4th Grade Summer Reading List
The following list was created to give students ideas for fun and enjoyable books to read throughout the summer. This list has books that fall into the Intermediate Reading level. Intermediate typically spans late 3rd grade through 5th grade.
Fiction
Among the Hiddenby Margaret Peterson Haddix
Imagine living your life in hiding – never going to school or meeting anyone! Luke has lived that way for his entire life because as a third child, he is outlawed by the Population Police. Now, at 12 years old, he realizes that there are other third “hidden” children and questions the law and his position.
The City of Emberby Jeanne DuPrau
Ember was a city built to be the last refuge of the human race. It was also intended to last for only 200 years. In the year 241, as the lights are flickering and supplies dwindling, Lina and Doon work together to save their city.
Fine Feathered Friendsby Jamila Gavin
A young boy spends a summer at his aunt and uncle's farm and learns the meaning of caring.
The Incredible Journeyby Sheila Burnford
Follow animal friends on a journey through the Canadian wilderness.
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
Claudia and her younger brother, Jamie, run away to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and find mystery and intrigue there.
Half Magicby Edward Eager
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you could make a wish and have it come true? Children discover a magic coin that grants them half a wish at a time. Half a wish can lead to come exciting and unexpected adventures!
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinsonby Bette Bao Lord
Shirley Temple Wong assimilates to American culture after her move from China in 1946.
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Keyby Jack Gantos
A funny story of a boy dealing with learning disabilities.
Rulesby Cynthia Lord
Twelve year old, Catherine, spends a lot of time caring for her younger brother, David. Although Catherine longs for a “normal” life, David’s autism provides a lot of challenges. Follow Catherine through a summer when two new friends enter her life and she questions what “normal” really looks like.
The Skirtby Gary Soto
A forgetful girl leaves behind a skirt she needs for a dance performance. How can she get it back before her parents realize she has lost something again?
The Westing Gameby Ellen Raskin
The will of Samuel W. Westing sends his heirs searching for his murderer.
Non-Fiction
The Hero Beowulfby Eric A. Kimmel
A Viking story of good against evil with monsters and heroes.
Get Cookingby Molly Katzen
Use some extra time over the summer trying out new recipes! This book provides 150 simple and delicious recipes.
The Great Fireby Jim Murphy
A photo-essay of the Great Fire of Chicago in1871.
The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe by Laurie Griffin Burns
Scientists try to find how a beekeeper lost the bees in all 400 of his hives and explore how our lives would change if bees continue to disappear.
The Magical Monkey King: Mischief in Heavenby Ji-li Jiang
Stories of a traditional Chinese character.
Pirate Diary: the Journal of Jake Carpenterby Richard Platt
A boy tries to be a sailor but ends up a pirate instead.