Can you recommend some grade 3 realistic fiction books?
The book 'The One and Only Ivan' is also a wonderful choice. It's based on a true story. Ivan is a gorilla living in a shopping mall. It's a story about his life in captivity, his dreams, and his friendship with other animals. It makes kids think about how animals should be treated and has a great message about hope and kindness.
Another good one is 'Because of Winn - Dixie'. The main character, Opal, befriends a dog named Winn - Dixie and through their adventures, she meets various people in her new town. It shows how friendship can change a person's life and help them connect with others. It also deals with themes like loneliness and family in a relatable way for third - graders.
Can you recommend some 'realistic fiction 2nd grade books'?
One great 'realistic fiction 2nd grade book' is 'Ramona the Pest'. It tells the story of a little girl named Ramona who is full of energy and gets into all sorts of everyday adventures. Another is 'Junie B. Jones' series. Junie B. is a very funny and relatable character for second graders. The stories are about her experiences in school and with her friends.
Can you recommend some Scholastic Grade 4 Realistic Fiction books?
Sure. 'The Magic Tree House' series can be considered. Although it has some elements of adventure, it also has a lot of realistic aspects. The two siblings, Jack and Annie, go on adventures but they also have to deal with normal kid things like getting permission from their parents. 'Dear Mr. Henshaw' is another excellent one. It's about a boy who writes letters to his favorite author and through those letters, we see his life, his problems at school, and his family situation.
Can you recommend some 4th grade realistic fiction books?
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.
Can you recommend some 8th grade realistic fiction books?
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.
Can you recommend some realistic fiction 4th grade books?
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.
Can you recommend some 5th grade realistic fiction books?
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.
Can you recommend some middle grade realistic fiction books?
One great book is 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo. It tells the story of a young girl and her dog, and how their friendship helps her make new friends and deal with her mother's absence. Another is 'The One and Only Ivan' which is about a gorilla in a mall and his journey towards a better life. And 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio is also very popular, which focuses on a boy with facial differences.
Can you recommend some fourth grade realistic fiction books?
The book 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate is also excellent. It's based on a true story of a gorilla in a shopping mall. The story shows Ivan's life in captivity and his dreams, which is both heart - warming and thought - provoking for fourth - grade readers.
Can you recommend some fifth grade realistic fiction books?
Another good one is 'Ramona Quimby, Age 8' by Beverly Cleary. Ramona is a very relatable character for fifth - graders as she deals with school, family, and friends in a humorous and real - life way. It shows her growing up and facing different challenges in a normal suburban life.
Can you recommend some realistic fiction 7th grade books?
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.