Most Popular Book Series For 5th Graders

[Rosamunda Froats]

Asa school librarian, I will forever love my fourth-grade students. This is the age when I begin to see huge leaps in my kids. They are becoming fluent and proficient readers. They begin venturing out of their comfort zones and are more willing to accept a book recommendation from friends, teachers, and me (the school librarian!)

Most importantly, though, they are becoming more mature. That means they are finally ready for some more meaty middle-grade novels, and I love watching their excitement as they experiment with these phenomenal books.

There is something truly special about books for 4th graders. Now that they can read middle-grade novels, they will find plots that are more thought-provoking, complex, suspenseful, and fun. The novels they seek out offer such great springboards for discussion! Kids begin to analyze how they may relate to the characters in the stories they read, and they start to think about their own responses or behaviors if they ever find themselves in situations similar to those in the book.

Reading series can build momentum, and it also builds confidence. When readers are familiar with characters and settings, it not only helps them with comprehension as they begin to predict patterns and plot structure, but also with stamina and focus. Kids love this element of predictability.

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The Vanderbeeker family has lived in a Harlem brownstone on 141st Street forever. When their reclusive landlord tells them they have mere days to move out as their lease will not be renewed, the siblings take matters into their own hands. The five Vanderbeeker kids act quickly, coming up with one crazy antic after another. They will stop at nothing to convince their landlord just how special their family is and why they need to remain in their home. Will the Vanderbeekers be forced to leave nonetheless? Though set in the present day, these wonderful novels have an old-fashioned, throwback feel, featuring authentic characters and heartfelt storylines. This series is a gem, and they are on my list of favorite books for tween girls!

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This addicting book series is all about fast-paced adventures through real historical events. The books always feature a young person trying to survive historically important events like Pearl Harbor or Pompeii. Children love experiencing these events from this viewpoint.

This old-school favorite has been turned into a graphic novel series that kids STILL enjoy. These stories are about a group of friends in a tight-knit community who love learning, laughing, and enjoying time spent together.

Each of these books features two creatures pit against one another. The kids learn facts about each and come to their own conclusions about which animal would win in an epic battle. The story concludes with the battle and the results!

A brother and sister find themselves taken to new lands and on new adventures with a storybook given to them by their grandmother. In their first story, they must find the ingredients for a wishing spell to escape the Fairy Tale world.

This hilarious series is for kids with a fun sense of humor. The books are about two pranksters who start off as rivals but eventually learn to work together. The kids will enjoy reading about their fun pranks.

Kids will enjoy reading about a mad scientist who creates crazy hybrids out of some of the most dangerous animal species on earth. Picture a crocodile-dinosaur-bird killer creature and all the havoc it will bring to the land.

Fifth grade is the perfect age to begin reading book series. Kids are getting into different genres and like to learn more about characters they fall in love with. Here is a list of 25 book series for fifth graders that will have them begging for more.

When Marty finds a sweet little beagle behind his home, he falls in love. He quickly realizes that the dog belongs to Judd Travelers, who are nothing but trouble. Marty makes it his mission to adopt Shiloh, despite the trouble he could get into. This is one of those 5th grade books that tugs at the heartstrings.

This classic book series revolves around the adventures of children that wander through a wardrobe into the land of Narnia. Many of their quests involve Aslan, the great lion. Kids have and will love these books for ages.

Sam is tired of living in his tiny apartment, so he explores the world. Along the way, he learns to live off the land. These fun adventures take kids on quite the journey as they read. Kids at a 5th grader age level will be inspired!

Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance are all part of the Benedict Society, where they solve worldwide mysteries using their unique abilities. This involves puzzle-solving, incredible athleticism, and fierce defiance.

Another wonderful book series by John Flanagan, this story follows the adventures of Will, who has always wanted to be a knight. Instead of being chosen as a knight, he becomes an apprentice and learns much more than he ever anticipated.

From the writer of The Hunger Games comes another amazing book series. This one is about a subterranean world with talking rats, bats, and insects. The survival of this mysterious world falls in the hands of a boy named Gregor. These fiction chapter books for 5th graders will be a hit.

When Thomas wakes up with no memory of his past, he and the other boys around him are on a mission to figure out what has happened to them. The series of the Maze Runner is one that will keep readers on their toes. These are good chapter books for 5th graders because they keep them on the edge of their seat.

In Quill, 13-year-olds are sorted into three categories: wanted, unwanted, and necessary. When Alex is chosen as unwanted, he discovers a magical parallel world where his seemingly useless abilities are actually cherished.

Middle school is tough, and Rafe is just trying to survive. Things are finally settling and seeming bearable until he spots his grandmother standing in line at the local soup kitchen. How will he ever survive?

This adventurous book series follows children who go after Mr. Murray after he has been captured by the Dark Thing. Their travels take them to Camazotz to rescue him. These unforgettable characters and stories are cherished by all generations.

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

13 hours and 17 minutes

I read this book back when I was a school librarian and have been a fan ever since. We listened to the whole 13+ hour audiobook in the car and my two older girls both LOVED it. As soon as we finished, Ella checked out the rest of the series and listened to them in a week (oh, to have that much listening time. . . ). The book begins with a strange ad in the newspaper asking super smart children to apply and when four children pass the test put before them. Now their job is to go on a secret mission at a mysterious school called the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, and puzzles, tests, and riddles will be everywhere they turn. The television series on Disney+ is also REALLY great.

The Green Ember by S.D. Smith

7 hours and 55 minutes

This series takes a fun spin on a fantastical story with lead characters Heather and Picket rabbit. They make their way through a land filled with kingdoms, tyrants, and ultimately prove that good conquers evil in the end. This is the first book in a great series!

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg

3 hours and 45 minutes

This was a middle grade audiobook we listened to a few years ago and I was just completely overwhelmed by how GOOD this story about siblings that run away from home and live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art is. This woman is a master writer.

Chronicles of Narnia: Complete Audio Collection by C.S. Lewis

33 hours and 45 minutes

During World War II, four siblings are sent to the countryside of London where they are to be kept safe from the war. One of the children finds a wardrobe that has the ability to transport them to a completely different world called Narnia. This series is full of excitement and adventure and has been beloved for generations.

Tuesdays at the Castle series by Jessica Day George

6 hours and 21 minutes

My girls are OBSESSED with this series. We listened to the first one in the car and now both of my older girls have listened to the rest of the series on their own.

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

5 hours and 43 minutes

This might be one of my top five all-time favorite books. When Ella read it without me, it just about killed me and then I had to go back and read it aloud to all my girls.

I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives by Martin Ganda

8 hours and 51 minutes

This is a fantastic non-fiction story of two international pen pals that start as a school project and become life long friends. I included this one on the 2018 Summer Reading Guide.

Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm

3 hours and 47 minutes

I only know Holm from the Babymouse series, so it was fun to read this historical fiction novel about a girl sent to live with distant relatives during the Great Depression and sets off with her cousins to find buried treasure. This book is funny, sweet, and not too long. Definitely a winner.

How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

3 hours and 30 minutes

Ella listened to this whole series and loved every second of it. My sister has three boys and they are obsessed with it too. There are 13 books in the series and these stories of Vikings and dragons are fast paced and delightful.

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