As Cress navigates her new environment, the natural world, and the stories around her, it helps her understand her inner world, especially how grief waxes and wanes like the moon’s cycles.ĭungeoneer Adventures by Ben Costa, illustrated by James ParksĬoop is the only human at the Dungeoneer Academy. There, Cress helps her mom collect moths to pay their rent, leaving her mom time to work and gather ingredients for her sickly brother’s tea. After the death of her father, Cress and her family move from their cozy burrow into the Broken Arms oak tree ruled by a cranky Owl with a noisy neighbor squirrel family. With the help of the janitor’s daughter, he does just that.Ĭress Watercress by Gregory Maguire, illustrated by David Litchfieldįilled with immensely lovable characters, a gentle storyline of adventure and discovery, and lavish illustrations, this is a beautiful story about family, community, and grief. When his maltreated elephant friend dies there, she asks Ivan to help the new, younger elephant find a better life. Ivan is kept in a cage in a run-down mall for 27 years without seeing another gorilla. Narrated by a gorilla named Ivan, this true story will immediately grab at your heartstrings. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate It’s a meaningful story of family, love, and community that consistently garners love from teachers and students. That slowly changes when Roz adopts a gosling and makes a nest. If she wants to survive, she must figure out how to live in the wild where the animals see her as a monster. Roz is a robot alone on an island with only animals. All the books in this series are compelling, magical adventures about characters you will ADORE. Finding the items will be dangerous, mysterious, and life-changing. To get home, they’ll need to find the ingredients for a Wishing Spell. Who would have thought?! BOXED SET HERE.įairy tales become very real when Alex and Conner (a brother and sister) find themselves transported to the fairy tale world. Illustrations throughout make this even more appealing to read and imagine. He and his best friend, Quint, live in an upgraded, well-defended treehouse where they plan for rescuing his crush June (she doesn’t need rescuing being quite capable) and fighting zombies. Because that’s how Jack approaches life and zombie fights.
This hilarious book makes the zombie apocalypse seem fun. The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier, illustrated by Douglas Colgate The books always are about a young person trying to survive a historically important, life-changing event such as Pompeii, the Titanic, Pearl Harbor, or the Battle of Gettysburg. Kids will zip through these incredible adventures, learning history in the process. Wow – these are addicting reads! They’re excellent, fast-paced adventures great for 9 year old kids set during significant historical events that are perfect for elementary age kids just getting comfortable with chapter books. Beautiful artwork with compelling characters and an adventurous plot make this a sure-fire hit with young readers. This popular graphic novel series is about two siblings trying to save their mom who was taken to an underground world of elves, demons, robots, and talking animals. And Greg is here to prove it! One thing you’ll notice about these books is that kids will read them more than once which is great if you have them all. One of the most popular book series ever, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, shares the hilarious story of Greg, in his own words and drawings. But, don’t worry - somehow they’ll escape. The two adventurers meet the Queen of Moonopolis who leads them beneath the moon’s surface through the mine tunnels where they have more silly adventures until they GET CAPTURED. If you need easier books, go to my Best Books for 8-Year Olds.Īlso read: Gifts for 9 Year Old Girls and Gifts for 9 Year Old Boys Best Books for 9 Year Old Boys and Girls (4th Graders)įirst Cat in Space by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Shawn HarrisĪbsurdly hysterical, this is a bizarrely perfect adventure in space! When rats eat a second of the moon, the world’s leaders send their secret weapon– a cat and a stowaway toenail-clipping robot. If you need harder books, go to my Best Books for 10-Year Olds.
Find the best chapter books for 9-year old boys and girls in 4th grade! This huge list gives recommendations and reviews in every genre and many themes and topics ALL are excellent.