One great 9th grade realistic fiction book is 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. It tells the story of two rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs, and shows the struggles of Ponyboy Curtis. Another is 'Speak' by Laurie Halse Anderson which deals with a girl's trauma and her journey to find her voice. 'Looking for Alaska' by John Green is also popular. It's about a boy's experiences at boarding school and his search for meaning.
Some 9th grade realistic fiction books are well - known. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee can be a good choice. It shows racial injustice through the eyes of Scout Finch. Then there's 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. It has elements of adventure and family relationships. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is also recommended. It presents a unique dystopian society and a boy's discovery of the truth.
For 9th grade, 'Holes' by Louis Sachar is an excellent realistic fiction book. It weaves together the story of a boy at a juvenile detention camp and a historical mystery. 'Thirteen Reasons Why' by Jay Asher is also a book that many 9th graders might like. It follows the story of a girl who leaves behind tapes explaining the reasons for her suicide. 'Stargirl' by Jerry Spinelli is another one. It's about a unique girl who changes the perspective of her classmates.
One great book is 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo. It tells the story of a girl who befriends a dog, and through their adventures, she learns about friendship and family. Another is 'Ramona Quimby, Age 8' by Beverly Cleary. Ramona is a very relatable character for 4th graders as she goes through the ups and downs of school and family life. Also, 'Judy Moody' series by Megan McDonald is quite popular. Judy has all kinds of emotions and experiences that 4th graders can identify with.
One great 8th grade realistic fiction book is 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. It tells the story of two rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs, and the challenges the characters face. Another is 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio, which is about a boy with facial differences starting school. Also, 'Holes' by Louis Sachar is a good choice. It has an interesting plot about a boy at a juvenile detention camp.
One great realistic fiction book for 4th graders is 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo. It tells the story of a girl who befriends a dog and through that friendship, she finds connection in a new town. Another is 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate, which is about a gorilla in a shopping mall enclosure. And 'Ramona Quimby, Age 8' by Beverly Cleary is also a classic that 4th graders can relate to as it shows the everyday adventures and challenges of a young girl.
One great book is 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo. It has a relatable young girl as the main character and deals with themes like friendship and family. Another is 'Ramona Quimby, Age 8' by Beverly Cleary. Ramona is a very real - to - life character that 5th graders can easily understand.
I'd recommend 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' by Mildred D. Taylor. It's set in the 1930s and shows the life of a black family in Mississippi, dealing with racism and family values. 'Tangerine' by Edward Bloor is another great realistic fiction book for 7th graders. It focuses on a family that moves to Florida and the experiences of the main character, Paul. And 'Fish in a Tree' by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is about a girl with dyslexia who overcomes her difficulties with the help of a special teacher.
One great 6th grade realistic fiction book is 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. It tells the story of a boy with a facial deformity who goes to school for the first time. It's really inspiring and shows how kindness can change things.
Some popular 5th grade realistic fiction books include 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo. It's about a girl who befriends a dog and through that friendship, she starts to connect with the people in her new town. Another one is 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson. It tells the story of two children who create an imaginary land together, but also deals with themes of friendship and loss.
One great 5th grade realistic fiction book is 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo. It tells the story of a girl and her dog, and the friendships she forms. Another is 'Ramona Quimby, Age 8' by Beverly Cleary which shows the everyday adventures of a young girl. Also, 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate is wonderful. It's about a gorilla in a mall and his journey towards a better life.
Some 6th grade realistic fiction books worth reading are 'Out of My Mind' by Sharon M. Draper. The main character, Melody, has cerebral palsy but has a brilliant mind and wants to be treated like a normal kid. Then there's 'Stargirl' by Jerry Spinelli. Stargirl is a unique girl who stands out in her high school, and the book shows how she deals with being different. 'Bridge to Terabithia' is also a classic. It's about two friends who create an imaginary world together, and it also deals with themes of loss and friendship.
One great 7th grade realistic fiction book is 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. It tells the story of a boy with a facial deformity who enters mainstream school for the first time. Another is 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton, which deals with the lives of two groups of teenagers from different social classes. 'Stargirl' by Jerry Spinelli is also popular, about a unique girl who changes the way people think at her school.