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If you take a look at your child\u2019s fourth grade required reading list, you might see a few titles that you <\/em>read back when you were a kid\u2026 we think it\u2019s time for an upgrade.

While we love many of the classics, it\u2019s important for kids to connect with stories that feel relevant to the world they\u2019re living in today. Growing readers<\/a> can discover new voices, dive into invigorating storylines, and relate to fresh characters with Literati\u2019s top 10 books of 2020 for fourth graders!<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Okay Witch<\/h3>\n \n

by Emma Steinkellner<\/p>\n \n

\n Middle school means a lot of changes for everybody\u2014but for Moth Hush, it means discovering her wild magical powers and uncovering a dark secret at the heart of her hometown\u2019s history. In the face of all that change, it\u2019s not easy to be a top-notch witch! Sometimes, it\u2019s okay to just be okay. \r\n

\r\nEmma Steinkellner brings us a lovable protagonist in Moth, a budding young witch. Your magic-loving fourth-grader will adore this illustrated tale about finding family and your inner self.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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A Wolf Called Wander<\/h3>\n \n

By Rosanne Parry<\/p>\n \n

\n When rival wolves attack home, Swift is separated from his pack. Will he survive the journey to his new home? Watch your young reader become engrossed with a story of courage that perfectly captures the wonder of nature. Fact-seekers will be very happy here, too: A Wolf Called Wander<\/i> is based on a true story and includes information and maps of the real wolf\u2019s journey!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Odd Gods<\/h3>\n \n

by David Slavin<\/p>\n \n

\n You may have heard of Zeus, the all-powerful king of Olympus: but what about Mathena, Germes, Puneus, and \u2026 Gaseous? In this wacky twist on Greek mythology, we follow Oddonis, son of Zeus. Will he be able to beat his beloved brother Adonis for class president?\r\n

\r\nEqual parts educational and silly, Odd Gods<\/i> takes school drama to the next level. As your fourth grader builds their understanding of wordplay and metaphor, they\u2019ll love reading about middle-grade deities with pint-sized powers.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Ungifted<\/h3>\n \n

by Gordon Korman<\/p>\n \n

\n Donovan Curtis has just pulled the biggest prank of his middle school career. This time, he\u2019s certain he\u2019s gone way too far. But thanks to an administrative mix-up, he\u2019s not punished. Instead, he\u2019s sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special school for gifted students. Full of robot fights, middle school dances, and risky experiments, Ungifted<\/i> entertains from start to finish\u2014while teaching that everyone has their own gifts to share.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Out of My Mind<\/h3>\n \n

by Sharon M. Draper<\/p>\n \n

\n Imagine being the smartest kid in your whole school\u2014maybe even your whole town\u2014but nobody knows it. Your photographic memory allows you to absorb everything you\u2019ve ever seen in high-def detail. Meanwhile, your peers, doctors, and classmates dismiss you completely.\r\n
\r\nThat\u2019s life for 11-year-old Melody, who lives with cerebral palsy. But Melody refuses to be defined by her disability. This stunning story helps middle-grade readers learn empathy, inclusion, and acceptance, while they get more comfortable with longer dialogue.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Framed!<\/h3>\n \n

by James Ponti<\/p>\n \n

\n Florian Bates is the only 12-year-old on the FBI director\u2019s speed dial\u2014for good reason. Using TOAST, or the Theory of All Small Things<\/i>, Florian and his friend Margaret have to solve their biggest mystery yet. Can they save the National Gallery from an intimidating crime organization?\r\n

\r\nFramed!<\/i> is a must for middle graders enthralled by thrillers. Watch your child eat up this mystery novel like a double-cheese pizza, scarfing it down as quickly as possible to reach the twist ending. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Last Human<\/h3>\n \n

by Lee Bacon<\/p>\n \n

\n Lee Bacon\u2019s post-apocalyptic middle-grade novel starts from the perspective of a 12-year-old robot (sent to destroy the human race) who\u2019s just discovered the last human on earth. Will he question his original programming and take a risky journey for friendship? Packed with action, laughs, and lessons, The Last Human<\/i> is one of the best fourth-grade books for budding sci-fi lovers.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Good Thieves<\/h3>\n \n

by Katherine Rundell <\/p>\n \n

\n It\u2019s 1920s Manhattan. A crooked real estate mogul has stolen Vita\u2019s grandfather\u2019s mansion. But Vita has hatched a plan\u2014break into the mansion, take back what\u2019s rightfully theirs, and expose the villain. With complex emotions of justice, hope, and grief, this enthralling story helps fourth-graders learn more about their world, and develop a love for independent reading.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Liesl & Po<\/h3>\n \n

by Lauren Oliver<\/p>\n \n

\n Liesl is a lonely girl locked in her stepmother\u2019s attic, and her only friend is a ghost named Po. One night, a boy named Will messes up a simple delivery and accidentally causes a cataclysmic magical adventure. \r\n

\r\nWill\u2019s mistake creates ripples across time and space that reach Liesl and Po, sending the three on an unforgettable adventure. Send your young reader along with them, and enjoy as they discover the magic of a compelling narrative.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Pashmina<\/h3>\n \n

by Nidhi Chanani<\/p>\n \n

\n Priyanka has a lot of questions about her family\u2019s past, but her mother refuses to answer them. One day, Pri finds a magical pashmina that transports her to a mysterious world. Is this the key to her family\u2019s history\u2014or something more sinister? This graphic novel is a beautiful story about juggling two cultures. Not only can it mesmerize any young reader, but it\u2019s packed with lessons in empathy and creative inspiration.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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