Good Books for Fourth Graders

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  The Phantom Tollbooth

  by Norton Juster

  Milo embarks on a fantastic journey through the Lands Beyond in his toy tollbooth. A witty and imaginative adventure that playfully explores language, numbers, and the joy of learning.

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  The Princess in Black

  by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, LeUyen Pham

  A prim princess has a secret superhero identity—and monster-fighting skills. A perfect blend of adventure, humor, and girl power.

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  Yasmin the Explorer

  by Saadia Faruqi, Hatem Aly

  Yasmin is a curious and creative Pakistani American girl who loves to solve everyday problems. A joyful and inclusive series for early readers.

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  Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!

  by Grace Lin

  Twin sisters Ling and Ting may look alike, but they have their own unique personalities. A charming, easy reader with humor and heart.

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  Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds

  by David A. Adler

  Cam Jansen uses her photographic memory to solve mysteries. This long-running series offers light suspense with a clever twist.

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  The Boxcar Children

  by Gertrude Chandler Warner

  Four orphaned siblings create a home in an abandoned boxcar and solve mysteries together. This heartwarming tale has captivated young readers for generations.

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  Little Bear

  by Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak

  This classic early reader captures sweet, timeless stories between a bear cub and his mother. Endearing and gentle from start to finish.

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  The Chicken Squad

  by Doreen Cronin, Kevin Cornell

  Four chicks take on wild backyard mysteries with hilarious results. A clever and silly mystery series for younger readers.

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  Nate the Great

  by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

  With his trench coat and pancake obsession, Nate solves everyday mysteries in this kid-friendly detective series. Simple text and classic charm.

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  Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea

  by Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard

  Elderly Mr. Putter adopts a charming old cat named Tabby, and the two become inseparable. Quiet, cozy humor and strong vocabulary.