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Seattle Picks: Books for Fourth & Fifth Graders

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Recent favorites for upper elementary readers!

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The Seattle Public Library

1-25 of 36 items

1-25 of 36 items

Ms. Bixby's Last Day

Ms. Bixby's Last Day

by Anderson, John David

Book - 2016

There are good teachers and not so good teachers. And then there are those teachers—the magical ones. Ms. Bixby is that kind of teacher, so when she get...Show more There are good teachers and not so good teachers. And then there are those teachers—the magical ones. Ms. Bixby is that kind of teacher, so when she gets sick and is unable to finish the year, her class comes up with a plan to tell her how much she means to them. Show less

There are good teachers and not so good teachers. And then there are those teachers—the magical ones. Ms. Bixby is that kind of teacher, so when she get...Show more There are good teachers and not so good teachers. And then there are those teachers—the magical ones. Ms. Bixby is that kind of teacher, so when she gets sick and is unable to finish the year, her class comes up with a plan to tell her how much she means to them. Show less

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Crenshaw

Crenshaw

by Applegate, Katherine

Book - 2015

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Finding Wonders

Finding Wonders

Three Girls Who Changed Science

by Atkins, Jeannine

Book - 2016

Fascinating verse biographies of three radical women in science. Fascinating verse biographies of three radical women in science. Show less

Fascinating verse biographies of three radical women in science. Fascinating verse biographies of three radical women in science. Show less

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Fashion Rebels

Fashion Rebels

Style Icons Who Changed the World Through Fashion

by Beccia, Carlyn

Book - 2016

Love fashion? Love history? Love pop culture? Have I got a book for you! Love fashion? Love history? Love pop culture? Have I got a book for you! Show less

Love fashion? Love history? Love pop culture? Have I got a book for you! Love fashion? Love history? Love pop culture? Have I got a book for you! Show less

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Monster Science

Monster Science

Could Monsters Survive (and Thrive!) in the Real World?

by Becker, Helaine

Book - 2016

Well, could they? I know you want to know! Well, could they? I know you want to know! Show less

Well, could they? I know you want to know! Well, could they? I know you want to know! Show less

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The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot

by Brown, Peter

Book - 2016

Robots need love too! Especially those who find themselves washed up on a truly wild island. Robots need love too! Especially those who find themselves washed up on a truly wild island. Show less

Robots need love too! Especially those who find themselves washed up on a truly wild island. Robots need love too! Especially those who find themselves washed up on a truly wild island. Show less

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A Boy Named Queen

A Boy Named Queen

by Cassidy, Sara

Book - 2016

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Awkward

Awkward

by Chmakova, Svetlana

Graphic Novel - 2015

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Summerlost

Summerlost

by Condie, Allyson Braithwaite

Book - 2016

A year ago, twelve-year-old Cedar lost her brother and father. A year later, her family begins to rebuild. A year ago, twelve-year-old Cedar lost her brother and father. A year later, her family begins to rebuild. Show less

A year ago, twelve-year-old Cedar lost her brother and father. A year later, her family begins to rebuild. A year ago, twelve-year-old Cedar lost her brother and father. A year later, her family begins to rebuild. Show less

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Moo

Moo

by Creech, Sharon

Book - 2016

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Pablo & Jane and the Hot Air Contraption

Pablo & Jane and the Hot Air Contraption

by Domingo, José

Book - 2015

Help Pablo and Jane and Dr. Jules (a nineteenth century scientist trapped in the body of a rat) as they attempt to outrun the horror of the Monster Dimension in this graphic seek and find! Help Pablo and Jane and Dr. Jules (a nineteenth century scientist trapped in the body of a rat) as they attempt to outrun the horror of the Monster Dimension in this graphic seek and find! Show less

Help Pablo and Jane and Dr. Jules (a nineteenth century scientist trapped in the body of a rat) as they attempt to outrun the horror of the Monster Dimension in this graphic seek and find! Help Pablo and Jane and Dr. Jules (a nineteenth century scientist trapped in the body of a rat) as they attempt to outrun the horror of the Monster Dimension in this graphic seek and find! Show less

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Enchanted Air

Enchanted Air

Two Cultures, Two Wings : A Memoir

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2015

Margarita Engle, the first Latina to win a Newbery Honor, recounts her bicultural childhood growing up in Cuba and Los Angeles during the Cold War. Margarita Engle, the first Latina to win a Newbery Honor, recounts her bicultural childhood growing up in Cuba and Los Angeles during the Cold War. Show less

Margarita Engle, the first Latina to win a Newbery Honor, recounts her bicultural childhood growing up in Cuba and Los Angeles during the Cold War. Margarita Engle, the first Latina to win a Newbery Honor, recounts her bicultural childhood growing up in Cuba and Los Angeles during the Cold War. Show less

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Saved by the Boats

Saved by the Boats

The Heroic Sea Evacuation of September 11

by Gassman, Julie

Book - 2017

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Lily and Dunkin

Lily and Dunkin

by Gephart, Donna

Book - 2016

Lily is a girl born in a boy’s body, and Dunkin is a boy born with the name Norbert Dorfman. Pleased to meet you? Lily is a girl born in a boy’s body, and Dunkin is a boy born with the name Norbert Dorfman. Pleased to meet you? Show less

Lily is a girl born in a boy’s body, and Dunkin is a boy born with the name Norbert Dorfman. Pleased to meet you? Lily is a girl born in a boy’s body, and Dunkin is a boy born with the name Norbert Dorfman. Pleased to meet you? Show less

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I Am Drums

I Am Drums

by Grosso, Mike

Book - 2016

The only thing Sam has ever wanted to do is play the drums and nothing will stand in her way. Not school budget cuts, nor her parents, and especially not the ridiculous belief that girls don’t drum! The only thing Sam has ever wanted to do is play the drums and nothing will stand in her way. Not school budget cuts, nor her parents, and especially not the ridiculous belief that girls don’t drum! Show less

The only thing Sam has ever wanted to do is play the drums and nothing will stand in her way. Not school budget cuts, nor her parents, and especially not the ridiculous belief that girls don’t drum! The only thing Sam has ever wanted to do is play the drums and nothing will stand in her way. Not school budget cuts, nor her parents, and especially not the ridiculous belief that girls don’t drum! Show less

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Courage for Beginners

Courage for Beginners

by Harrington, Karen

Book - 2014

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Troll Overboard

Troll Overboard

by Harrell, Rob

Book - 2016

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The Imaginary

The Imaginary

by Harrold, A. F.

Book - 2015

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Fish in A Tree

Fish in A Tree

by Hunt, Lynda Mullaly

Book - 2015

Believe what you want; Ally isn’t dumb. After all, she’s been smart enough to fool all you “smart” people. Believe what you want; Ally isn’t dumb. After all, she’s been smart enough to fool all you “smart” people. Show less

Believe what you want; Ally isn’t dumb. After all, she’s been smart enough to fool all you “smart” people. Believe what you want; Ally isn’t dumb. After all, she’s been smart enough to fool all you “smart” people. Show less

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Paper Things

Paper Things

by Jacobson, Jennifer

Book - 2015

Ari makes a hard choice. When asked to choose between her guardian and her older brother, Ari goes with her brother even though he has no place to live. Ari makes a hard choice. When asked to choose between her guardian and her older brother, Ari goes with her brother even though he has no place to live. Show less

Ari makes a hard choice. When asked to choose between her guardian and her older brother, Ari goes with her brother even though he has no place to live. Ari makes a hard choice. When asked to choose between her guardian and her older brother, Ari goes with her brother even though he has no place to live. Show less

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Blackbird Fly

Blackbird Fly

by Kelly, Erin Entrada

Book - 2015

Twelve-year-old music lover, Apple, has always felt different, and middle school just makes it even worse. Twelve-year-old music lover, Apple, has always felt different, and middle school just makes it even worse. Show less

Twelve-year-old music lover, Apple, has always felt different, and middle school just makes it even worse. Twelve-year-old music lover, Apple, has always felt different, and middle school just makes it even worse. Show less

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A Long Pitch Home

A Long Pitch Home

by Lorenzi, Natalie Dias

Book - 2016

Bilal was a star on his cricket team back in Pakistan. But now Bilal is in Virginia, where they don’t play cricket, but they do play baseball. Bilal was a star on his cricket team back in Pakistan. But now Bilal is in Virginia, where they don’t play cricket, but they do play baseball. Show less

Bilal was a star on his cricket team back in Pakistan. But now Bilal is in Virginia, where they don’t play cricket, but they do play baseball. Bilal was a star on his cricket team back in Pakistan. But now Bilal is in Virginia, where they don’t play cricket, but they do play baseball. Show less

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School for Sidekicks

School for Sidekicks

by McCullough, Kelly

Book - 2015

Evan Quick is a superhero geek. He lives and breathes superheroes and even dreams of becoming a superhero himself. It’s pretty embarrassing until…his dream becomes reality. Evan Quick is a superhero geek. He lives and breathes superheroes and even dreams of becoming a superhero himself. It’s pretty embarrassing until…his dream becomes reality. Show less

Evan Quick is a superhero geek. He lives and breathes superheroes and even dreams of becoming a superhero himself. It’s pretty embarrassing until…his dream becomes reality. Evan Quick is a superhero geek. He lives and breathes superheroes and even dreams of becoming a superhero himself. It’s pretty embarrassing until…his dream becomes reality. Show less

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50 Things You Should Know About the Vietnam War

50 Things You Should Know About the Vietnam War

by McNab, Chris

Book - 2016

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27 Magic Words

27 Magic Words

by Moranville, Sharelle Byars

Book - 2016

Ten-year-old orphan, Kobi, has a trick when she misses her parents. She says, “Avanti”—one of 27 magic words her mother left on Post-Its before she left—and she can “see” her parents. What is real and what is just magic? Ten-year-old orphan, Kobi, has a trick when she misses her parents. She says, “Avanti”—one of 27 magic words her mother left on Post-Its before she left—and she can “see” her parents. What is real and what is just magic? Show less

Ten-year-old orphan, Kobi, has a trick when she misses her parents. She says, “Avanti”—one of 27 magic words her mother left on Post-Its before she left—and she can “see” her parents. What is real and what is just magic? Ten-year-old orphan, Kobi, has a trick when she misses her parents. She says, “Avanti”—one of 27 magic words her mother left on Post-Its before she left—and she can “see” her parents. What is real and what is just magic? Show less

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