Best Books for Fifth Grade Readers

1.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) 4.47 avg rating — 11,063,504 ratings
2.
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) 4.31 avg rating — 3,336,400 ratings
3.
Holes (Holes, #1)
Holes (Holes, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 1,332,917 ratings
4.
Matilda
Matilda 4.33 avg rating — 1,072,697 ratings
5.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 3,058,895 ratings
6.
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) 4.35 avg rating — 9,593,813 ratings
7.
Number the Stars
Number the Stars 4.19 avg rating — 608,383 ratings
8.
The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1)
The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1) 4.29 avg rating — 919,831 ratings
9.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) 4.58 avg rating — 4,677,227 ratings
10.
Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)
Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) 4.35 avg rating — 4,011,358 ratings
11.
The BFG
The BFG 4.23 avg rating — 516,099 ratings
12.
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1)
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 419,272 ratings
13.
Savvy (Savvy, #1)
Savvy (Savvy, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 49,489 ratings
14.
The One and Only Ivan (The One and Only #1)
The One and Only Ivan (The One and Only #1) 4.27 avg rating — 204,856 ratings
15.
The Witches
The Witches 4.18 avg rating — 420,256 ratings
16.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2) 4.43 avg rating — 4,348,882 ratings
17.
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins 3.88 avg rating — 345,754 ratings
18.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4) 4.57 avg rating — 4,069,198 ratings
19.
11 Birthdays (Willow Falls, #1)
11 Birthdays (Willow Falls, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 33,210 ratings
20.
Rules
Rules 3.97 avg rating — 63,939 ratings
21.
Smile (Smile, #1)
Smile (Smile, #1) 4.23 avg rating — 301,063 ratings
22.
Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie 4.10 avg rating — 274,151 ratings
23.
The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)
The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5) 4.55 avg rating — 1,114,914 ratings
24.
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3)
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) 4.11 avg rating — 3,593,239 ratings
25.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) 4.50 avg rating — 3,690,805 ratings
26.
Esperanza Rising
Esperanza Rising 4.04 avg rating — 111,355 ratings
27.
Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1)
Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1) 3.79 avg rating — 439,402 ratings
28.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 4.39 avg rating — 118,744 ratings
29.
The Name of This Book Is Secret (Secret, #1)
The Name of This Book Is Secret (Secret, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 56,672 ratings
30.
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1)
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1) 3.96 avg rating — 1,901,503 ratings
31.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (Fudge, #1)
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (Fudge, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 141,626 ratings
32.
Because of Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt, #1)
Because of Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt, #1)
by: Rob Buyea
4.35 avg rating — 45,217 ratings
33.
Scumble (Savvy, #2)
Scumble (Savvy, #2) 4.03 avg rating — 13,691 ratings
34.
The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth 4.20 avg rating — 301,792 ratings
35.
Walk Two Moons
Walk Two Moons really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 172,172 ratings
36.
The Field Guide (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #1)
The Field Guide (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 92,671 ratings
37.
Brian's Winter (Brian's Saga, #3)
Brian's Winter (Brian's Saga, #3) 4.05 avg rating — 34,231 ratings
38.
The Girl Who Could Fly (Piper McCloud, #1)
The Girl Who Could Fly (Piper McCloud, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 17,207 ratings
39.
The Thief Lord
The Thief Lord 3.99 avg rating — 101,418 ratings
40.
Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)
Into the Wild (Warriors, #1) 4.32 avg rating — 116,786 ratings
41.
Where the Red Fern Grows
Where the Red Fern Grows 4.12 avg rating — 433,085 ratings
42.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7) 4.62 avg rating — 4,009,221 ratings
43.
White Fang
White Fang 4.03 avg rating — 201,597 ratings
44.
Harry Potter Series Box Set (Harry Potter, #1-7)
Harry Potter Series Box Set (Harry Potter, #1-7) 4.73 avg rating — 299,533 ratings
45.
Stargirl (Stargirl, #1)
Stargirl (Stargirl, #1) 3.77 avg rating — 334,130 ratings
46.
A Little Princess
A Little Princess 4.23 avg rating — 320,502 ratings
47.
Fever 1793
Fever 1793 3.93 avg rating — 131,290 ratings
48.
Coraline
Coraline 4.13 avg rating — 760,498 ratings
49.
One for the Murphys
One for the Murphys 4.33 avg rating — 33,304 ratings
50.
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1)
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 559,190 ratings
51.
Inkspell (Inkworld, #2)
Inkspell (Inkworld, #2) 3.95 avg rating — 133,567 ratings
52.
Missing May
Missing May 3.80 avg rating — 13,220 ratings
53.
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1)
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 1,594,188 ratings
54.
Peter Pan
Peter Pan 4.03 avg rating — 366,941 ratings
55.
Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism (Molly Moon, #1)
Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism (Molly Moon, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 24,324 ratings
56.
Touch Blue
Touch Blue 3.87 avg rating — 7,781 ratings
57.
A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray
A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray 4.22 avg rating — 16,124 ratings
58.
The Seeing Stone (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #2)
The Seeing Stone (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #2) 3.93 avg rating — 47,653 ratings
59.
Lucinda's Secret and The Ironwood Tree (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #3-4)
Lucinda's Secret and The Ironwood Tree (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #3-4) 4.09 avg rating — 636 ratings
60.
The Wrath of Mulgarath (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #5)
The Wrath of Mulgarath (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #5) 3.98 avg rating — 41,881 ratings
61.
The Secret Queen (The Empyrical Tales, #3)
The Secret Queen (The Empyrical Tales, #3) 4.43 avg rating — 28 ratings
62.
Stormbreaker (Alex Rider, #1)
Stormbreaker (Alex Rider, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 107,129 ratings
63.
The Fire Within (The Last Dragon Chronicles, #1)
The Fire Within (The Last Dragon Chronicles, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 32,227 ratings
64.
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride 4.27 avg rating — 936,529 ratings
65.
Peter and the Shadow Thieves (Peter and the Starcatchers, #2)
Peter and the Shadow Thieves (Peter and the Starcatchers, #2) 4.17 avg rating — 36,317 ratings
65.
The Hobbit, Part One
The Hobbit, Part One 4.31 avg rating — 380,982 ratings
67.
The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6)
The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) 4.05 avg rating — 588,238 ratings
68.
The Westing Game
The Westing Game 3.99 avg rating — 230,227 ratings
69.
Molly Moon Stops the World (Molly Moon, #2)
Molly Moon Stops the World (Molly Moon, #2) 3.96 avg rating — 8,892 ratings
70.
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden 4.16 avg rating — 1,262,974 ratings
71.
Bud, Not Buddy
Bud, Not Buddy 3.97 avg rating — 114,067 ratings
72.
The Fourth Apprentice (Warriors: Omen of the Stars, #1)
The Fourth Apprentice (Warriors: Omen of the Stars, #1) 4.31 avg rating — 20,193 ratings
73.
The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, #1)
The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, #1) 4.26 avg rating — 155,507 ratings
74.
Minno
Minno 3.95 avg rating — 62 ratings
75.
The Hotel Between
The Hotel Between 3.90 avg rating — 848 ratings
76.
Frindle
Frindle 3.85 avg rating — 123,732 ratings
77.
The Lost Queen (The Empyrical Tales, #2)
The Lost Queen (The Empyrical Tales, #2) 4.61 avg rating — 31 ratings
78.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, #1)
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, #1) 3.92 avg rating — 1,336,792 ratings
79.
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom (The League of Princes, #1)
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom (The League of Princes, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 12,184 ratings
80.
Tuck Everlasting
Tuck Everlasting 3.91 avg rating — 289,637 ratings
81.
Left Behind (Left Behind, #1)
Left Behind (Left Behind, #1) 3.86 avg rating — 243,925 ratings
82.
Love, Stargirl (Stargirl, #2)
Love, Stargirl (Stargirl, #2) 3.82 avg rating — 43,824 ratings
82.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
by: Grace Lin
4.32 avg rating — 53,138 ratings
84.
Wonder (Wonder, #1)
Wonder (Wonder, #1) 4.36 avg rating — 1,169,832 ratings
85.
Redwall (Redwall, #1)
Redwall (Redwall, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 126,669 ratings
86.
George's Marvellous Medicine
George's Marvellous Medicine 4.02 avg rating — 97,730 ratings
87.
Keys to the Demon Prison (Fablehaven, #5)
Keys to the Demon Prison (Fablehaven, #5) 4.46 avg rating — 87,625 ratings
88.
Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1)
Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1) 4.32 avg rating — 1,079,788 ratings
89.
Inkdeath (Inkworld, #3)
Inkdeath (Inkworld, #3) 3.98 avg rating — 92,472 ratings
90.
Inkheart (Inkworld, #1)
Inkheart (Inkworld, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 438,714 ratings
91.
Scat
Scat 3.96 avg rating — 21,418 ratings
92.
Zuto: The Adventures of a Computer Virus
Zuto: The Adventures of a Computer Virus 4.28 avg rating — 32 ratings
92.
BIG and Small in the Mirror: (Children’s book about Bullying/Friendship/Inclusion/Self- Esteem/Self-Image, Ages 7 10)
BIG and Small in the Mirror: (Children’s book about Bullying/Friendship/Inclusion/Self- Esteem/Self-Image, Ages 7 10) 4.52 avg rating — 40 ratings
94.
The Fourth Queen (The Empyrical Tales, #1)
The Fourth Queen (The Empyrical Tales, #1) 4.36 avg rating — 45 ratings
95.
Humanitarians, Visionaries, Heroes, and You
Humanitarians, Visionaries, Heroes, and You 4.56 avg rating — 25 ratings
95.
Legends of the Lost Causes (Legends of the Lost Causes, #1)
Legends of the Lost Causes (Legends of the Lost Causes, #1) 4.27 avg rating — 184 ratings
95.
A Problematic Paradox
A Problematic Paradox 4.12 avg rating — 396 ratings
95.
The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, #2)
The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, #2) 4.43 avg rating — 74,045 ratings
99.
The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1)
The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1) 4.20 avg rating — 171,871 ratings
99.
Pax (Pax, #1)
Pax (Pax, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 62,754 ratings
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