6 best 4th grade books

These books are typically designed for children around 9-10 years old and often feature exciting adventures, relatable characters, and age-appropriate themes. Here are a few popular 4th-grade books that fall into these categories:

  1. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling: This book follows the young wizard Harry Potter as he discovers his magical abilities and embarks on a journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It's filled with action, adventure, and magical creatures.

  2. "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan: The first book in the Percy Jackson series introduces readers to Percy, a demigod, and his adventures in the world of Greek mythology. It's a thrilling blend of action and humor.

  3. "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis: This classic fantasy novel takes children on a magical journey through the wardrobe into the land of Narnia, where they join the Pevensie siblings in their quest to defeat the White Witch and meet Aslan, the great lion.

  4. "The Boxcar Children" by Gertrude Chandler Warner: This series follows the adventures of four orphaned siblings who make a home in an abandoned boxcar in the woods. They solve mysteries and have exciting adventures in various settings.

  5. "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle: This science fiction and fantasy novel tells the story of Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin as they travel through space and time to rescue Meg's father.

  6. "How to Train Your Dragon" by Cressida Cowell: In this series, readers join Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a young Viking, as he trains dragons and goes on epic adventures. It's a humorous and action-packed series.

  7. "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett: While not strictly an action-adventure book, "The Secret Garden" is a beloved classic that 4th graders often enjoy.It tells the story of Mary Lennox, who discovers a hidden garden and transforms the lives of those around her.

These books offer a range of exciting adventures and captivating characters that are suitable for 4th-grade readers interested in action-adventure and children's literature.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best 4th grade books on the market
  

Wish

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The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure

Well Said Press

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (new covers w/poster) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)

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Trapped in a Video Game (Volume 1)

Andrews McMeel Publishing

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Trapped in a Video Game Series

With action packed into every page, this new book series does the impossible: it gets 8-12 year old kids to put down the controller and pick up a book!

STEM for Kids

Each novel has a More to Explore section that teaches computer programming concepts through fun activities. From binary code to algorithms, each section provides an opportunity for kids to learn the basic functions behind their favorite video games.

Trapped in a Video Game: The Complete Series

Andrews McMeel Publishing

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Trapped in a Video Game Series

With action packed into every page, this new book series does the impossible: it gets 8-12 year old kids to put down the controller and pick up a book!

STEM for Kids

Each novel has a More to Explore section that teaches computer programming concepts through fun activities. From binary code to algorithms, each section provides an opportunity for kids to learn the basic functions behind their favorite video games.

The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box (books 1-3)

Viking Books for Young Readers

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MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Jack Sullivan

  • Self-proclaimed “zombie-fighting, monster-slaying tornado of cool!” (His friends would disagree with the “cool” part.)
  • Every post-apocalyptic action hero needs a weapon, and Jack's is the Louisville Slicer – a baseball bat turned monster-slaying blade
  • Jack’s motto? “The apocalypse is better with buddies!”
  • Hobbies include taking pics of new monsters, late night gaming sessions, and junk food barbeques

MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: June Del Toro

  • Expert at kicking zombie butt, slaying evil monsters, and having fun while doing it
  • Discovering that battling monsters—and throwing epic dance parties—is more fun with friends
  • Forever wears a multi-purpose, monster-battling, blaster-gadget on her left hand
  • Do NOT call her a damsel in distress. Seriously… DO NOT.

MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Quint Baker

  • Super-rad scientist kid who’s always ready to save the day
  • Creates monster-battling gadgets, zombie-defeating weapons, and his own comics!
  • Obsessed with bad movies and good video games
  • Built Big Mama, the team’s post-apocalyptic pick-up truck

MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Dirk Savage

  • Former bully turned monster battling buddy
  • The most ferocious 7th grader to ever walk the halls of Parker Middle School
  • A true renaissance kid: loves gardening, old western movies, and (of course) taking out bad dudes
  • See those boxing wraps? Those are for punching things. Dirk's always punching things.

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