4th Grade Novel Study Books
By Mary Montero
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We’re continuing our novel study series by looking at the best 4th grade novel study books. In case you missed it, I already shared my favorite 3rd grade novel study book recommendations and general novel study tips in this post, so you can check that post out for the benefits of novel study, my favorite novel study resources, the criteria I use to select novels, and tips on keeping students engaged and accountable during their independent reading time.
In this blog post, we’re diving headfirst into literature for 4th graders! It is so important to find books that not only entertain, but also ignite a passion for reading in your students. If you’re struggling to sort through countless book options to find those hidden gems that will inspire your readers, introduce them to unforgettable characters, and help shape their reading skills, this post will help!
Must-Read 4th Grade Novel Study Books
Each of these 4th grade novel study books has age-appropriate content with engaging characters, compelling plots, and meaningful themes. You can see them all here on Amazon for easy browsing (Amazon affiliate link). Please preview the content of each book to make sure it is a good fit for your child and family.
- Wonder
- Esperanza Rising
- A Long Walk to Water
- Home of the Brave
- Night of the Twisters
- The One and Only Ivan
- The Tiger Rising
- Restart
- The Wild Robot
- Out of My Mind
- City of Ember
- I Survived… Series
- Holes
- Bud, Not Buddy
- Rules
- Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing
- Island of the Blue Dolphin
- Smile, Drama, Sisters (Graphic Novels)
- 4th Grade Rats
- Wish
- Inside Out and Back Again
- Crenshaw
Inspired In Upper Elementary Facebook Group Book Recommendations
Book recommendations are always a popular topic in our FREE Inspired in Upper Elementary Facebook group. Here are links to a few of our conversations packed with additional 4th grade novel study book lists!
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Mary Montero
I’m so glad you are here. I’m a current gifted and talented teacher in a small town in Colorado, and I’ve been in education since 2009. My passion (other than my family and cookies) is for making teachers’ lives easier and classrooms more engaging.
