Summer Read Book List for Kids Who Don't Like to Read in 4th and 5th Grade

The past few weeks I've been talking about reluctant readers aka kids that don't like to read.  

If you have a reluctant reader check out these 7 Ways to Turn a BOOK HATER into a BOOK READER!  

With those steps and the...
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and the book lists I'm giving you today and on future Fridays will help you find the perfect and best book, the right book, for any reluctant reader you may know.

There are a lot of kids who don't like to read.  I was one of them.  All of those reluctant readers are missing out on a ton of awesome and entertaining books, but more importantly those individuals are missing out on the benefits readers experience.   

Readers...

• Are Less Stressed
• Have a Larger Vocabulary
• Have Stronger Thinking Skills
• Have Better Focus and Concentration
• Have Better Speaking Skills
• Appreciate Other Places and Cultures
• Keep Brain Stimulated
• Have Better Memory 
• Improves Creativity
• Are Better Writers

There are many reasons to be or become a reader, and I know every one, no matter the age, can become a reader.  

Over the next several weeks I will be sharing with you book lists for reluctant readers aka people that don't like to read.  I have broken the lists down by age.  Today, you get...

Books for Reluctant Readers in

Fourth and Fifth Grade

Fourth

Boys:

How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

The first in a series of fun books; there is a movie based on the book.

I Survived... books by Lauren Tarshis

These historical fictions are great quick reads with a lot of action about all sorts of various events through history.  It's a series with plenty of books to read.   

Girls:

Love that Dog by Sharon Creech

This novel is a quick read written in free verse poetry.  Poetry may scare some, but it is a easy to understand and a fun read by that.  There is a follow up book, Hate that Cat that is just as enjoyable.  

Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell

This illustrated novel series is large with a lot of fun books to read.                

Both:

Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

I love this historical fiction, that recently published a couple more in the series.  It's a fun read with lovable character, and it's sent on Alcatraz, a jail.  Everyone will love this, and it makes for a great read aloud.  

Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar 

Funny and humorous book about a setting kids can relate to and can't get enough of. 

The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan 

The 39 Clues series are written by all different authors, but it is one continuous story.  Fun action, mystery book that makes for a great read aloud for a parent or teacher. 

Fifth 

Boys

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger

This is the perfect book for boys that love humor and all things Star Wars related.  This shorter book with illustrations throughout is the first in the series. 

The Million Dollar Shot by Dan Gutman 

This Million Dollar sports series are all around fun to read b/c it combines some of my favorite things, sports and humor.  Kids that are into sports will enjoy this series. Gutman is a great author. 

Girls

Ever After High: The Storybook of Legends by Shannon Hale

This book series is based on a doll series by Mattel, like Monster High, but much better. The premise of using characters known through common fairytales makes it perfect for a reluctant reader.  It's a fun read for elementary aged girls.  

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Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 

This Newbery Honor winner is the sweetest story about a dog.  It is perfect for those that love pets, and it even has a movie based on it that you can enjoy after you read it.  This makes a great read aloud.

         

       

Both

Stranded by Jeff Probst

This action and adventure book, written by the Survivor host, is perfect for reluctant readers.  Possibly telling your reader it is written by the Survivor might make it more enticing. 

Holes by Louis Sachar

This is an absolute fabulous book, with a movie that follows it almost perfectly.  There is a sequel of sorts, but I still like Holes the best. 

Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

This book is huge; it's Harry Potter Goblet of Fire huge.  However, it is a fast read b/c of the pictures.  This illustrated novel won the Caldecott (best pictures).  The pictures, that tell the story are great, but there is also a movie based on the book. 

If you know a reluctant reader in the fourth or fifth grade or at those reading levels give these books a try this summer.  You can also try other books based on movies, those in a series, and graphic novels.  For more specific help comment below.  

Happy Reading even for Reluctant Readers aka Kids who don't like to read!