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Lawrence Kid Picks: 5th Grade Reading List

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Here is a list of great titles for fifth graders! Mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, sports, graphic novels... there's a little bit of everything on this list!

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22 items

22 items

The Crossover

The Crossover

by Alexander, Kwame

Book - 2014

This book is dripping with style and swagger! If you love basketball and an amazing rhyme, this book is for you! Won the Newbery Medal in 2015. This book is dripping with style and swagger! If you love basketball and an amazing rhyme, this book is for you! Won the Newbery Medal in 2015. Show less

This book is dripping with style and swagger! If you love basketball and an amazing rhyme, this book is for you! Won the Newbery Medal in 2015. This book is dripping with style and swagger! If you love basketball and an amazing rhyme, this book is for you! Won the Newbery Medal in 2015. Show less

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One Crazy Summer

One Crazy Summer

by Williams-Garcia, Rita

Book - 2010

Delphine, Vonnetta and Fern are shipped off to 1968 Oakland, CA to visit the mother they barely know, Cecile. Instead of visiting Disneyland, they head to...Show more Delphine, Vonnetta and Fern are shipped off to 1968 Oakland, CA to visit the mother they barely know, Cecile. Instead of visiting Disneyland, they head to a day camp run by Black Panthers. The sisters are introduced to the passionate politics of the day while trying to get to know their mysterious mother, who chose writing poetry over motherhood. The sisters learn about empowerment, poetry and their country in this amazing adventure in the turbulent 60s! Show less

Delphine, Vonnetta and Fern are shipped off to 1968 Oakland, CA to visit the mother they barely know, Cecile. Instead of visiting Disneyland, they head to...Show more Delphine, Vonnetta and Fern are shipped off to 1968 Oakland, CA to visit the mother they barely know, Cecile. Instead of visiting Disneyland, they head to a day camp run by Black Panthers. The sisters are introduced to the passionate politics of the day while trying to get to know their mysterious mother, who chose writing poetry over motherhood. The sisters learn about empowerment, poetry and their country in this amazing adventure in the turbulent 60s! Show less

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The Boy Who Dared

The Boy Who Dared

by Bartoletti, Susan Campbell

Book - 2008

What do you do when you find out the truth in a country controlled by lies? What if telling the truth could cost you your life? Helmuth Hubener, a member ...Show more What do you do when you find out the truth in a country controlled by lies? What if telling the truth could cost you your life? Helmuth Hubener, a member of the Hitler Youth, learns about what is really happening during WWII by listening to the BBC over a contraband radio. His story is told from a jail cell and is based on a true story. Show less

What do you do when you find out the truth in a country controlled by lies? What if telling the truth could cost you your life? Helmuth Hubener, a member ...Show more What do you do when you find out the truth in a country controlled by lies? What if telling the truth could cost you your life? Helmuth Hubener, a member of the Hitler Youth, learns about what is really happening during WWII by listening to the BBC over a contraband radio. His story is told from a jail cell and is based on a true story. Show less

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The London Eye Mystery

The London Eye Mystery

by Dowd, Siobhan

Book - 2007

Salim goes up in the London Eye ferris wheel ... and never comes back down! Follow Ted and Kat as they test their hypotheses about where Salim could be in this mind-boggling mystery! Salim goes up in the London Eye ferris wheel ... and never comes back down! Follow Ted and Kat as they test their hypotheses about where Salim could be in this mind-boggling mystery! Show less

Salim goes up in the London Eye ferris wheel ... and never comes back down! Follow Ted and Kat as they test their hypotheses about where Salim could be in this mind-boggling mystery! Salim goes up in the London Eye ferris wheel ... and never comes back down! Follow Ted and Kat as they test their hypotheses about where Salim could be in this mind-boggling mystery! Show less

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Ghost

Ghost

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2016

Ghost can run. Fast. One day he challenges the fastest runner on the track team and earns himself a place on it. Being part of this team is about more tha...Show more Ghost can run. Fast. One day he challenges the fastest runner on the track team and earns himself a place on it. Being part of this team is about more than just being fast as they all learn that each team member has something that they're running from or for. An amazing, quick read that fans of The Crossover will love. Show less

Ghost can run. Fast. One day he challenges the fastest runner on the track team and earns himself a place on it. Being part of this team is about more tha...Show more Ghost can run. Fast. One day he challenges the fastest runner on the track team and earns himself a place on it. Being part of this team is about more than just being fast as they all learn that each team member has something that they're running from or for. An amazing, quick read that fans of The Crossover will love. Show less

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The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

by Kelly, Jacqueline

Book - 2011

Calpurnia lives in 1899, a time when girls are expected to make lace and learn to keep house. Calpurnia would rather contemplate the creatures in the yard...Show more Calpurnia lives in 1899, a time when girls are expected to make lace and learn to keep house. Calpurnia would rather contemplate the creatures in the yard than learn how to be a proper lady. Her cantankerous grandfather takes Calpurnia under his wing to explore the inner workings of the natural world, while her mother tries to pull her back within the expectations society. Show less

Calpurnia lives in 1899, a time when girls are expected to make lace and learn to keep house. Calpurnia would rather contemplate the creatures in the yard...Show more Calpurnia lives in 1899, a time when girls are expected to make lace and learn to keep house. Calpurnia would rather contemplate the creatures in the yard than learn how to be a proper lady. Her cantankerous grandfather takes Calpurnia under his wing to explore the inner workings of the natural world, while her mother tries to pull her back within the expectations society. Show less

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Lost in the Sun

Lost in the Sun

by Graff, Lisa

Book - 2015

A horrible accident leaves Trent full of regret. Will Trent be able to move beyond a moment in 5th grade? A horrible accident leaves Trent full of regret. Will Trent be able to move beyond a moment in 5th grade? Show less

A horrible accident leaves Trent full of regret. Will Trent be able to move beyond a moment in 5th grade? A horrible accident leaves Trent full of regret. Will Trent be able to move beyond a moment in 5th grade? Show less

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Holes

Holes

by Sachar, Louis

Book - 1998

Holes is a hilarious talltale about Stanley Yelnats... a boy with very bad luck. He catches a stinky shoe, landing him in a juvenile detention center for ...Show more Holes is a hilarious talltale about Stanley Yelnats... a boy with very bad luck. He catches a stinky shoe, landing him in a juvenile detention center for stealing! He digs one 5ft x 5ft hole in the blazing sun every day. While Stanley digs we learn about his ancestor who brought the curse on the Yelnats and about Kissin' Kate Barlow, the outlaw who buried treasure in the land where Stanley digs. Show less

Holes is a hilarious talltale about Stanley Yelnats... a boy with very bad luck. He catches a stinky shoe, landing him in a juvenile detention center for ...Show more Holes is a hilarious talltale about Stanley Yelnats... a boy with very bad luck. He catches a stinky shoe, landing him in a juvenile detention center for stealing! He digs one 5ft x 5ft hole in the blazing sun every day. While Stanley digs we learn about his ancestor who brought the curse on the Yelnats and about Kissin' Kate Barlow, the outlaw who buried treasure in the land where Stanley digs. Show less

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Bomb

Bomb

The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon

by Sheinkin, Steve

Book - 2012

Bomb reads like a thriller! The lives of brilliant scientists, Soviet spies and world leaders all intertwine as the true story of the creation of the atomic bomb unfolds. Bomb reads like a thriller! The lives of brilliant scientists, Soviet spies and world leaders all intertwine as the true story of the creation of the atomic bomb unfolds. Show less

Bomb reads like a thriller! The lives of brilliant scientists, Soviet spies and world leaders all intertwine as the true story of the creation of the atomic bomb unfolds. Bomb reads like a thriller! The lives of brilliant scientists, Soviet spies and world leaders all intertwine as the true story of the creation of the atomic bomb unfolds. Show less

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The True Meaning of Smekday

The True Meaning of Smekday

by Rex, Adam

Book - 2007

Gratuity "Tip" Tucci is writing an essay about the "true meaning of Smekday" for a contest. To talk about Smekday, first you've got to...Show more Gratuity "Tip" Tucci is writing an essay about the "true meaning of Smekday" for a contest. To talk about Smekday, first you've got to talk about the alien invasion. Then the second alien invasion. Then it gets a little more complicated. If you like hovercars, smart heroines and aliens that talk funny, you'll love this one! Show less

Gratuity "Tip" Tucci is writing an essay about the "true meaning of Smekday" for a contest. To talk about Smekday, first you've got to...Show more Gratuity "Tip" Tucci is writing an essay about the "true meaning of Smekday" for a contest. To talk about Smekday, first you've got to talk about the alien invasion. Then the second alien invasion. Then it gets a little more complicated. If you like hovercars, smart heroines and aliens that talk funny, you'll love this one! Show less

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The False Prince

The False Prince

by Nielsen, Jennifer A.

Unknown - 2013

Sage is a clever orphan who is recruited with three other boys by Conner. All the boys are being groomed to pass as the long-lost prince. Horrible secrets are revealed and our narrator, the orphan Sage, has a few up his sleeve as well! Sage is a clever orphan who is recruited with three other boys by Conner. All the boys are being groomed to pass as the long-lost prince. Horrible secrets are revealed and our narrator, the orphan Sage, has a few up his sleeve as well! Show less

Sage is a clever orphan who is recruited with three other boys by Conner. All the boys are being groomed to pass as the long-lost prince. Horrible secrets are revealed and our narrator, the orphan Sage, has a few up his sleeve as well! Sage is a clever orphan who is recruited with three other boys by Conner. All the boys are being groomed to pass as the long-lost prince. Horrible secrets are revealed and our narrator, the orphan Sage, has a few up his sleeve as well! Show less

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Inside Out & Back Again

Inside Out & Back Again

by Lại, Thanhhà

Book - 2011

During the Vietnam War Ha immigrates to Alabama after the fall of Saigon. She leaves behind her closely knit family, busy markets and all that she knows. ...Show more During the Vietnam War Ha immigrates to Alabama after the fall of Saigon. She leaves behind her closely knit family, busy markets and all that she knows. The people of Alabama seem cold and the food seems dull. She tells her tale of change, dreams and healing in verse. Show less

During the Vietnam War Ha immigrates to Alabama after the fall of Saigon. She leaves behind her closely knit family, busy markets and all that she knows. ...Show more During the Vietnam War Ha immigrates to Alabama after the fall of Saigon. She leaves behind her closely knit family, busy markets and all that she knows. The people of Alabama seem cold and the food seems dull. She tells her tale of change, dreams and healing in verse. Show less

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Cardboard

Cardboard

by TenNapel, Doug

Graphic Novel - 2012

Cam’s father barely has a dollar for his son’s birthday present. He wanders into a strange shop and the mysterious shop keeper sells him a cardboard box....Show more Cam’s father barely has a dollar for his son’s birthday present. He wanders into a strange shop and the mysterious shop keeper sells him a cardboard box. A boxer is made out of the cardboard material… and it comes to life! Cam is ecstatic about his amazing gift, but soon a bully finds out about his magical present. If the cardboard falls into the wrong hands who knows could come to life! Show less

Cam’s father barely has a dollar for his son’s birthday present. He wanders into a strange shop and the mysterious shop keeper sells him a cardboard box....Show more Cam’s father barely has a dollar for his son’s birthday present. He wanders into a strange shop and the mysterious shop keeper sells him a cardboard box. A boxer is made out of the cardboard material… and it comes to life! Cam is ecstatic about his amazing gift, but soon a bully finds out about his magical present. If the cardboard falls into the wrong hands who knows could come to life! Show less

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Roller Girl

Roller Girl

by Jamieson, Victoria

Graphic Novel - 2015

Astrid goes to the roller derby one night and falls in love! She sees a poster for derby camp and signs up. But her best friend signs up for dance camp in...Show more Astrid goes to the roller derby one night and falls in love! She sees a poster for derby camp and signs up. But her best friend signs up for dance camp instead. Astrid learns a lot about friendship, perseverance and the artsy, cool world of roller derby in this amazing graphic novel! Show less

Astrid goes to the roller derby one night and falls in love! She sees a poster for derby camp and signs up. But her best friend signs up for dance camp in...Show more Astrid goes to the roller derby one night and falls in love! She sees a poster for derby camp and signs up. But her best friend signs up for dance camp instead. Astrid learns a lot about friendship, perseverance and the artsy, cool world of roller derby in this amazing graphic novel! Show less

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The Westing Game

The Westing Game

by Raskin, Ellen

Book - 2003

If you like the game of Clue, you'll love this intricate "whodunit" mystery! If you like the game of Clue, you'll love this intricate "whodunit" mystery! Show less

If you like the game of Clue, you'll love this intricate "whodunit" mystery! If you like the game of Clue, you'll love this intricate "whodunit" mystery! Show less

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Greenglass House

Greenglass House

by Milford, Kate

Book - 2014

One by one strange guests file into Greenglass House. It's winter, usually the hotel's off season. What has brought all these strange people together? Eac...Show more One by one strange guests file into Greenglass House. It's winter, usually the hotel's off season. What has brought all these strange people together? Each guest tells a story at night, revealing piece after piece of a very strange puzzle that Milo is slowly putting together. Show less

One by one strange guests file into Greenglass House. It's winter, usually the hotel's off season. What has brought all these strange people together? Eac...Show more One by one strange guests file into Greenglass House. It's winter, usually the hotel's off season. What has brought all these strange people together? Each guest tells a story at night, revealing piece after piece of a very strange puzzle that Milo is slowly putting together. Show less

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When You Reach Me

When You Reach Me

by Stead, Rebecca

Book - 2009

Miranda starts finding notes from the future. And her best friend, Sal, starts ignoring her after he's punched by a stranger. Mysterious events slowly start to make sense in this mind-bending story. Miranda starts finding notes from the future. And her best friend, Sal, starts ignoring her after he's punched by a stranger. Mysterious events slowly start to make sense in this mind-bending story. Show less

Miranda starts finding notes from the future. And her best friend, Sal, starts ignoring her after he's punched by a stranger. Mysterious events slowly start to make sense in this mind-bending story. Miranda starts finding notes from the future. And her best friend, Sal, starts ignoring her after he's punched by a stranger. Mysterious events slowly start to make sense in this mind-bending story. Show less

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Wonder

Wonder

by Palacio, R. J.

Book - 2012

"I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse." We meet August "Auggie" as he's about to enter pub...Show more "I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse." We meet August "Auggie" as he's about to enter public school after years of homeschooling. We witness his first year trying to fit in from Auggie's perspective, then his sister and others. A moving story about friendship and the power of kindness. Show less

"I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse." We meet August "Auggie" as he's about to enter pub...Show more "I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse." We meet August "Auggie" as he's about to enter public school after years of homeschooling. We witness his first year trying to fit in from Auggie's perspective, then his sister and others. A moving story about friendship and the power of kindness. Show less

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Rain Reign

Rain Reign

by Martin, Ann M.

Book - 2014

Rose loves homonyms, prime numbers, rules and her dog, Rain (whose name is a homonym!). Her many quirks put her at odds with her teachers, other students and even her single father. When her dog is lost, Rose's love of rules is tested to its limit. Rose loves homonyms, prime numbers, rules and her dog, Rain (whose name is a homonym!). Her many quirks put her at odds with her teachers, other students and even her single father. When her dog is lost, Rose's love of rules is tested to its limit. Show less

Rose loves homonyms, prime numbers, rules and her dog, Rain (whose name is a homonym!). Her many quirks put her at odds with her teachers, other students and even her single father. When her dog is lost, Rose's love of rules is tested to its limit. Rose loves homonyms, prime numbers, rules and her dog, Rain (whose name is a homonym!). Her many quirks put her at odds with her teachers, other students and even her single father. When her dog is lost, Rose's love of rules is tested to its limit. Show less

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Princess Academy

Princess Academy

by Hale, Shannon

Book - 2005

Miri lives in a mountain village and lives a simple life. Suddenly alll of this changes when it is divined that the future princess will come from her vil...Show more Miri lives in a mountain village and lives a simple life. Suddenly alll of this changes when it is divined that the future princess will come from her village. All the teenage girls are pulled from their homes and must go to an academy to be trained to become a princess. After a year's time, the prince will come and choose his bride. But smart and spirited Miri doesn't know if she even wants to be a princess... Show less

Miri lives in a mountain village and lives a simple life. Suddenly alll of this changes when it is divined that the future princess will come from her vil...Show more Miri lives in a mountain village and lives a simple life. Suddenly alll of this changes when it is divined that the future princess will come from her village. All the teenage girls are pulled from their homes and must go to an academy to be trained to become a princess. After a year's time, the prince will come and choose his bride. But smart and spirited Miri doesn't know if she even wants to be a princess... Show less

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Stargirl

Stargirl

by Spinelli, Jerry

Book - 2000

Stargirl was mysterious and strangely original. Leo Borlock was under her spell after one smile. First Stargirl's uniqueness is loved then rejected by the school. What will happen to Stargirl if she conforms to what everyone else wants her to be? Stargirl was mysterious and strangely original. Leo Borlock was under her spell after one smile. First Stargirl's uniqueness is loved then rejected by the school. What will happen to Stargirl if she conforms to what everyone else wants her to be? Show less

Stargirl was mysterious and strangely original. Leo Borlock was under her spell after one smile. First Stargirl's uniqueness is loved then rejected by the school. What will happen to Stargirl if she conforms to what everyone else wants her to be? Stargirl was mysterious and strangely original. Leo Borlock was under her spell after one smile. First Stargirl's uniqueness is loved then rejected by the school. What will happen to Stargirl if she conforms to what everyone else wants her to be? Show less

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Ella Enchanted

Ella Enchanted

by Levine, Gail Carson

Book - 1997

Ella receives the "gift" of obedience at birth. Is Ella stuck following the orders of others for the rest of her life or can she take charge of her destiny? Ella receives the "gift" of obedience at birth. Is Ella stuck following the orders of others for the rest of her life or can she take charge of her destiny? Show less

Ella receives the "gift" of obedience at birth. Is Ella stuck following the orders of others for the rest of her life or can she take charge of her destiny? Ella receives the "gift" of obedience at birth. Is Ella stuck following the orders of others for the rest of her life or can she take charge of her destiny? Show less

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