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4th grade is the year when kids are moving out of elementary books (K-3) and into middle grade books (5-8). Some kids need more time to acclimate to the lengthy, descriptive, middle grade books. These series are sweetly entertaining, with characters in grades 6-8, but with reading levels for grades 3-4. Definite winners for fun… Continue reading Series For 4th Grade Girls
Needing a good laugh? These books are beyond hilarious and guaranteed to hook the most reluctant reader. Did you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid? These are as good or even better. As Steve, King of the Bench, would say, "No brag. It's just a fact." The Worst Class Trip Ever by Dave Barry (series)… Continue reading Laugh Out Loud Middle Grade Series
Every kid, teacher, librarian, parent and grandparent on the planet knows about the Wimpy Kid series. It's number 1 on every reluctant reader list, so I mention it, but it's not on my list. I've tried to get at some of those lesser known books that are sure to be a big hit for those… Continue reading Middle Grade Series for Reluctant Readers
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