Language Arts / Recommended Reading List For Grades 3 & 4


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We suggest you also look for other books by the same author(s).

Animals

Poppy by Avi:
An animal fable about a mouse and the dangerous Dimwood Forest.
Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse by George Selden:
A hungry mouse and lonely kitten become friends.
The School Mouse by Dick King-Smith:
A mouse hiding in a classroom learns to read and wants to advance to 1st Grade.

Biographies

Wilma Unlimited by Kathleen Krull:
Dramatic story of the Olympic runner, Wilma Rudolph, who overcame incredible odds.
A Picture Book of Helen Keller by David A. Adler:
Traces the life and achievements of a remarkable woman.
A Pocketful of Goobers: A story about George W. Carver by Barbara Mitchell:
George W. Carver created hundreds of useful products from the common peanut.
Teammates by Peter Golenbock:
Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reece in the first year of integrated baseball.
Mr. Blue Jeans: a Story about Levi Strauss by Maryann N. Weidt:
The story of the man who invented jeans.

Fantasy/Science-fiction

Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah and James Howe:
Three pets warn the family that their bunny may be a veggie-eating vampire.
The Wayside School is Falling Down by Louis Sachar:
Humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtheenth floor.
My Robot Buddy by Alfred Slote:
Jack needs all the help he can get to save his robot from evil.

Folktales

Iktomi and the Berries: a Plains Indian Story by Paul Goble:
An Indian trickster's fruitless efforts to collect buffalo berries.
The Egyptian Cinderella by Shirley Climo:
A Cinderella story set in Egypt in 6th century B.C.
Heckedy Peg by Audrey Wood:
Seven children are turned into seven kinds of food. Only their mother can break the spell.
Her Stories, African-American Folktales by Virginia Hamilton:
Twenty five tales from the female African-American storytelling tradition.

Historical Fiction

Pink and Say by Patricia Pollaco:
Civil War friendship between a black Union soldier and wounded white boy.
Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say:
A moving story about a Japanese man's immigration to the United States.
Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter:
Using a song, runaway slaves journey along the Underground Railroad.
Patty Reed's Doll by Rachel K. Laurgaard:
A doll tells about the journey and ordeals faced by the Donner party coming West.
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan:
A loving sotry of a tall, palin woman who comes to stry with a prairie family.

Mystery/Adventure

Call Me Francis Tuckett by Gary Paulsen:
A boy becomes a man on the Oregon Trail during an 1845 wilderness trek.
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner:
The Alden children survive and make a home without adult supervision.
Cam Jansen Mystery Series by David A. Adler:
Fifth grade sleuth, Cam Jansen, solves many mysteries.
A Case for Jenny Archer by Ellen Conford:
After reading mysteries, Jenny is convinced that her neighbors are up to no good.
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of Midnight Visitor by Donald J. Sobol:
One of a series of mysteries about the world's greatest boy-sleuth.

Popular Fiction

Miracle at the Plate by Matt Christopher:
Nobody can beat Skeeter at batting, but his fielding is hopeless.
His confidence isn't helped by Tommy Scott's determination to replace him on the team.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume:
Peter Hatcher's terrible problem is his two-year old little bother.
How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell:
Billy bets his friends he can eat 15 worms in 15 days and has to go through with it.
Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary:
An adventure with one of the best-loved characters in children's literature.
Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days by Stephen Manes:
Milo finds a book which promises to make him a perfect person in just a few days.
Hey, New Kid! by Betsy Duffey:
Cody decides on a new image as a 3rd grader as he transfers to a new school.
Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen:
Molly's Jewish mother dresses a doll as she herself dressed before leaving Russia.
The Stories Julian Tells by Ann Cameron:
Julian describes the everyday activities of his family.
Donavan's Word Jar by Monalisa DeGross:
Heartwarming story about how important words can be.
Class President by Johanna Hurwitz:
Julio hides his own ambitions to help another candidate become class president.
Zero's Slider by Matt Christopher:
A boy's pitching injury results in remarkable success in baseball.