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Recommended reading for children in the 5th Grade

5th grade reading books for children aged 10-11

By Tom Tolkien and last updated on October 24, 2021

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.

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