There is a Boy in the Girls Bathroom by Louis Sacher, Realstic Fiction

You have to read There is a Boy in the Girls Bathroom because it's abut this kid who is really mean. The kid says, "Give me a dollar or I'll spit on you!" in school. He needs help from a guidance teacher.

Flush by Carl Iaasen, Realistic Fiction

Noah is a boy that is determined to stop some septic water from being flushed. And he has a fantastic plan. Also, he will need some friends.

Because of Winn Dixie by Kate Dicamillo, Realistic Fiction

A boy and his father live alone. The boy's mother left and never came back. The boy's father is a preacher. One day the boy finds a dog. They meet lots of friends on the way. The end has a twist to it. This book is always on my definite list.

Dying to Meet You by Katie Klise, Fiction

There was a boy who has been selling a house for a long time. then one day a guy named Mr. Grummply moved in and he write books. The boy tells Mr. Grummmply the house is haunted by a ghost named Olive. Is Mr. Grummply going to stay or go?

Upchuck and Rotten Willy by Bill Wallace, Fiction

This book is about friendship. When a cat and dog become friends, they have an adventure. They realize they have a family to take care of them.

Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl, Fiction

Fantastic Mr. Fox is about a fox and his family. Then the three farmers who live near him snap. The farmers start attacking him. It is really funny so you should read it.

George's Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl, Fanciful Fiction

This book is about a kid named George and his grandma. His grandma is mean., so he makes so many medicines to try to get rid of her. How will he do it?

Silver by Gloria Whelan Realstic Fiction

This book is about a girl named Rachel and her dad is a master sled dog racer. There is a big race called an Iditerod Race and it is to help sick people because they travel with medicine. In the end something, well, just something.

Slothbog's Gold by M.L. Formen- Fanciful Fiction

Alex is an average boy, but that is going to change. he finds out that he is an adventurer and things like dragon, trolls, and magic exists as he journeys to slay Sloth Bog. Sloth Bog is a vicious dragon who has been terrorizing people for centuries in this exciting book.

Just starting out

Hello New Fourth Grade Readers!
By now, we've talked about what a blog is and what it is used for. I hope you are as excited to use this tool as I am! I'm going to follow this posting with all of the book recommendations that my students did last year for you. Please feel free to comment on any of their entries, but don't forget- please don't give away anything about the book that someone who hasn't read it might not want to know!
I look forward to reading your postings and watching your podcasts about the books you've been enjoying! I'm sure other people would love to read this as well, so share the link (which is on our class web page) with your friends and family!
Your Friend,
Miss Benn