Joan Bauer

Recommended reading for children in the 3rd Grade

3rd grade reading books for children aged 8-9

Last updated on May 22, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Here are our recommended best books for grade 3, including short stories and chapter books to appeal to 8 and 9-year-olds. Authors include Dick King-Smith, Judy Blume, Roald Dahl, and Cornelia Funke.

Recommended reading for children in the 5th Grade

5th grade reading books for children aged 10-11

Last updated on May 22, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Here are our recommendations for the best reading books for grade 5. The list includes challenging reads for 10 and 11-year-olds as well as easier texts for children who find reading more challenging. Authors include Kate Messner, James Patterson, and E.B. White.

Recommended reading for students in the 8th Grade

8th grade reading books for children aged 13-14

Last updated on May 22, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

The list of books for grade 8 students features a diverse selection of titles for 12 and 13-year-olds including must-read series, challenging novels, and texts for reluctant readers. Authors include Gerald Durrell, J.R.R. Tolkien, Sharon Creech, and Mary Shelley.

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