Battle of the Books - Grades 4-6
The Short (12), Medium (20), Standard (28), & Elite (36) Book Lists: Grades 4-6: 2026-2027. Find all the official lists at battleofthebooks.org!
A Wolf Called Wander
Parry, RosanneVoice of the Wilderness This gripping novel about survival and family is based on the real story of one wolf's incredible journey to find a safe pl...
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Lloyd, Megan WagnerA coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet! At home, Maggie is the od...
View full detailsAlvin Ho: vol. 1
Look, LenoreThe first book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers...
View full detailsBaseball in April and Other Stories
Soto, GaryIn Gary Soto's acclaimed short story collection, the small events of daily life reveal big themes - love and friendship, youth and growing up, succ...
View full detailsBe a Perfect Person in Just Three Days!
Manes, StephenIs it possible? Can an ordinary human being really become a perfect person in three short days Milo Crinkley thought so. What gave him the idea was...
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DiCamillo, KateThe #1 New York Times bestseller and beloved classic includes an afterword from the author. One summer's day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes d...
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Mass, Wendy ; Stead, RebeccaWendy Mass and Rebecca Stead, two masterminds of classic, middle-grade fiction come together to craft this magical story about the enduring power o...
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Vernick, AudreyVernick and Salerno chronicle the true story of the Acerra family from New Jersey, whose 12 boys formed their own semi-professional baseball team i...
View full detailsBy the Great Hornspoon!
Fleischman, SidFor fans of I Survived and Dear America, this rollicking adventure about the California Gold Rush is a classic tale from the award-winning author o...
View full detailsClementine
Pennypacker, SaraClementine, Book #1 This delightful New York Times bestselling chapter book series, from the award-winning author of Pax , is a modern classic that...
View full detailsElla Enchanted
Levine, Gail CarsonThis beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a fool...
View full detailsEscape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Grabenstein, ChrisMr. Lemoncello's Library, Book #1 THE START OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD! Can you escape from wh...
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Ryan, Pam MuñozPura Belpré Award Winner A modern classic for our time and for all time - this beloved, award-winning bestseller resonates with fresh meaning for e...
View full detailsFront Desk: vol. 1
Yang, KellyWinner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's Literature! Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big ho...
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Paulsen, GaryA Hatchet Adventure, Book #1 This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared - and a page-turning,...
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Sachar, LouisThis groundbreaking classic is now available in a special anniversary edition with bonus content. Winner of the Newbery Medal as well as the Nation...
View full detailsI Survived: vol. 8, The American Revolution, 1776
Tarshis, LaurenI Survived, Book #8 A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 with text adapted ...
View full detailsIce Magic
Christopher, MattA strange power is at work in the rink... Pie Pennelli loves to play ice hockey, but he's got some problems: his hand-me-down skates are too big fo...
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Tsang, Katie ; Tsang, KevinHow to Train Your Dragon meets Skandar and the Unicorn Thief as a brother and sister go to a summer camp aimed at future dragon riders in this firs...
View full detailsLittle House: vol. 4, On the Banks of Plum Creek
Wilder, Laura IngallsImmerse yourself in Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series, now featuring Garth Williams' classic art in vibrant full-color! Based on t...
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Graydon, ShariHow Advertising Works and Why You Should Know THE kids' survival guide to advertising, revised and updated for the digital age. Ads are everywhere ...
View full detailsMasterminds
Korman, GordonMasterminds, Book #1 The first book in the action-packed trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman is perfect for fans of Strang...
View full detailsMaya and the Robot
Ewing, Eve L.From award-winning author Eve L. Ewing comes an illustrated middle grade novel about a forgotten homemade robot who comes to life just when aspirin...
View full detailsMy Side of the Mountain
George, Jean CraigheadAmerican Library Association Notable Book - Hans Christian Andersen Award Honor Book - Lewis Carroll Shelf Award A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK - OVER 4 MILL...
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