2025 Best Books from Grade 5 Students in MSAD 72 by Carolyn Nichols

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carolynnichols — 2025-05-07 12:43:03 UTC

THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins

2025-05-30 12:48:36 UTC

Fighting off hunger and trying to stay alive, join Katniss Everdeen in her struggle to battle in THE HUNGER GAMES. When Katniss is chosen to fight to the death in a public arena she will have to find food, dodge other tributes and stay alive. Can Katniss survive the arena and come home unscathed? MM

PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan

2025-05-30 12:51:52 UTC

DO YOU WANT TO FIGHT ALONGSIDE A HALF-BLOOD? READ THIS BOOK. THE LIGHTNING THIEF was such a good book. It was super exciting. I could not stop reading it. I was left on the edge of my seat when i was reading it. Read this book because it is super good. KJK

MARK OF THE DRAGONFLY by Jaleigh Johnson

2025-05-30 12:51:54 UTC

Do you like adventures? Do you like a bite of mystery?

Then you should read MARK OF THE DRAGONFLY.

A mysterious little girl shows up and has a tattoo of a dragonfly, which means that she is part of the dragonfly territory. The main character, Piper, wants to take the little girl back to her home, but it is a very dangerous journey, too.

Does Piper manage to bring the little girl home? Read the book and find out. CJL

THE WAR THAT SAVED MY LIFE by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

2025-05-30 12:53:57 UTC

Imagine never being able to go to school, go outside, or even walk, all because of your foot. Or so you think. THE WAR THAT SAVED MY LIFE is about a girl named Ada. She has a twisted foot, and her mother is so mean to her she won't let her do anything that I mentioned above. Ada's younger brother, Jamie, is the favorite. It is world war two, and Jamie and his school are evacuating, but Ada's mother won't let Ada go. Ada does the only thing she can do to get away from the bombing-leave without telling her mom with Jamie. Will they find a home? Will they be safe? Remember, after you're done with this book, continue Ada's story in the next book in the series!! You'd better read the book quick-Ada's waiting!

-ARG

GIRL'S BEST FRIEND by Leslie Margolis

2025-05-30 12:54:55 UTC

This book is about a girl named Maggie who walks dogs, solves mysteries, and fights off the enemies.

S.A.N.

WOLF HOLLOW by Lauren Wolk

2025-05-30 12:57:19 UTC

Have you ever experienced being bullied by mean girls? Well Annabelle McBride has. She's been bullied by this mean girl Betty Glengarry. She bullies Annabelle by hitting her with sticks and threatens her that she's going to hurt her little brothers, James and Henry. Annabelle meets this man named Toby. He has come back from the war. Everybody judges Toby by his looks but not Annabelle who thinks Toby is nice, but Betty hates Toby so she blames things on him. Read this book to find out what else happens c.e.s

PAX by Sara Pennypacker

2025-05-30 13:01:33 UTC

FRIENDSHIP, SADNESS , and RISK

How would you feel if your dad was going to war and you couldn't take care of your pet fox? Well this is what poor Peter has to go through.He has to let his pet go into the wild. Peter cracks and goes to find Pax. Peter meets a lady named Vola she is nice and let's say she helps him with an injury. Pax is a trained fox so he just stays still and almost starves. I'm done telling you little spoilers. Go read PAX for yourself. You WILL love it. Thanks for reading.

C.J.G.

THE LAND OF STORIES by Chris Colfer

2025-05-30 13:02:32 UTC

If you like to read a book that has all the fairy tales that you could dream of, then read THE LAND OF STORIES. It has a lot of mysterious things and a lot of happy things, too. The two main characters are Alex and Conner. They are about to turn 12 when their grandma gives them the Land Of Stories book and they find out it's magical. Then they jump into it and they are into a different world and they get stuck in there. So they try to find the Wishing Spell. You have to read it.

A.L.D.

BROTHERBAND: THE INVADERS by John Flanagan

2025-05-30 13:02:42 UTC

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an outcast Viking and half English, your mother a slave and then all of a sudden become famous? Hall, the main character in this book has a mother who was a slave. He was an outcast, constantly being bullied. He made friends with a boy about his age by saving him from drowning and then through a brotherband contest he became famous for the rest of his life (mind you some other stuff happens in between).

As the book says "outcast for a minute heroes for life" John Flanagan. S.H.

MY ONLY LIGHTING by LAUREN Wolk

2025-05-30 13:02:43 UTC

If you liked WOLF HOLLOW then you will like MY ONLY LIGHTNING. When Annabelle gets struck by lighting she sees, hears and tastes everything differently, but when her little brother's dog goes missing EVERYTHING changes c.e.s.

WINGS OF FIRE GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES by Tui T. Sutherland

2025-05-30 13:04:03 UTC

FEAR, RISK, LOYALTY, BETRAYAL, AND FRIENDSHIP..

Welcome to the Land of Pyrrhia where dragons roam and feast upon scavengers (humans), fruit, and animals, where everything is peaceful until war broke out. Three Skywing princesses battle against each other: Blaze, Burn, and Blister. After their mother died by what is believed to be a scavenger without any of the daughters challenging her, they are left with a determination to be queen. Then the Dragonets of Peace come in, a prophecy to stop the war, planned by Nightwings, believed to be capable of of mind-reading and invisibility. The war went on for ages, the dragonets oblivious to the fact that they were going to go on to multiple adventures of teamwork and possibly some crushes being formed. This story includes lots of plot twists and adrenaline. You'll never know what's around the corner, or in this case, around the page.

-HTS/TEC!1!1!!

LAND OF STORIES: THE WISHING SPELL by Chris Colfer

2025-05-30 13:04:12 UTC

Do you like adventure? Do you like my mysteries? THE WISHING SPELL is about Connor and Alex. They are twins. They accidentally fall into a book and have to figure out how to get out. They need to collect some items to get out of the Land of Stories. It is a very dangerous and exciting journey. Alex gets to meet a lot of fairytale people that she likes like Cinderella, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty. They learned that they have gone into that world at a bad time though the evil queen has just escaped and is on the loose. They may be in big danger. Read the book to find out what happens. CJL

A TALE DARK AND GRIMM by Adam Gidwitz

2025-05-30 13:04:57 UTC

Are you bored from all the plain, boring books? Do you like scary, grim books? Then this one is for you. Follow Hansel and Gretel through challenging obstacles and hard times running from their parents! When running from their parents they had to make some challenging sacrifices including cutting off their finger. You might be wondering why they ran away from their parents. You will have to read it. VS

THE ICKABOG by JK Rowling

2025-05-30 13:04:59 UTC

The Ickabog is about a monster. Or, that is what the king tells the town. He says there is a monster they need money to protect, so the town gives them lots of money in the taxes. But, the king has been lying to them. He uses the money for himdelf, and tricks the town people over and over. Is there a Ickabog? Or is it just a lie, as the king claims? I don't now, but you'd better find out soon!

-ARG

THE MAZE RUNNER by James Dashner

2025-05-30 13:08:45 UTC

IMAGINE YOU got dropped IN A BIG FELD. to later find out that it is a big maze. Well that's what Thomas has to go through. Come on this journey with Thomas and help him get out of this maze.

L R

WARRIOR CATS

2025-05-30 13:09:47 UTC

Are you looking for a book with adventures and fighting and partnership, betrayal, love pain and ruthlessness. Go and find this book as soon as you can. It's filled with adventure and everything you could think of. You'll feel what it's like to be free in the wild as you read Warriors. MBL

THE CHRISTMAS PIG by J.K. Rowling

2025-05-30 13:10:12 UTC

Jack's favorite stuffed pig is lost on the motorway. His toy comes alive and brings him to the land of the lost. Jack is on a quest to find and save DP. He journeys through the different towns and dodges the Loser at every turn. Can Jack and the Christmas Pig find Jack's toy and escape the land of the lost before Christmas eve is over? MM

THE MADDIE DIARIES By Maddie Ziegler

2025-05-30 13:10:25 UTC

Do you like reading about the lives of actresses? And learning secrets you never knew they kept? This book shows what was going on with Maddie Ziegler while she was on Dance Moms and auditioning for other shows too. It talks about her life as a dancer who is very experienced and favorited by her dance teacher. It also talks about her school life, her home life, her acting life and her relationship with her family. It also has notes written in by Sia, one of Maddie's closest friends. Maddie was featured in a few of Sia's music videos, the most popular one being chandelier. The book has many illustrations hand drawn by Maddie. It mentions her hobbies, favorite activities and sports she does. She shares things that happened behind the scenes in the show dance moms and things that went wrong that the producers fixed during competitions. Turns out there were many mistakes Maddie made during dances that Abby Lee Miller did not care about. It also explains her relationship with the girls and the moms. This book is for fans of dancing or fans of behind the scene secrets.

E.A.

CRENSHAW by Katherine Applegate

2025-05-30 13:11:42 UTC

CRENSHAW is happy, sad and funny. It's about a kid named Jackson and he has an imaginary friend, but he dosen't believe in him even though Crenshaw is there to help him through bad times and this is one of them. Jackson and his family have to move back into their minivan. Read more to find out what happens next.

S.A.N.

THINGS NOT SEEN by Andrew Clements

2025-05-30 13:19:08 UTC

Have you ever felt invisible?

Well, Bobby Philips has. He's just going about his life, when one morning he wakes up and he's invisible. Like, gone. Like, when he picks up a spoon, it looks like a floating spoon. Cool, right? Well, not for long. Think about it! When Bobby meats a blind girl named Alicia, their friendship grows stronger while trying to figure out what could've happened to Bobby. Does he get visible again? Also when you're done reading it, continue his adventure with the next two books in the series. Don't turn invisible!

-ARG

THE NEW GIRL by Cassandra Calin

2025-05-30 14:29:25 UTC

Lia and her family are from Romania and she left behind all of her friends, but when she makes new friends some drama happens! I won't spoil all of it -- just wait to read it! A.B.B.A.

WHAT'S MICHAEL? by Makoto Kobayashi

paquleo — 2025-05-30 14:30:29 UTC

Imagine being a cat, If you can't though then read this book. This book is about a cat named Michael. Michael is a cat that has a wild imagination and he HATES bath time. So if you like cats read WHAT'S MICHAEL?!

SUNNY SIDE UP by Jennifer L. Holm

2025-05-30 14:34:56 UTC

Sunny Lewin has been sent to Florida to stay with her grandfather for the summer. At first she thought Florida would be fun. It is the home of Disney World, after all. But the place where Gramps lives is full of old people. A.B.B.A.

THE WITCHES Roald Dahl

2025-05-30 14:38:25 UTC

I like this fairy tale because witches always wear silly black hats ... but this is NOT a fairy-tale. This is about real witches!!!

DORK DIARIES: DRAMA QUEEN by Rachel Renée Russell

seeljas — 2025-05-30 14:38:55 UTC

Have you ever wanted to have a good drama queen book that has too much drama? Well then the book DORK DIARIES: DRAMA QUEEN is the perfect book for you. Let me tell you this book is awesome. Trust me. You will see that this girl goes though someone's diaries. You know what I'm not going to spoil the book, but I hope you enjoy the book.

JLS

RIGHT BACK AT YOU by Carolyn Mackler

2025-05-30 14:38:58 UTC

In this book it is very interesting because it has two stories one. It is very cool because it has two people communicating from different decades-ZRM

SUNNY SWING IT

2025-05-30 14:39:05 UTC

Summers over and it's time for Sunny Lewin to enter the strange and unfriendly hallways of middle school. When her Gramps calls her from Florida to ask how she's doing, she always tells him shes fine. But the truth? Sunny is not having the be A.B.B.A

THE WITCHES by Roald Dahl

2025-05-30 14:40:00 UTC

THE WITCHES is a book that you would like if you like intence and exiting books. it is about a boy who had parents, but they died in a car crash. So he lives with his grandma and his grandma is a very good storyteller and her best stories are about witches and they are real!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

E.A.

PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE SEA OF MONSTERS By Rick Riordan

2025-05-30 14:42:08 UTC

Do you like adventures? What about mysteries and monsters? Well if you do this is the right book for you. It's all about a boy who goes to a camp for Demi-Gods, but out of nowhere something happens to the camp. Read it to find out what happens next.

K.W.!!!!!!!!!!

THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS by Peter Brown

2025-05-30 14:44:44 UTC

If you like THE WILD ROBOT book you should read this additional book. The robot was living with animals and she went on an adventure to keep the water from getting pollution. If you want to know what happens then read it and see what happens. CG

DOG MAN by Dav Pilkey

2025-05-30 14:46:33 UTC

DOG MAN is a dog who becomes a man, but is really annoying. He bugs the chief. The book is good.

S.O.

A HEROS GUIDE TO SAVING YOUR KINGDOM by Christopher Healy

2025-05-30 14:46:40 UTC

Do you like aventure? Then you'll love this book. It's really funny. it's kinda like all the fairy tales blended together, but changed.

PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE SEA OF MONSTERS by Rick Riordan

2025-05-30 14:47:41 UTC

Do you like scary mystery books? Then this you should read. It's about a 13 year old boy who goes on a dangerous mission to save his camp.There's trouble at Camp Half Blood. The magic borders have been poisoned. Percy and his friends have to save his camp and get the magic fleece that can heal anything, but there's a cyclops in the way. They try to fight it off. Will Percy get the magic fleece and save camp or will he die? Read to find out. N.A.N.

ALLERGIC by Megan Wagner Lloyd

2025-05-30 14:48:33 UTC

Imagine it's your tenth birthday and your parents are allowing you to get the doggy friend of your dreams, but just as you get to the shelter to meet your new dog you get hives all over you and start to have a allergic reaction. Well in this book that's what happens to a girl named Maggie. She's in fifth grade just like me! Throughout the book she struggles to try and find an alternative option for a pet. She tries to make new friends before middle school and tries to hang out with her parents as they are busy with her two brothers who are twins. Will she make new friends, fit in in her family, and find the pet of her dreams? Read this book to find out!

VPV

THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON by Kelly Barnhill

2025-05-30 14:52:21 UTC

if you like fantasy and mysteries then you should read the book THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON. it is about these people who travel around the world and they go and travel in the woods, but there's a lot of evil people. Will they ever make it out? Read the book to find out. M.S.

WARRIORS - INTO THE WILD by Erin Hunter

2025-06-02 12:35:17 UTC

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a cat living in the woods? Well Erin Hunter definitely has. INTO THE WILD is about a house cat named Rusty, who goes into the treacherous forest, and meets the cats who live there. Rusty agrees to join their "clan," as they call it, and take on their mysterious traditions. Will Rusty survive the wild, and maybe even become leader of his clan? Read WARRIORS: INTO THE WILD if you want to learn more.

A HANDFUL OF STARS by Cynthia Lord

2025-06-02 12:40:20 UTC

Do you like a little suspense? Do you want a heartwarming story? When Lilly is walking with her blind dog Lucky, he starts to run and is going towards the road when a girl named Salma opens a bag of chips and Lucky quickly changes direction when he hears. Lilly is determined to get money for a surgery so Lucky can see again, but she doesn't have the money so Salma helps raise money by selling bird houses, but when Salma gets into a pageant and starts to hang out with Lilly's old best friend Lilly starts to think she will lose her best friend. Will Salma stay with Lilly? Will Lilly get the money to get Lucky's sight back? -D.T.

THE FIRE WITHIN by Chris D'Lacey

2025-06-02 12:41:52 UTC

When David moves in with Liz and her 11-year-old daughter, Lucy, he discovers a collection of clay dragons that come to life. David's own special dragon inspires him to write his story, which involves the secrets behind a mystery. In order to solve the mystery and save his dragon, David must master the magic of the fire within, not only with his hands, but also with his heart. THE FIRE WITHIN is an awesome book about dragons and the last true dragon on earth D.S.

ALLERGIC by Megan Wagner Lloyd

2025-06-02 12:42:39 UTC

Imagine that you are allergic to a dog or puppy. Well you're in the right place because this book is about a girl on her birthday and she goes to a local shelter for a puppy and experiences an itchy feeling. Does she find the perfect pet? Find out mor in ALLERGIC. RD.

SMILE by Raina Telgemeier

2025-06-02 12:43:00 UTC

If you're someone who likes graphic novels with a lot of drama and a really big time lapse of years at a time, then this book might be for you. This is a true story about a 6th grader named Raina, who trips and nocks out her two front teeth! Then she has to have on and off braces, a retainer with fake teeth, and surgery through five years of her life. Her life at school has a lot of drama with boys, teachers, and even some of her best friends!! -AS

THE HUNGER GAMES SERIES by Suzanne Collins

2025-06-02 12:43:55 UTC

Have you ever wondered what a dystopian, futuristic world would look like? Well then, you have to read THE HUNGER GAMES! The first three are about a girl named Katniss who gets picked for a fight to the death. The fourth is an incredibly descriptive backstory! They are an amazing set of books that will get you turning pages within seconds! AM

THE CITY OF EMBER by Jeanne DuPrau

2025-06-02 12:44:43 UTC

Have you ever wondered how people live in a different world? Well in THE CITY OF EMBER Lina and Dune soon find out something shocking. One of the things they find out is that they're living in a different world where it's dark and there's not much food and the only light there are street lamps. There is no sun, no moon, and almost no happiness. Read THE CITY OF EMBER to find out the most shocking jaw dropping story. by AS

THE PIPER'S PROMISE by Leah Cypess

2025-06-02 12:46:17 UTC

Claire sets off to find the kids that the piper took while playing his pipe. So if you're into fantasy and mystery, then you will like this book . Yet this is hard for Claire, but she's still taking chances and helping others when she can although some things are hard to face. You will like this book if you like mystery and fantasy.

M.A.T.

BIG GAME by Stuart Gibbs

2025-06-02 12:46:42 UTC

Do you like mysteries? Then this might be the perfect book. This is a book about a twelve-year-old boy named Teddy Fitzroy. He tries to solve the mystery on what happened to

Rhonda rhino the pregnant female rhino and there is a bullet shot at Rhonda, but who did it? Read to find out!

TALES TO KEEP YOU UP AT NIGHT by Dan Poblocki

2025-06-02 12:46:46 UTC

Have you ever heard of a story so spine tingling that it makes you feel like something is touching your back? Well I have. If you like horror books, this book will be for you. I t is a bunch of short scary stories. One is about a floating head that comes out at night if you don't eat your green beans so always listen to your mom and eat your green beans.

TOM BRADY by Jason Glaser

2025-06-02 12:47:52 UTC

Do you like football? Tom Brady is the best football player. He played baseball when he was younger. In high school he started liking football. His favorite quarterback was Joe Montana. Brady made 32 complete passes against the Panthers setting a record, four completions in a Super Bowl. In 2010 Brady signed a new contract to stay with the Patriots through 2014. The deal was. Worth 72 million. It made Brady the highest paid player in the NFL at the time. WJD

MOUNTAIN DOG by Margarita Engle

2025-06-02 12:50:30 UTC

Have you ever wanted ADVENTURE? Then you have to read this book because it is filled with LIFE and the author Margarita Engle writes a lot of great books so you should definitely read her book. There is a kid that goes to his great uncle that he doesn't really know and then gets lost in the middle of the woods. Will he survive and be found? Read the book to find out.

CES

THE MISSING BOOK 2: SENT by Margaret Peterson Haddix

2025-06-02 12:51:12 UTC

Have you ever wanted to read a book about time travel? Well in the Missing book series there are two kids named Jonah and Katherine that help missing kids from history that got stolen from two guys named Gary and Hodge so they could sell them for profit. Jonah and Katherine bring them back to their time period so time doesn't collapse and destroy the universe. if you want to see want happens in this book and the ones after it, you're going to have to read the series yourself.

JPB

BAD BEST FRIEND by Rachel Vail

2025-06-02 12:52:38 UTC

Are you looking for some juicy drama and gossip? If you are this book is perfect for you. Niki Ames and her friend Ava are best friends they are in middle school. One day at gym class, they had to partner up but Ava choose someone else then her best friend. Will there friendship last? Will boys get in the way? Will Ava be a bad best friend? Are they going to make up? Read and you''ll find out. -TKC

LETTERS FROM RIFKA by Karen Hesse

2025-06-02 12:53:23 UTC

Like a book filled with history in a fun way? Well LETTERS FROM RIFKA is just that. LETTERS FROM RIFKA is about a Jewish immigrant family in war traveling to America. As Rifka is traveling Rifka is writing to her cousin. Rifka has to make lots of hard decisions like staying back. Well her family goes to America without her. Traveling by yourself is very tough, but Rifka powers through it. Will she or will she not make it to America? Read LETTERS FROM RIFKA to find out!

KQP

THE CHRONICLES OF PRYDAIN: THE BOOK OF THREE by Lloyd Alexander

2025-06-02 12:53:31 UTC

Do you want a book with action plotted in medieval time? This book could be for you although it can seem boring at times {from experience} when you actually try to read it. It's a great book. The main character is a boy named Taran who is an assistant pigs-keeper at a farm by the name Caer Dalben. When a pig named Hen Wen escapes her pen and he chases after her in the woods, he just can't seem to find her and he makes it his quest to find her when he encounters the horned king. Will he survive? Only one way to find out.

KRF

BRIAN'S HUNT by Gary Paulsen

2025-06-02 12:54:02 UTC

One book that you might have read or heard of is HATCHET by Gary Paulsen. Another book by Gary Paulsen is BRIAN'S HUNT. it has drama, funny memories and sad times. In the book Brian goes down a river during this time he finds a dog that belongs to his friend and and makes his way over to their camp to return the dog and finds a terrifying sight. To learn more read this book.

BCT

PRISONER B-3087 by Alan Gratz

2025-06-02 12:54:11 UTC

Do you wonder what would happen if you got taken from your parents and put in prison? In this book a kid named Jack did and he got separated from his family and he may or may not have survived and seen his family again. To find out yourself read this book to see if he survived and saw his family again.

DORK DIARIES: TALES FROM A NOT-SO-GLAM TV STAR by Rachel Renée Russell

2025-06-02 12:54:19 UTC

Have you ever wanted to be on a reality show? If so read DORK DIARIES. This story is about a teenage girl and her friends Chloe and Zoey and her crush Brandon and her psychotic little sister Brianna. Nicki and her friends make a band for a talent show and while she was filling out a form for the band name she put " Actually i'm not really sure yet" and they thought that's what they wanted their band name to be. Read more to find out some juicy gossip and other fun things. LS

THE SERPENT'S SHADOW by Rick Riordan

2025-06-02 12:54:37 UTC

Do you like fighting and chaos? Read this book. It's when Sadie and Carter go into the duel to fight the giant snake. Will they survive? N.S.P

ODDER by Katherine Applegate

2025-06-02 12:54:51 UTC

Odder spends most of the time off the coast of central California. She's always practicing her underwater flips and skills, but one day when she comes face-to-face with a great white shark her life takes a dramatic turn.

You will have to read this book to find out more .

This book is inspired by a true story of a Monterey Bay aquarium program that pairs orphan otter pups with other otter mothers.

A L

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE by J.K. Rowling

2025-06-02 12:57:40 UTC

Ever wanted to be famous and a wizard and have two super loyal friends? Well Harry Potter is just the right book for you. Go along with Harry and see the wizarding world HOGWARTS school of witchcraft and wizardry. Go with Harry and find out how he finds the sorcerer's stone.

R.J

GOOSEBUMPS: LIVING DUMMY COLLECTION by R.L. Stine

2025-06-02 13:01:27 UTC

If you're a fan of horror come check out GOOSEBUMPS. This one is personally my favorite because it takes you through three stories about the living dummy Slappy who walks and talks, not like a dummy. Watch as one dummy ruins not just one story, but three. I highly recommend this book for reading. good luck and don't get goosebumps.

-JKL

STICK DOG by Tom Watson

2025-06-02 13:01:41 UTC

Do you love dogs? Do you have really bad drawings? Do you love really good stories? Then you should read STICK DOG. They also have another series called STICK CAT which I think it's really good. They may have really bad drawings, but they are really good stories.

R.L.S