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Are your fourth graders itching for a good series to read on their own or as a class? I’ve put together a list of 22 best book series for fourth graders to enjoy this school year and for years to come. Take a look at this exciting list and make note of any that you know your kids will enjoy.
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This book series is full of hilarious scenarios about a silly family. Fudge is the nickname for one of the boys and always comes with a funny outcome.
In this series, Greek gods still exist, and so do their offspring, along with demigods and their amazing abilities. Join Percy in his adventures to save himself and the world.
As summer comes to an end Evan and Jessie decide to compete to see who can sell the most lemonade. Who will win and will the battle ever end?
This phenomenal book series is the perfect way to get to know historical figures and modern-day figures alike. These fun biographies are great for research and just for fun.
This addicting book series is all about fast-paced adventures through real historical events. The books always feature a young person trying to survive historically important events like Pearl Harbor or Pompeii. Children love experiencing these events from this viewpoint.
This is by far one of the most popular book series for this age group. The stories of Greg show students that while life in middle school isn’t easy, there are things to look forward to. Kids love how relatable the events are.
This is a fun graphic novel book series about two siblings who try to save their mom who was taken by mysterious creatures. The adventurous plot will keep young readers asking for more.
This exciting book series is all about powerful dragons and the choices they must face between friends and their tribe. Students who love adventure will get sucked right into these books.
A famous game maker is having an opening night for his new library and Kyle is determined to sneak inside. Once inside though, he learns that it’s not as easy to get out. He must solve the clues and puzzles left behind to find the hidden escape.
This exciting book series is all about friendship and growing up. The heartfelt stories in this series help a young girl understand prejudice, racism, and far more.
This action-packed series is perfect for those who love video games and those who don’t. When Jesse and his friends are sucked into a brand new video game, they meet a fellow classmate who has been missing and is now a grown-up trapped inside the game!
This might be cheating a little bit because there are only two books, but your students will LOVE The Wild Robot! A kind robot is stranded on an island filled with only animals. The only way she will be able to survive is by convincing the animals she isn’t a monster.
When Amy’s relative dies, they leave behind difficult clues to follow to uncover the source of the family’s power. Each book has 39 clues and interactive game cards to solve the mystery.
This old-school favorite has been turned into a graphic novel series that kids STILL enjoy. These stories are about a group of friends in a tight-knit community who love learning, laughing, and enjoying time spent together.
This fun sci-fi book is about the zombie apocalypse and makes the adventures of the characters seem super fun. While fighting zombies, the main character is also trying to rescue his crush!
These fun books encompass the perfect storm and leave kids wanting to read more! Each explores crazy landscapes and scary monsters and has tons of twists and turns.
When Lucy trys to create code for an app that will help her uncle remember to take his medication, she receives a mysterious letter with a code of it’s own. With the help of her friends, she has to solve the mystery.
Each of these books features two creatures pit against one another. The kids learn facts about each and come to their own conclusions about which animal would win in an epic battle. The story concludes with the battle and the results!
A brother and sister find themselves taken to new lands and on new adventures with a storybook given to them by their grandmother. In their first story, they must find the ingredients for a wishing spell to escape the Fairy Tale world.
This hilarious series is for kids with a fun sense of humor. The books are about two pranksters who start off as rivals but eventually learn to work together. The kids will enjoy reading about their fun pranks.
When a young girl has a dream to open her own seamstress shop, she encounters a dragon who changes her life for the better. Students will love these enchanting stories.
Kids will enjoy reading about a mad scientist who creates crazy hybrids out of some of the most dangerous animal species on earth. Picture a crocodile-dinosaur-bird killer creature and all the havoc it will bring to the land.
Kids are SURE to love these fun book series in the classroom and at home! Be sure to check them out with your fourth graders.
If you’re trying to figure out ways to get your students excited about reading books, check out this blog post with plenty of informative tips!
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