Ann Learned 4th Grade Reading List: A Comprehensive Guide

Choosing the right books for a 4th grader can be an exciting journey. This list encompasses a wide range of genres, authors, and themes to inspire and challenge young readers aged 9-10. From classic literature to contemporary stories, this guide aims to provide a rich selection of books suitable for various reading levels and interests.

Classic Literature and Timeless Tales

Classic stories offer enduring appeal and valuable life lessons.

St. St. St. American Cardinal Readers, Book Four: This reader contains a collection of stories and poems, including classic tales like "Christopher Columbus," "Three of Our Lord’s Miracles," and poems like Robert L. Stevenson's "Autumn Fires." It also features excerpts from famous works such as "Alice in Wonderland" ("A Mad Tea Party") by Lewis Carroll and "Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates" ("The Race") by Mary Mapes Dodge. The book also includes religious and moral stories, such as "The Sermon of Saint Francis" by Henry W. Longfellow and "The Legend of Saint Christopher."
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White: A heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Wilbur the pig finds an unlikely friend in Charlotte, the spider.
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell: Told from the perspective of a horse in 19th-century England, this novel recounts his experiences with various owners, both good and bad.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain: A rambunctious tale of boyhood adventures along the Mississippi River, filled with mischief, humor, and a touch of social commentary.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson: A thrilling pirate adventure centered around a treasure map and a young boy's quest for fortune.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett: A story of healing and renewal as a young orphan discovers a hidden garden and learns to nurture both the land and herself.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: A philosophical tale about a pilot stranded in the desert who encounters a young prince from another planet.
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling: A collection of stories about Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, and his adventures with animal friends.
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder: A classic tale of pioneer life in Kansas, depicting the challenges and triumphs of a family building a home on the frontier.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll: Alice travels down a rabbit hole into a strange and unexpected world where nothing is quite as it seems. Danger and uncertainty lurk.
Fables by Arnold Lobel: A beautifully illustrated book full of classic fables including funny stories and stories which will get your child to think.

Fantasy and Adventure

Fantasy novels spark imagination and transport readers to magical worlds.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling: The first book in the beloved series introduces Harry, an orphaned boy who discovers he is a wizard and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster: A bored young boy, Milo, drives his small electric car through a toy tollbooth and finds himself in the Land Beyond.
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis: Four English school children find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter.
Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan: The complete set of captivating adventure novels based on Greek gods, myths, and fantastic creatures - told in a modern and fast-paced style.
Wings of Fire series by Tui T Sutherland: An epic fantasy story about wars between tribes of dragons.
Nic Blake and the Remarkables by Angie Thomas: Nic Blake is a ‘Remarkable’ in an Unremarkable world.
The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann: Bartholemew and Hetties are Peculiars - secretive creatures who try desperately to remain invisible to and unnoticed by ordinary people.
Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee: In this clever reinterpretation of The Snow Queen, Ophelia goes on a dangerous journey fraught with peril to rescue a boy locked in a room by the scary Snow Queen.
Woundabout by Lev Rosen: In this imaginative fantasy, Connor and his sister Cordelia are sent to live in the strange town of Woundabout.
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown: When Roz the robot finds herself unexpectedly marooned on an island, she knows she needs to learn how to survive - fast - in this fast-paced thriller.

Historical Fiction

Historical fiction provides insight into different time periods and cultures.

Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan: Twelve-year-old Peter Lundstrom and his friends help his Uncle Victor with a plan to protect the bank's gold bullion from the invading Nazis.
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley: A young disabled girl and her brother are evacuated from London to the English countryside during World War II, where they find life to be much sweeter away from their abusive mother.
I Survived… Series by Lauren Tarshis: This series tells stories of major historical disasters and events, such as the sinking of the Titanic, the 9/11 attacks, and the American Revolution, through the eyes of young witnesses.
Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis: An informative and factual middle-grade book, reflecting on the repercussions of the 1957 Indian Relocation Act.
A Boy Called Dickens by Deborah Hopkinson: An award-winning illustrated book about the childhood hardships of Charles Dickens in nineteenth century London.
The Quilt Walk by Sandra Dallas: Set in rural nineteenth-century Illinois, Emmy’s grandmother gifts her a special gift for the journey west to Colorado.
Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai: The author’s moving first-person account of leaving Vietnam after the fall of Saigon and moving to Alabama.
The Right Word by Jen Bryant: The fascinating story of Roget’s Thesaurus told through the eyes of Peter Mark Roget as a child.
Hiawatha, by Henry W.: Look for books about American History and State History.

Realistic Fiction

Realistic fiction explores relatable characters and situations.

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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume: A humorous look at family life through the eyes of Peter, who is constantly exasperated by his younger brother, Fudge.
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo: When Opal is sent to buy the groceries, the ten-year-old instead returns with a dog.
Extraordinary by Miriam Spitzer Franklin: A powerful story about Pansy who looks forward to meeting her best friend last year, Anna at the next summer camp.
Frindle by Andrew Clements: When Nick decides to invent a new word for a pen - the Frindle - all his friends start using the word, then the whole town, and pretty soon the new word is out of control.
Real Friends by Shannon Hale: Bullies, frenemies and long-lasting true friendships fuel this fast-paced graphic novel story which will appeal to more reluctant readers in grade 4.

Humor

Humorous books make reading fun and engaging.

Sideways Stories From Wayside School by Louis Sachar: Accidentally built sideways and standing thirty stories high (the builder said he was very sorry for the mistake), Wayside School has some of the wackiest classes in town, especially on the thirtieth floor.
I Funny, a Middle School Story by James Patterson: Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian, even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days.
The Terrible Two by Mac Barnett and Jory John: Miles Murphy is known for one thing and one thing only: pranking.
Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman: When Dad goes out to buy the groceries and takes rather longer than expected; he has some incredible stories to tell about his perilous quest for breakfast cereals - involving pirates, aliens, and wumpires.
George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl: Roald Dahl’s classic tale about the lengths George will go to in order to deal with his horrible grandmother.
The Witches by Roald Dahl: A young orphan lives with his Norwegian grandmother who tells him incredible stories about evil witches who can smell children.
Funny Girl by Betsy Bird: This eclectic book includes short stories, personal essays, comics, and poetry by female authors such as Lisa Graff, Cece Bell, Jenni Holm, Shannon Hale, and Rita Williams-Garcia.
Mr. Sounder, by William H.
Pollyanna, by Eleanor H.
Ralph S.

Graphic Novels

Graphic novels combine visual storytelling with engaging narratives.

Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu: Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmother, A-má’s, seventieth birthday together.
Power Up by Sam Nisson and Darnell Johnson: Miles and Rhys know each other only as Gryphon and Backslash, and in the video game Mecha Melee they’re an unstoppable team.
Bug Boys by Laura Knetzger: Rhino-B is a brash, but sweet guy. Stag-B is a calm and scholarly adventurer. Together these two young beetles make up the Bug Boys, best friends who spend their time exploring the world of Bug Village and beyond, as well as their own -- sometimes confusing and complicated -- thoughts and feelings.
Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #2)by Ann M.: Claudia decides to investigate when she and the other members of the Baby-Sitters Club receive mysterious phone calls while out on assignments.

Books About Animals

Stuart Little by E. B.: Stuart Little is a mouse in the family of the Frederick C. Littles and is a pleasantly debonair little character, with a shy, engaging manner and a somewhat philosophical turn of mind.

Books About American History and State History

Paul Revere’s Ride, by Henry W.: Look for books about American History and State History. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce and ask about sources of information for Fourth Grade state history. Contact the shrines and historical landmarks in your state and ask about their children’s books. Encourage your child to learn about other states, especially the sites of Catholic shrines.

Books About Virtues

The Children’s Book of Virtues, edited by William J.

Books About America

The Children’s Book of America, edited by William J.

Books About Classic Christian Stories

Treasury of Christian Classics for Children, adapted by Rhonda S.

Books About Myth, Legend, and Tall Tales

Cut from the Same Cloth: American Women of Myth, Legend, and Tall Tale, by Robert D.

Authors List

Anderson, M.
Banks, L.
Bond, M.
Brooks, W.
Butterworth, O.
Byars, B.
Carris, J. D.
Cleary, B.
Ralph S.
Clements, A.
Creech, S.
Dahl, R, The Witches; The BFG; Matilda; Fantastic Mr.
Danziger, P.
Erickson, J.
Grabenstein, C., Escape from Mr.
Grahame, K.
Ibbotson, E.
King-Smith, D.
Kinney, J.
Lindgren, A.
MacDonald, B.
Mrs. Maguire, G.
Mowatt, F.
Patterson, J.
Seidler, T.
Baillie, A.
Brown, P.
Christopher, M.
Colfer, E.
Conrad, H.
Cushman, K.
Dixon, F.W.
George, J.
Hahn, M.
Hale, B.
Hiassen, C.
Konigsburg, E.L., From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E.
McManus, P.
Paulsen, G., Hatchet; The River; Brian's Winter (wilderness survival) Mr.
Schlitz, L.
Sobol, D.
Williams, J.
Arnold, E.
Atwater, R. J. Mr.
Bauer, M.
Bird, B.
Bryan, A.
Burnsford, S.
Cleary, B Socks; Ralph S.
Creech, S.
DiCamillo, K.
Farley, W.
Harlow, J.
Henry, M.
Herriot, J.
Hiassen, C.
Hoban, R.
Hunter, E.
Humphrey, A.
Jarrell, R.
Jacques, B.
King-Smith, D.
Kipling, R.
Kjelgaard. J.
Larson, K.
Lasky, K.
Lowry, L. Stay!
Morris, W.
Messner, K.
Mowat, F.
Noel, K.
Naylor, P.R.
O' Brien, R. Mrs.
Rylant, C.
Seidler, T.
Selden, G.
Spires, E.
Steig, W.
Timberlake, A.
Titus, E.
Van Velde, V.
Weeks, S.
White, E.B.
Alston, B.B.
Anderson, H. C.
Applegate, K.
Babbitt, N.
Barnhill, K.
Barron, T.A.
Baum, L.
Billingsley, F.
Blackwood, S.
Brittain, B.
Chainani, S.
Christopher, J.
Cooper, S.
Corder, Z.
Coville, B.
Cresswell, H.
Dahl, R.
Eager, E.
Fleming, I.
Gidwitz, A.
Grossman, L.
Haydu, C.A.
Holm, J.
Hughes, T.
Hunter, M.
Ibbotson, E.
Jennings, P.
Jones, D. W.
Juster, N.
L'Engle, M.
Langton, J.
Levine, G.
Lewis, C.S.
Lindbergh, A.
Lin G.
Lively, P.
McGinley, P.
Meriano, A.
Murdock, C. G.
Nimmo, J.
Pierce, T.
Rodda, E.
Rowling, J.K.
Rupp, R.
Sleator, W.
Wisniewski, D.
Yep, L.
Yolen, J.
Bauer, M.
Bawden, N.
Belton, S.
Birdsall, S.
Blos, J.
Brooks, B.
Buchanan, J.
Burnett, F. H.
Byars, B.
Cleary, B.
Cooper, S.
Creech, S.
Curtis, C.P.
Danziger, P.
DiCamillo, K.
Edwards, J.
Ellis, S.
English, K.
Enright, E.
Estes, E.
Fitzhugh, L.
Freeman, S. T.
Greene, C.
Greenfield, E.
Hahn, M.D.
Horvath, P.
Konigsburg, E. L.
Lisle, J.T.
Little, J.
Lowry, L.
MacLachlan, P.
Namioka, L.
Naylor, P. O'Connor, B.
Parks, B.
Sacher, L.
Schreve, S.
Slote, A.
Snyder, Z. K.
Sorensen, V.
Taylor, M.
Taylor, S.
Waugh,S.
Wilder. L.I.
Williams, V.
Woodson, J.
Woodson, J.
Albus, K.
Alphin, E.
Avi. Beatty, P.
Blackwood, G.
Brink, C.
Burgess, M.
Carter, D.
Conrad, P.
Cuevas, A.
Cushman, K.
Erdrich, L.
Fritz, J.
Giff, P.
Hanson, J.
Holland, I.
Lasky, K.
Lee, J.
Lester, J.
Lowry, L.
McKissack, P.
Myers, W.D.
Murphy, J.
Paterson, K.
Philbrick, R., The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P.
Reeder, C.
Tarshis, L. I Survived…
Uchida, Y.
White, E.
Williams-Garcia R., One Crazy Summer, P.S.
Adkins, J.
Agee, J.
Ballard, R.
Berger, M.
Blumberg, R. Shipwrecked!
Brewster, H.
Bridges, R.
Bryant, J.
Burleigh, R.
Butts, E.
Close, C.
Collins, M.
Cummings, P.
Dixon, D.
Engle, M.
Evslin, B.
Ferris, J.
Fleming, C.
Freedman, R.
Fritz, J.
Gerstein, M.
Gish, L. An Actor's Life for Me!
Greenberg, J. Frank O.
Grimes, N.
Hamilton, V.
Hodges, M.
Hopkinson, D.
Hughes, L.
Jackson, D.
Jenkins, S.
Jones, C.
Jones, R.
Kramer, S.
Krull, K.
Lasky, K.
Lauber, P.
Lurie, A.
Mann, E.
Murdoch, D.
Myers, W.D.
Nelson, V.
Peet, B.
Prelutsky, J.
Rockliff, M.
Rockliff, M.
Rumford, J.
Schwartz, A.
Schwartz, H.
Service, R.
Sidman, J.
Silverstein, S.
Stanley, D.
Strum, J.
Tonatium, D.
Waldherr, K.
Waldman, N.
Weatherford, C.B.
Weitzman, D.
Wells, R.
Wick, W.
Winters, K.
Yolen, J.
Adler, D.
Alexander, L.
Banks L.R.
Blume, J.
Brown, J.
Catling, P.
Curtis, C.P.
Dahl, R. Fantastic Mr.
Dixon, F.W.
Erickson, J.
Ferris, J.
Gantos, J.
George, J.
Greenburg, D.
Gutman, D.
Hale, B.
Horowitz, A.
Howe, J.
Jacques, B.
Korman, G.
Lewis, C.S.
Lupica, M.
Macdonald, F.
Naylor, P. R.
Orlev, U.
Paulsen, G. Hatchet, The River, Mr.
Peck, R.
Pinkwater, D.
Robinson, S.
Rockwell, T.
Sachar, L.
Schwartz, A. ed.
Scieszka, J.
Snicket, L.
Sobol, D.
Stine, R.L.
Tarshis, L. I Survived…
Zindel, P.
Bell, C.
Blabey, A.
Brown, J.
Gownley, J.
Hatke, B.
Holm, J.
Libenson, T.
Lloyd, M. W.
Jamieson, V.
Maihack, M.
Pilkey, D.
Smith, J.
Telgemeier, R.
Wang, J.
Winick, J.
Gino, A.
Johnson, V.
Kelkar, S.
Keller, T.
Kim, J.
LaRocca, R.
Messner, K.
Monroe, M.A.
Oshiro, M.
Perez, C.
Siddiqui, M.
Stead, R.
Stone, N.
Warga, J.
Watson, R.
Alexander, K.
Engle, M.
Hughes, L.
Janeczko, P.
Lewis, J. P.
Prelutsky, J.
Salazar, A.
Service, R.
Sidman, J.
Silverstein, S.
Warga, J.

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