Book Recs (4th grade girl)

[nicolewi]

Is this board (such as it is) any good for these? I can't remember but giving it a shot.

My fourth grader is my anxious kid. She is a strong reader, but she got really upset last year about a sad book at school and since then, has been reluctant to try new books. I don't want her to lose her strength in and enjoyment of reading. 

Looking for recommendations for books for a fourth grader that aren't too baby-ish in reading level or theme, but yet also not too advanced (i.e. avoiding teenager/boyfriend drama stories), and that don't have anything sad in them! Good luck!

For reference, she likes
My Weird School
Ivy & Bean
    ---but I would like to see her pick up more challenging material now
American Girl books
Humphrey Hamster

She liked "Because of Winn Dixie," even though there if a reference to a character's brother dying (doesn't happen in the book). She liked "Trumpet of the Swan," and I just ordered "Wish" from her book order after verifying that the dog DOES NOT die.  

Any other thoughts? Maybe a mystery series that isn't scary or gory? She doesn't seem to be quite ready for Nancy Drew, although I could give it another shot.

[abs]

I loved Babysiter’s Club at that age. They have the graphic novel remakes now that are a big hit but you can get the originals as well.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.

Zoey and Sassafras is the same level as Ivy and Bean. We love that series in our house.

Dog Man is very popular at DD’s school right now across a lot of grades.

[travella]

Hi, I just wanted to suggest the Land of Stories series! My daughter loved the series! She couldn't put the books down.

[dizzycooks]

39 Clues series
The lightening thief (and all other books in this series)
Smile
Drama

[charlatti]

www.goodreads.com/series/88700-nancy-drew-diaries Nancy Drew Diaries series is a middle grade take on Nancy.

Does she like fantasy? The Upside-Down Magic series is really cute, and I also liked the Menagerie series by Tui and Kari Sutherland (one magical animal is presumed dead, but isn’t really — no magical creatures harmed!).

She might like the Dear America books.

[auroraloo]

Sept 23, 2018 0:26:24 GMT -5 dizzycooks said:

39 Clues series
The lightening thief (and all other books in this series)
Smile
Drama

Nailed it, as always, Dizzy. Maybe it's time for you to get back in the reading game? Eh?  


I would highly recommend the baby-sitters club graphic novels someone mentioned. 

Also, the BabyMouse series I bet she would LOVE. 

[nicolewi]

Thank you! Lots of great suggestions!

[erbear]

My kiddo just finished Phantom Tollbooth and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh and highly recommends both

[dizzycooks]

Sept 24, 2018 9:18:13 GMT -5 auroraloo said:

Sept 23, 2018 0:26:24 GMT -5 dizzycooks said:

39 Clues series
The lightening thief (and all other books in this series)
Smile
Drama

Nailed it, as always, Dizzy. Maybe it's time for you to get back in the reading game? Eh?  


I would highly recommend the baby-sitters club graphic novels someone mentioned. 

Also, the BabyMouse series I bet she would LOVE. 

Omg I have my days...

[rockymtngirl]

Just as a warning wish can be a bit sad. The girl has to go live with her aunt because her father is in jail and her mom is suffering from depression. It's a great book and the ending is uplifting but not a light read. 

The heartwoid hotel series is great.
Wild robot & wild robot escapes are fantastic.
Flora & Ulysses.
Tiny hero of fernycreek library. 
Granted
Insignificant events in the life of a cactus

graohic novels:
babysitters club
smile, sisters
phoebe & her unicorn