Grade 4 Readers

Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes is a delightful book about an exceptionally intelligent dog and his devoted human owners.

Henry and Ribsy by Beverly Cleary details the beloved adventures of an all-American average boy and his dog. This book series started in 1950.

Set in early 20th Century Minnesota, and written in the early '40s, this is a story about three girls who discover that "different culture" doesn't mean stupid or evil. At the same time, they also come to appreciate their unique American heritage all the more.

Journey through a year of traditions and fun with this timeless story of six children on country farms in Sweden.

A thoroughly likable boy detective uses his encyclopedic knowledge and unerring deductive abilities to solve ten mysteries.

Fictional account of a true story about an "uncatchable" mare named Phantom and her colt, Misty. Engaging.

An arrogant young king sets out to find a queen as beautiful, intelligent and wealthy as he is. Will he mature along the way? Simply told and gripping.

16 inspiring stories of a childhood in midwest North America 80 years ago.

A charming story about a lovable girl in small-town Oregon in the mid-1920s whose creative ideas place her in humorous and sometimes mildly embarrassing situations.

True story of "Wild Horse Annie" who fought to protect the wild mustangs of the western United States from ruthless slaughter and extinction.

The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman focuses upon a prince who has to learn the hard way what makes for true character.

Socks, a beloved, pampered cat is the center of his human family's universe—until he is displaced by a new baby. Can he ever regain his position? Rollicking fun.

When Ruby's beloved father dies in a logging accident, she must leave school—and her dream of teaching—to care for her 10 siblings.

Adam has had his heart set on getting a mountain bike. When his mother buys a llama to start a Vermont Trekking company instead, Adam discovers that his dreams may be too small. Heartwarming, humorous, and positive.

A resourceful and scrupulously honest 12-year old makes a million dollars by selling toothpaste at no more than 15 cents a tube.

Three tall tales by a Newbery award-winning author. Will tickle your child's funny bone.

Fifth grader Nick Allen decides to test his language arts teacher's commitment to dictionaries by creating a new word—frindle. The ensuing battle of wills provides a delightful backdrop for a young person's introduction to the fascinating world of words.

A six-year-old goes to school and experiences the kinds of things a city girl in 1910s America would enjoy. Delightful period piece.

Fed up with life at the Mountain View Inn, Ralph persuades his friend Ryan to take him to school.

Illustrations and readable text provide a fascinating introduction to one of the world's great explorers, a man who befriended one of history's great leaders: Kublai Khan.

Like Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this fast-paced novel features an eccentric billionaire who welcomes a group of children into a public library filled with book-related clues puzzles to find the hidden escape route if they want to leave the library and win Mr. Lemoncello's most fabulous prize.

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library is more than a rib-tickling novel full of humor and suspense. It's a game in itself, in which readers can have fun solving clues and answering riddles while learning how to navigate the Dewey Decimal system. There is even one puzzle hidden for you to find.