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Books for level 9 readers
Usually 4th grade. 55 to 85 words on a page, sentences up to about 32 words long.
Peabody's level 9 stories, free to read now
- A Day on the Space Station11 short pages · true
- Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom14 short pages · a classic
- Biscuit and Ask, Wait, Stroke14 short pages
- Bracken Keeps the Hill18 short pages
- Cinderella17 short pages · a classic
- Davy Crockett and the Frozen Sunrise13 short pages · a classic
- Dinosaurs Are Still Here10 short pages · true
- Dumpling Takes the Lead16 short pages
- Echo and Narcissus15 short pages · a classic
- Eight Arms12 short pages · true
- Goodbye, Waffles16 short pages
- Hansel and Gretel18 short pages · a classic
- John Henry15 short pages · a classic
- Mavis and the Greedy Mayor17 short pages
- Mowgli of the Jungle13 short pages · a classic
- Phaethon and the Sun Chariot15 short pages · a classic
- Puss in Boots16 short pages · a classic
- Rumpelstiltskin16 short pages · a classic
- Snow White23 short pages · a classic
- Snow White and Rose Red13 short pages · a classic
- Tam and the Wind-Up Tractor17 short pages
- The Boxcar Children20 short pages · a classic
- The Boy Who Drew Cats14 short pages · a classic
- The Brave Little Tailor15 short pages · a classic
- The Cat That Walked by Himself15 short pages · a classic
- The Elevator Plan16 short pages
- The Emperor's New Clothes15 short pages · a classic
- The First Steps12 short pages · true
- The Fisherman and His Wife16 short pages · a classic
- The Frog Prince17 short pages · a classic
- The Long Way Down17 short pages
- The Magic Paintbrush15 short pages · a classic
- The Monkey and the Crocodile14 short pages · a classic
- The Squeaky Gate17 short pages
- The Stamp of the North Wind17 short pages
- The Steadfast Tin Soldier18 short pages · a classic
- The Time Machine13 short pages · a classic
- Treasure Island13 short pages · a classic
- Vikings Did Not Wear Horns9 short pages · true
- Water Uphill16 short pages
- Why Do We Have Seasons?9 short pages · true
- Why Is the Ocean Salty?10 short pages · true
From Peabody's kids' book lists
Top 25 books for a 4th grader
- Wonder by R. J. Palacio · ages 8-12. August Pullman, who was born with a facial difference, starts fifth grade at school. Told by several voices, with a clear lesson about kindness that does not feel preachy. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Holes by Louis Sachar · ages 9-13. Stanley Yelnats is sent to a juvenile camp in the Texas desert where boys dig holes all day. Three timelines weave together with a curse and a buried secret. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson · ages 9-12. Jess and new neighbor Leslie invent a secret kingdom in the woods. A Newbery winner about friendship, creativity and loss. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Hatchet by Gary Paulsen · ages 10-13. After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian survives alone in the Canadian wilderness for 54 days with only a hatchet. Short, tense, a Newbery Honor book. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Number the Stars by Lois Lowry · ages 9-12. A ten-year-old Danish girl helps hide her Jewish friend from the Nazis in 1943. A short Newbery winner and an easy way into World War II fiction. Bookshop.org · Amazon
Books for third and fourth grade readers
- Charlotte's Web by E. B. White · ages 6-10. The standard third-grade novel. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume · ages 8-11. Peter has to put up with his little brother, Fudge. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo · ages 7-11. A girl and a stray dog. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary · ages 7-10. Ramona starts third grade. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Stuart Little by E. B. White · ages 6-10. A mouse born to a human family. Bookshop.org · Amazon
Top 20 book series for 4th graders
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan · ages 9-13. Five books of a boy demigod in the modern world. Follow with Heroes of Olympus. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling · ages 8-13. Seven books; the first two are suitable for age 8, while the later ones are darker. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland · ages 8-12. Dragon tribes at war across more than twenty books and graphic novels. Start with The Dragonet Prophecy. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Warriors by Erin Hunter · ages 9-13. Wild cats in competing clans. Start with Into the Wild; the series has dozens of books. Bookshop.org · Amazon
- Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi · ages 8-13. Emily moves into a strange house after her father's death and finds a stone that talks. A graphic novel series with nine books. Bookshop.org · Amazon
Series at this age
- Dog Man by Dav Pilkey, ages 7+: 15 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey, ages 7+: 5 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey, ages 6–10: 20 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland, drawn by Mike Holmes, ages 8–12: 9 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, ages 8–12: 21 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi, ages 8–12: 9 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey, ages 6–10: 12 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Bone by Jeff Smith, ages 8–12: 9 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier, drawn by Douglas Holgate, ages 8–12: 10 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- InvestiGators by John Patrick Green, ages 7–10: 9 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels by Ann M. Martin (adapted by Raina Telgemeier and other artists), ages 8–12: 20 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Hilo by Judd Winick, ages 8–12: 12 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Narwhal and Jelly by Ben Clanton, ages 6–9: 10 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson, ages 8–12: 24 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce, ages 8–12: 8 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, ages 7–10: 20 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Pizza and Taco by Stephen Shaskan, ages 5–8: 11 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma, ages 6–12: 16 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Chi's Sweet Home by Konami Kanata, ages 8–12: 12 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Bunny vs Monkey by Jamie Smart, ages 8–12: 12 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- CatStronauts by Drew Brockington, ages 6–10: 8 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke, ages 8–12: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Hilda by Luke Pearson, ages 7–11: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Lunch Lady by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, ages 7–10: 10 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Click by Kayla Miller, ages 8–12: 7 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Cleopatra in Space by Mike Maihack, ages 8–12: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- 5 Worlds by Mark Siegel and Alexis Siegel; art by Xanthe Bouma, Matt Rockefeller and Boya Sun, ages 8–12: 5 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne, adapted by Jenny Laird, art by Kelly and Nichole Matthews, ages 6–9: 8 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Smile, Sisters and Guts by Raina Telgemeier, ages 8–12: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Sunny by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, ages 8–12: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, ages 9–13: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke, ages 9–13: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Lightfall by Tim Probert, ages 8–12: 4 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Squish by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, ages 7–10: 8 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Owly by Andy Runton, ages 5–8: 5 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Bird & Squirrel by James Burks, ages 7–10: 7 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Max Meow by John Gallagher, ages 7–10: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Agent Moose by Mo O'Hara and Jess Bradley, ages 6–9: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell (with co-writers), ages 9–12: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O'Neill, ages 7–11: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Sanity & Tallulah by Molly Brooks, ages 8–12: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Stuntboy by Jason Reynolds and Raúl the Third, ages 8–12: 2 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Mr. Wolf's Class by Aron Nels Steinke, ages 7+: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Pea, Bee, & Jay by Brian "Smitty" Smith, ages 6–10: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
- Ham Helsing by Rich Moyer, ages 8–12: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.