These book lists offer general guidelines for appropriate age-level recommendations for independent reading, with an eye to complexity and content, understanding that individual readers have different tastes and needs which may fall outside this general set of norms.
Please see individual book descriptions and related topics to support children in selecting books that will challenge and delight them, as that is the ultimate goal.
Grade 5 book recommendations include titles that are a little edgier and/or longer than those on the 4-5 list, but still appropriate for most upper elementary students. They may include references to crushes, or may include slightly darker content such as death, violence, or kidnapping.
**See also Book Recommendations for 4th and 5th Graders ** **See also Books for 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders**
Please click each title for an individual book summary and review, with a list of topics and themes, awards, and related book recommendations.
Please see individual book descriptions and related topics to support children in selecting books that will challenge and delight them, as that is the ultimate goal.
Grade 5 book recommendations include titles that are a little edgier and/or longer than those on the 4-5 list, but still appropriate for most upper elementary students. They may include references to crushes, or may include slightly darker content such as death, violence, or kidnapping.
**See also Book Recommendations for 4th and 5th Graders ** **See also Books for 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders**
Please click each title for an individual book summary and review, with a list of topics and themes, awards, and related book recommendations.
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**See also Book Recommendations for 4th and 5th Graders ** **See also Books for 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders**