Bob By Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead, Illustrated by Nicholas Gannon

Why has ten-year-old Livy forgotten almost everything about her last visit to her grandmother’s house? And why is there a small green creature in a chicken suit hiding in the upstairs closet? Mysteries abound as Livy and the creature - Bob - try to discover where Bob came from, why Livy has forgotten him, and how to get him home.

The Changelings By Christina Soontornvat

Izzy loves fairy tales and longs for magic, until her little sister Hen is lured away by mysterious music - and vanishes! Izzy goes in pursuit and lands in the world of Faerie, which is stranger and more dangerous than she ever imagined. Can Izzy and her new Changeling friends rescue Hen from the evil queen Morvanna?

The Creature of the Pines (Unicorn Rescue Society #1) By Adam Gidwitz, Illustrated by Hatem Aly

On his first day at a new school, Elliot discovers that his strange teacher Professor Fauna is part of a secret organization called the Unicorn Rescue Society, sworn to protect the world’s mythical creatures. Can Elliot and his new friend Uchenna help the Professor rescue a mysterious Jersey Devil from the evil billionaire Schmoke brothers?

Frazzled: Everyday Disasters and Impending Doom By Booki Vivat

If anybody has a reason to be frazzled, it’s Abbie Wu. She’s starting middle school, her family doesn’t get her, and how can she pick an elective if she doesn’t even have a “thing” that she’s good at? And worst of all, sixth graders are forbidden from eating any of the good food in the cafeteria! Hey, somebody should do something about that…

Front Desk By Kelly Yang

Mia Tang works the front desk at the motel that her parents manage. Recent immigrants from China, the Tangs are happy to have the job, but discouraged by the cruelty of Mr. Yao, the dishonest motel owner. Mia and her family face their difficulties with determination, creativity, and kindness, even as illegal

2019 RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 – 5

How to Swallow a Pig: Step-by-Step Advice from the Animal Kingdom. By Steve Jenkins & Robin Page

Did you ever want to know how to swallow a pig? Just ask a python! In fact, there’s a lot we can learn from our animal friends. With amazing illustrations and clear, how-to text, this book offers a wealth of information for non-fiction animal enthusiasts.

The Lemonade War

By Jacqueline Davies

Evan is upset when he learns that his younger sister Jessie is skipping a grade and will be in his fourth-grade class in the fall. Now he is even more determined to beat her in the Lemonade War, a competition to see which sibling can earn more money by the end of summer. Beat the summer heat with this refreshing read!

Lucky Luna By Diana López

Fifth grader Luna has plenty of primas, but one cousin, Claudia, is a real problem. She is always getting Luna into trouble - and now she’s transferring to Luna’s school! But when the girls are confronted with bullies, will blood be thicker than water?

Mez’s Magic (The Lost Rainforest #1)By Eliot Schrefer

The rainforest of Caldera has always been strictly divided between the animals that walk by day and the ones that walk by night, but panther cub Mez discovers that because she was born under an eclipse, she has the power to move by both day and night. Could that power be the key to saving the forest from the evil Ant Queen?

NewsPrints By Ru Xu

Blue has a pretty good life as a newsboy, selling papers and living with a misfit family of orphans. Except, Blue’s not really a boy, and if anyone finds out, she’s in big trouble! Meanwhile, her city is at war, her new friends are keeping dangerous secrets, and a powerful weapon is missing. If you like Amulet, try this adventurous graphic novel!

The Parker Inheritance By Varian Johnson When Candice finds a letter about a lost treasure in her late grandmother’s attic, she enlists Brandon, the boy next door, to help solve the mystery. But what they uncover is a complicated story involving both the past and the present, and a long history of racism and injustice.

Pelé: The King of Soccer By Eddy Simon, Illustrated by Vincent Brascaglia This graphic novel biography tells the story of Pelé, a poor boy from Brazil who beat the odds and grew up to become the world’s most widely celebrated soccer player.

Power Forward (Zayd Saleem, Chasing A Dream #1)By Hena Khan, Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport Fourth-grader Zayd is determined to be a basketball star, despite being the shortest kid in class and having a family that thinks playing the violin is more important than sports. But when he skips orchestra rehearsals for basketball practice, his tryouts for the Gold Team may be in jeopardy. Can Zayd convince his parents to let him follow his passion?

Property of the Rebel Librarian By Allison Varnes June Harper is shocked when her parents start a campaign against “inappropriate” books at her school, resulting in the removal of not only most of the books in the library, but also the librarian. What is June willing to risk to make sure her fellow students have free choice in what they read?

The Real McCoys By Matthew Swanson, Illustrated by Robbi Behr

In this illustrated novel, spunky fourth-grader Moxie McCoy and her quiet little brother Milton are on the case to figure out who stole the school’s mascot. As opposite as can be, will these two siblings be able to work together to find the culprit and save the day?

Robots & Drones: Past Present and Future (Science Comics) By Mairghread Scott, Illustrated by Jacob Chabot Robots are everywhere! But did you know that they’ve been around for thousands of years? Learn how robots have developed, what they can do, and how they work in this fun graphic non-fiction book. You may even end up wanting to build your own robot!

Sal & Gabi Break the Universe By Carlos Hernandez Student council president Gabi is determined to prove that Salvador Vidón is the one who put a chicken in her friend’s locker. But what her investigation uncovers is much weirder: Sal actually has the power to open portals into other universes! Which is cool, but also something that you probably can’t do without creating a little trouble.. or possibly a lot.

Spy Camp (Spy School #2) By Stuart Gibbs After finishing his first year at the CIA Academy of Espionage, 12-year-old Ben Ripley is off to summer camp. But the life of a spy-in-training is never easy, and Ben soon finds himself mixed up in a wacky adventure, on the run from assassins and evil organizations with talented (and pretty!) fellow spy-in-training Erica.

Ugly Cat & Pablo By Isabel Quintero, Illustrated by Tom Knight Well-dressed mouse Pablo and his unlikely best friend, Ugly Cat, spend their days causing trouble and looking for food. When a plot to obtain a paleta from a girl in the park backfires, can Ugly Cat and neighbor dog Big Mike save Pablo from becoming dinner for a snake?

The Witch Boy By Molly Knox Ostertag Girls are witches, and boys are shapeshifters - that’s just the way it is! But Aster is drawn to spells, not shifting, and with the support of a non-magic girl named Charlie he practices witchery in hiding. When a crisis threatens their community, Aster knows he can help, but it would mean revealing his secret.