Katie the Catsitter by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated by Stephanie Yue Of course, everything goes downhill from there… The seeds turn 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 by one of the monsters! Action, adventure, intrigue, these books for 4th graders are so much fun to read! Don’t miss the sequel, Mighty Jack and the Goblin King. In this modern version, Jack trades the family’s one valuable thing, his mom’s car, for seeds. While Jack’s single mom works, Jack takes care of his little sister, Maddy. We follow along as she adjusts to living in the White House, having a bodyguard, and experiences being the First Daughter.

This is a light-hearted series about a girl whose dad becomes the President. Liberty Porter, First Daughter by Julia DeVillers (Although you can find good illustrated middle grade books.) The topics will be more complex - about bullying and divorce and death. However, middle grade books are about twice as long, if not three times longer, and usually don’t have illustrations. The difference between the two is that chapter books are usually shorter, illustrated, and about less complex topics. They will overlap in themes like friendship and family or animals and identity. (As you probably can guess.) I read ALL the books and share the best of the best with you.įourth graders are leaving chapter books and entering the world of younger middle grade books.

Who am I to recommend good books to young readers? I’m a former teacher and teacher trainer with a Master’s Degree in Education, a teaching license, a Bachelor’s in English, and a parent of two. They’re in every genre and are about many different themes and topics that appeal to kids in this upper elementary grade. These books for 9-year-old boys and girls in 4th grade are book recommendations that I’ve personally read and reviewed. Find the best chapter books and middle grade books for 4th graders.

Sweetest secret by lucy darling