year-sometime kids are loving now — and see why it's totally upwardly some kids reading alleys. (Book 2, The Weiner Strikes Back is likewise available.)
Race the Wild series past Kristin Earhart
Gamble
Starting with #i 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 at that place. Savanna Showdown ends the reality take chances race with Team Cerise winning on the terminal leg in Africa.
The Jolly Regina: The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters by Kara LaReau, illustrated past Jen Loma
Gamble / Humor
Fifty-fifty before their parents disappeared, Jaundice and Kale Bland loathed excitement and gamble. Only their wearisome existence is rudely disrupted when they are kidnapped past all-female pirates. Who would accept thought they could adapt to pirate life, search for their long-lost pirate parents, and render home with the exact same desire for boring as when they left? Funny and very entertaining!
Elephant Hush-hush by Eric Walters
REALISTIC / ANIMALS
You'll zip through this lovely story about a girl named Sam who lives on an elephant sanctuary with her male parent. A mysterious distributor has paid for an elephant to become pregnant — just it'south non actually an elephant that she births, it'due south a wooly mammoth cloned from Dna. Sam's connection with the elephant is amazing, especially the baby mammoth whom she names Woolly. Things get very wrong when their benefactor forces she and her father to leave the sanctuary. Every bit she deals with this, Sam must as well come up to terms with her father's long-term girlfriend. It'due south a smashing story that volition proceed animal-lovers enthralled with new knowledge well-nigh elephants and their behavior.
Of Giants and Ice by Shelby Bach
FANTASY
When Rory finds out that her new subsequently-schoolhouse club, E'er After School, is a fairy tale training schoolhouse for characters. In fact, on her kickoff day she fights a real dragon! We acquire that all the kids will exist assigned their own character in a familiar tale – and the take chances to prove themselves. It's also the beginning of acceptance for Rory – finding friends for the first time and learning about herself. Love it.
The Croc Ate My Homework by Stephan Pastis
HUMOR
This volume is so funny I can hardly stand information technology. My kids LOVED this volume, as did I. Information technology'southward 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. You'll be sharing folio after folio with your family unit, friends, and neighbors.
If the Magic Fits (100 Dresses) by Susan Maupin Schmid
FANTASY
Darling Dimple is thrilled to exist moved from a kitchen scrubber to an upstairs apparel presser for the princess. Ane 24-hour interval, she discovers a special closet of enchanted dresses. When Darling suspects a plot against the princess she uses dresses magic to help her investigate. Who is trying to free the dragons? Who wants to have over the kingdom?This lovable heroine and a mannerly magical plot will enchant 9 year old readers.
Solimar by Pam Munoz Ryan
FANTASY
Solimar is a princess blessed with monarch butterfly magic that settles in her rebozo. Merely prior to her Quinceañera when her father and brother are out of town, some other king arrives and takes everyone earnest simply Solimar escapes with the help of her Abuela and a curandera. She travels by river toward where her brother and father will exist and is rescued from a waterfall past an inventor boy named Berto who joins her journey. This is a magical adventure nigh a strong daughter coming into her own…and saving the kingdom every bit she does.
The Loser's Gild by Andrew Clements
REALISTIC
Always been called a bookworm or a loser? Well, Alec has been called both — considering he IS an avid reader. In fact, he gets in trouble for reading during class. As far equally the loser comment? Alec decides to claim that word. He makes an later-school care club just for reading (not a book club because who wants to talk?), calling it the Loser'southward Club. Surprisingly, the club attracts other kids (despite the name). As information technology does, Alec starts noticing life outside his stories — the cute girl, the needs of other kids, the feelings! Book lovers, you'll desire to read this 18-carat story with all your favorite books, relatable characters, and the growing pains that happen when we await upward from a volume.
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