Dear Incoming Fifth Grader, 

 

Fifth graders were asked to recommend books they thought you should read over the summer. We hope you enjoy their recommendations.  

 

Happy Reading,

 

Mr. schu 

 

Smile by Raina Telgemeier 

 

"I recommend it because this book is very funny and I think many people will enjoy it." 

"It is a super book. I think it is a five-star book." 

 

 

Bone series by Jeff Smith 

 

"The Bone series has a lot of adventure and monsters." 

 

 

Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman 

 

"It is so innovative. You'll never forget it! Best book ever!" 

"Fourth graders should  read this book because you read the book and watch the movies so you understand it more."

 

 

Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan 

 

"This is actually a very intense series. It is also a very good adventure book."

"An exciting book that doesn't have any swear words." 

"I think this should be included on the summer reading list because it teaches you about the Greek gods. It's good for fifth graders." 

"This series is a good summer read because it is filled with adventure. Also, it can teach you about Greek mythology." 

 

 

 

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan 

 

"It is funny, sad, and action packed. Also, many kids have read The Lightning Thief and will want to read this book by the same author." 

"I suggested this book because it contains humor, sadness, and a thrilling adventure." 

"It is a long book but very fascinating." 

"It is a great adventure book. Along with Percy Jackson, I loved this book. I love mythology." 

"The Red Pyramid is an amazing book. I also highly recommend the Percy Jackson series." 

 

 

All the Broken Pieces by Ann Burg 

 

"This book helps teach you how people suffered after the Vietnam War." 

 

 

The 39 Clues series by various authors 

 

"You'll never get sick of this series. You'll want to read all the books." 

"This book requires thinking and has an interactive website. It has mystery and adventure." 

 

 

 

MVP by Douglas Evans

 

"It is an amazing book about a boy who has to travel across the world in a limited amount of time. The twist is that he cannot use anything that flies." 

 

 

A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz 

 

"This is the best book I read during fifth grade." 

 

 

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper 

 

"It needs to be on this list because it is intriguing and you cannot stop reading it." 

"I think it is a good book because it teaches students that they shouldn't make fun or make people feel bad if they are different or have a certain disease. It also teaches that if you are stuck on something you should keep trying." 

 

 

 

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead 

 

"It is a good book for the future fifth graders. If you've already read it, then read it a second time. You will love it." 

"It is a good book and my favorite not in a series.  Great ending, I didn't expect it at all." 

 

 

All Shook Up by Shelley Pearsall 

 

"I think it is a good book because it has a lot of humor and it is lengthy." 

 

 

Big Nate Strikes Again by Lincoln Peirce

 

"It is good for kids who like Wimpy Kid." 

"I think this would be a perfect book because it is funny." 

 

 

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin 

 

"It is a very well-written book and you're able to feel what the character is feeling." 

 

 

The Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable by Dan Gutman 

 

"Most fourth graders have most likely read it because Dan Gutman came to our school. If you haven't read it then read it." 

 

 

Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick 

 

"This book has a mix of emotions. It can be funny, sad, cheerful, etc." 

 

 

Peter and the Starcatchers by Ridley Pearson 

 

"This book has a lot of adventure and I think fourth graders would like adventure." 

 

 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney 

 

"This is a good book to read during the summer because it always deals with having a good time." 

"Read it because it is really good." 

"This is about a kid in middle school and next year you will be in middle school. It is humorous."  

 

 

Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke 

 

"This book is a great adventure story. I want to read book two." 

 

 

Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer Holm 

 

"Jennifer Holm is my favorite author. This book is good to take with you on vacation. It has a warm cover." 

 

Matilda by Roald Dahl 

 

"I liked this book because it is about a girl that has "magical" powers". It is a very interesting and good book. 

I recommend fourth grade kids to read it." 

 

 

The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke 

 

"This is a book of adventure and figuring out secrets they never knew about their family." 

 

 

Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale Bandit by Jarrett Krosoczka 

 

"This book is popular with all kids." 

 

 

How I Got My Shrunken Head by R.L. Stine 

 

"It has a twist ending." 

 

 

Dark Life by Kat Falls 

 

"A supsensful book with a big mystery sort of genre. One of the best book I have read." 

 

 

The Schwa was Here by Neil Shusterman 

 

"You will do an author study on Neil Shusterman during fifth grade." 

 

 

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull

 

"Fablehaven is a great book for fourth graders because it makes people feel like anything is possible and it is a great book just for fun." 

 

 

Swindle by Gordon Korman 

 

"It is a good book if you like dogs and heists" 

 

 

Shipwreck (Book One) by Gordon Korman 

 

"It is a great book for kids going into fifth grade." 

 

 

Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz 

 

"This book is awesome." 

 

 

Kaleidoscope Eyes by Jen Bryant

 

"I think this is a good book because it its a book you can kinda relate to, except that its from the 60s" 

 

 

The Alchemyst by Michael Scott 

 

"It is a great book. It has adventure and some history. The characters feel real." 

"It is interesting and also includes many important events from the past." 

"I like it." 

 

 

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 

 

"The Harry Potter series is an adventurous series with magic, adventure, danger, and love. 

"It is a great series for kids that have great reading levels. Whoever reads the Harry Potter series will know exactly what I mean." 

 

 

Into the Wild by Erin Hunter

 

"My second favorite book series.  It has a lot of action." 

 

 

Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix 

 

"I believe that this is a really fun book to read.  I believe this because it is scary, and intense!!!!! Awesome book!!!!" 

 

 

Amulet series by Kazu Kibuishi 

 

"The Amulet series should be on the summer reading because there's adventure and it is the best graphic novel ever written." 

 

The Lost Children by Carolyn Cohagan 

 

"It's a really good story. It's full of mystery and adventure." 

 

 

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

 

"It is an action book with emotion that kids will like." 

 

 

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger 

 

"It is a great book for origami lovers. I mad an Origami Yoda and it was awesome. It also tells you how to make knuckle cracks." 

 

 

Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass 

 

 

"There is a lot of adventure in this book and when you finish reading the book you can relate to the characters

 and how they feel." 

 

 

The Land of the Silver Apples by Nancy Farmer 

 

"It is a sequel to the Sea of Trolls and finishes it off nicely." 

 

 

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine 

 

"It is a great fairy tale. A little like Cinderella." 

 

 

The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan 

 

"It is a great adventure series." 

 

 

The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall 

 

"It is a funny book about a strange family. Their summer home causes them to meet a strange boy. " 

 

 

The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes by Kelly Easton 

 

"This is a sad, and funny book at the same time.  Its also a little bit disturbing but A GREAT BOOK!!!" 

 

 

Rules by Cynthia Lord 

 

"AMAZING!"