Does anybody have recommendation for a good book for a 5th grader?

Question

Hello, I asked this question to find out a good book that I should read over the summer and that I can make a good project for school. Does anybody have any recommendation for a good book that I might want to read? So far, I have read some good books like "Flipped" by Wenelin Van Draanen, and I have read some other books by him, and also I have read the Harry Potter series and the SEries of the Unfortunate Events, yes, ALL of them so please don't recommend that to me. I would like to read some single books, not series but sequels are okay as long as it only has one to two sequels.
Please help me pick a terrific book, quick, because I am going to buy books today. Thank you so much!
-Twisted

And by the way, I do not really like classics, they seem incredibly tedious, but thank you all for all of the recommendations, I will try to get to them and read them later, when I'm older and more mature and better to read classics.

Answer 1

"The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis is a good choice. I grew up reading these and they were a lot of fun.

Other book recommendations include:

*"The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett
*"Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery (or any book in the "Anne" series.
*"Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
*"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain

Answer 2

Try the Alex Rider books by Anthony Horowitz as well as his Power of Five series (which you'll love if you liked Harry Potter). You might also like the two young James Bond novels by Charlie Higson and the Cherub series by Robert Muchamore, which both have a child spy theme.

'Journey in the River Sea' and 'The Star of Kazan' by Eva Ibbotson are also great reads as is the Artemis Fowl books by Eoin Colfer. The series I've recommended are all good enough to read as one-offs but you can also go back and read more adventures of those characters if you liked them.

And if you're into real life issues, check out any of Jacqueline Wilson's books. I'd also highly recommend anything by Roald Dahl. You sound like an advanced reader for your age and may think Dahl is a bit young for you but he's not to be missed. I'm twenty-five and still love to re-read my tattered copy of 'Matilda' when I'm in the mood!

Answer 3

You've got a lot of great suggestions here already. I would like to second the following: Holes, by Sachar, Touching Spirit Bear, by Ben Mikaelson, The Alex Rider series, start with Stormbreaker, by Anthony Horowitz.

I would like to add for humor: Harris & Me, by Gary Paulsen
For historical fiction/adventure: The Witch of Blackbird Pond, Speare, and the two book saga, Beyond the Western Sea, by Avi.
Happy reading.

Answer 4

Tuck Everlasting, the author escapes me at the moment.
Anne of Green Gables, L.M. Montgomery (it has lots of sequels but you don't need to read them, each book tells a complete story in and of itself)
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle.
Actually anything by Madeline L'Engle is FABULOUS
Judy Blume is another great author.
Really the best thing to do is go to the store and hang out for awhile reading the backs of books and browsing. The best book you ever read could be hiding on the shelf between two really awful ones.

Answer 5

Vision Quest by Terry Davis:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385732740/sr=8-1/qid=1153931723/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-9511905-7549715?ie=UTF8

Answer 6

Hi there. I'm the author of a new medieval fantasy book that you might like. The title is THE BLACKGLOOM BOUNTY. It's 445 pages of action, adventure, magic, mystery and mayhem. If you like Conan, LOTR or Harry Potter type books, this may be one you'll enjoy.

Good luck, whatever you decide to read!

Jon F. Baxley (Author, Editor, Ghostwriter and Proofreader)

THE SCYTHIAN STONE (eBook only)
THE BLACKGLOOM BOUNTY (eBook and hard cover)
THE REGENTS OF RHUM (coming fall '07)

Major Media Reviews:

Publishers Weekly

STARRED Review. A fast pace, sly humor, amusing dialogue and a richly researched background lift Baxley's fantasy, the first of a new series set in medieval Britain. When Merlin's long-ago apprentice Kruzurk Makshare (aka the Boozer) receives a dreamlike visitation from the legendary mage, he learns he must destroy another former apprentice, the villainous Seed of Cerberus. To do so will require a visit to the demon-guarded Blackgloom Keep. Enter young Daynin McKinnon, who discovers a curious rune-covered headstone, which may be the fabled Blackgloom Bounty, and brings it to Kruz's attention. Kruz believes it will provide entry into the fortress, while Daynin hopes the sale of the stone will restore his family's fortunes. The colorful cast of good guys and ne'er-do-wells includes the Pictish ghost of Brude McAlpin liberated from his tomb, assorted pursuing Caledonians and a bemused Prior Bede, whose monastery serves as a hiding place for the Blackgloom Bounty. Suitable for fantasy enthusiasts of all ages.

Library Journal
"This series opener...is a good choice for fans of epic-style sagas and Scottish history."

Harriet Klausner, Amazon's #1 Ranked Reviewer!
"This terrific medieval fantasy...will elate readers for its fast-paced, action-thrilled story line starring a strong cast."

Nancy McCulloch, PRWEB Article, March 20, 2006
"Two thumbs up for a colorful cast of characters, nonstop, rapid-fire action and compelling storyline!"

Fantasybookspot.com Review by Tyler, Febuary 2006
"Taking place in Medieval Scotland, this tale of magic, adventure and love really captured my attention..."

Answer 7

S.E. Hinton has some great books for a 5th grader:

The Outsiders
Tex
That Was Then, This is Now

There are movies that have been made for each of these as well - kind of fun to read a book , then watch the movie!

Answer 8

If you are a girl (sorry, I can't tell!), then you are the perfect age for "Are you there God? It's Me, Margaret" by Judy Blume. My daughter particularly liked this book, which she read last year when she was in 5th grade. If you're a boy, or otherwise not interested in this one, Blume has written many other excellent books for people your age, too; "Then Again, Maybe I Won't", for example, is a story about a 12-year-old boy. Whichever you choose, all of her books are quite readable and interesting. Happy reading!

Answer 9

I loved the book "Tuck Everlasting" when I was younger. It was about a family who drinks from the fountain of young and didn't know it. It tells of how hard it is to live on forever when all of the people that you know and love aren't there for you anymore, and how you can't tell people your secret because they will try to enprison you. It sounds like a lot, but it was a great book, and yes, I bought the movie when it came out a few years ago.

Answer 10

I would recommend anything by Garth Nix, but especially Sabriel or the Keys to the Kingdom series (I know you said you didn't want a series recommendation, but it's really good). You might also consider the Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper.