Keep reading for over 50 must-read books for 5th graders!
“As soon as I got into the library I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I got a whiff of the leather on all the old books, a smell that got real strong if you picked one of them up and stuck your nose real close to it when you turned the pages. Then there was the the smell of the cloth that covered the brand-new books, books that made a splitting sound when you opened them. Then I could sniff the the paper, that soft, powdery, drowsy smell that comes off the page in little puffs when you’re reading something or looking at some pictures, kind of hypnotizing smell. I think it’s the smell that makes so many folks fall asleep in the library.”
This description of books and the library from the book Bud, Not Buddy, is a perfect example of why I love books so much. It truly brings to life the feeling of opening up a book for the first time and being intoxicated by the smell.
FYI, did you know they make book smell candles?! True story and yes I have one and it’s amazing.
Bud, Not Buddy is one not only one of my favorite books for 5th graders, it’s one of my all-time favorite children’s chapter books. If you are searching for books at the fifth grade level, or for 11 year olds, keep scrolling for over 50 books for fifth graders. Other than the reading list which is 25 books, the rest of the lists are kept to 10 books because I like to keep it short and sweet!
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Books for 5th Graders
Searching for book suggestions for fifth graders? Need a reading list for a 5th grader? Click here for 25 AWESOME book recommendations!
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10 fantastic books every 11 year old should read. Don't miss this list of 10 books for 11 year olds! It contains page-turning titles like Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH which is perfect for boys OR girls.
10 of the top books for 11 year old boys. Check out this post for 10 awesome and varied books, Hatchet and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to name a few that your 11 year old boy will love!
10 lovely books 11 year old girls will love! It includes realistic fiction books like Out of My Mind as well as classic books like Pollyanna.
10 must-read books for 5th graders. Encourage your young reader with 10 of these eclectic book selections. Realistic fiction like Wonder as well as fantasy books like Percy Jackson.
10 classic books 5th graders will love. Don't be afraid of introducing kids to the classics! Books like The Secret Garden and The Phantom Tollbooth. Check it out!
Are you looking for a good book series for your child? Do your kids love chapter book series? This post has 10 of the best 5th grade book series! Including How to Train your Dragon and Henry Huggins!
Are you a fan of Harry Potter? Looking for more fantasy fiction books to read? Don't miss this post for 10 of the best fantasy books for 5th grade!
Realistic fiction books feature events that COULD really happen in life. Don't miss this post for 10 of the best realistic fiction books for 5th graders!
10 outstanding historical fiction books for 5th graders. Including books like Out of the Dust and Bud, Not Buddy!
I add to this post frequently so make sure you check back soon to find more books for fifth graders!