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Seattle Picks: Books for Fourth & Fifth Graders

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Seattle Kids Librarians

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Favorites for upper elementary readers! (Updated June 2022)

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The Seattle Public Library

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Accused

Accused

My Story of Injustice

by Bah, Adama

Book - 2021

Falsely accused of being a potential suicide bomber, Adama spent weeks in a detention center being questioned under suspicion of terrorism. Falsely accused of being a potential suicide bomber, Adama spent weeks in a detention center being questioned under suspicion of terrorism. Show less

Falsely accused of being a potential suicide bomber, Adama spent weeks in a detention center being questioned under suspicion of terrorism. Falsely accused of being a potential suicide bomber, Adama spent weeks in a detention center being questioned under suspicion of terrorism. Show less

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The Usual Suspects

The Usual Suspects

by Broaddus, Maurice

Book - 2019

Thelonius Mitchell is sick and tired of being labeled, and when a gun is found at a neighborhood hangout, he and his friends become instant suspects. He m...Show more Thelonius Mitchell is sick and tired of being labeled, and when a gun is found at a neighborhood hangout, he and his friends become instant suspects. He may be guilty of pulling crazy stunts at school, but a criminal? T isn't about to let that label stick. Show less

Thelonius Mitchell is sick and tired of being labeled, and when a gun is found at a neighborhood hangout, he and his friends become instant suspects. He m...Show more Thelonius Mitchell is sick and tired of being labeled, and when a gun is found at a neighborhood hangout, he and his friends become instant suspects. He may be guilty of pulling crazy stunts at school, but a criminal? T isn't about to let that label stick. Show less

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Black Ballerinas

Black Ballerinas

My Journey to Our Legacy

by Copeland, Misty

Book - 2021

A picture book celebrating dancers of color who have influenced Misty Copeland on and off the stage. You go girls! A picture book celebrating dancers of color who have influenced Misty Copeland on and off the stage. You go girls! Show less

A picture book celebrating dancers of color who have influenced Misty Copeland on and off the stage. You go girls! A picture book celebrating dancers of color who have influenced Misty Copeland on and off the stage. You go girls! Show less

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The Big Book of Bling

The Big Book of Bling

Ritzy Rocks, Extravagant Animals, Sparkling Science, and More!

by Davidson, Rose M.

Book - 2019

Are you so fancy? Spelunk into this fabulous cave of a book that explores all that glitters. Are you so fancy? Spelunk into this fabulous cave of a book that explores all that glitters. Show less

Are you so fancy? Spelunk into this fabulous cave of a book that explores all that glitters. Are you so fancy? Spelunk into this fabulous cave of a book that explores all that glitters. Show less

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Reckless, Glorious, Girl

Reckless, Glorious, Girl

by Hagan, Ellen

Book - 2021

12-year-old Beatrice copes with the ups and downs of friendships, puberty, and self-identity, and is guided by the wisdom and love of her beloved Mamaw and mom, that magical summer before 7th grade. 12-year-old Beatrice copes with the ups and downs of friendships, puberty, and self-identity, and is guided by the wisdom and love of her beloved Mamaw and mom, that magical summer before 7th grade. Show less

12-year-old Beatrice copes with the ups and downs of friendships, puberty, and self-identity, and is guided by the wisdom and love of her beloved Mamaw and mom, that magical summer before 7th grade. 12-year-old Beatrice copes with the ups and downs of friendships, puberty, and self-identity, and is guided by the wisdom and love of her beloved Mamaw and mom, that magical summer before 7th grade. Show less

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Alias Anna

Alias Anna

A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis : Zhanna Arshanskaya : A Biography in Verse

by Hood, Susan

Book - 2022

An inspirational biography-in-verse about Zhanna Arshanskaya, a young Ukrainian Jewish girl using the alias Anna, whose phenomenal piano-playing skills saved her life and the life of her sister, Frina, during the Holocaust. An inspirational biography-in-verse about Zhanna Arshanskaya, a young Ukrainian Jewish girl using the alias Anna, whose phenomenal piano-playing skills saved her life and the life of her sister, Frina, during the Holocaust. Show less

An inspirational biography-in-verse about Zhanna Arshanskaya, a young Ukrainian Jewish girl using the alias Anna, whose phenomenal piano-playing skills saved her life and the life of her sister, Frina, during the Holocaust. An inspirational biography-in-verse about Zhanna Arshanskaya, a young Ukrainian Jewish girl using the alias Anna, whose phenomenal piano-playing skills saved her life and the life of her sister, Frina, during the Holocaust. Show less

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The Big Book of Monsters

The Big Book of Monsters

The Creepiest Creatures From Classic Literature

by Johnson, Hal

Book - 2019

Are you a kid ready to move beyond Werewolves and Frankenstein? Let us introduce you to some other little friends. Are you a kid ready to move beyond Werewolves and Frankenstein? Let us introduce you to some other little friends. Show less

Are you a kid ready to move beyond Werewolves and Frankenstein? Let us introduce you to some other little friends. Are you a kid ready to move beyond Werewolves and Frankenstein? Let us introduce you to some other little friends. Show less

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Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut

by Jones, Kelly

Book - 2019

HD Schenk wants to build his own computer to enter into the county fair, but encounters the ghost of his great-great-grandmother who wants HD to make her famous sauerkraut to enter in the fair. HD Schenk wants to build his own computer to enter into the county fair, but encounters the ghost of his great-great-grandmother who wants HD to make her famous sauerkraut to enter in the fair. Show less

HD Schenk wants to build his own computer to enter into the county fair, but encounters the ghost of his great-great-grandmother who wants HD to make her famous sauerkraut to enter in the fair. HD Schenk wants to build his own computer to enter into the county fair, but encounters the ghost of his great-great-grandmother who wants HD to make her famous sauerkraut to enter in the fair. Show less

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Choosing Brave

Choosing Brave

Mamie Till-Mobley, Emmett Till, and the Voice That Sparked the Civil Rights Movement

by Joy, Angela

Book - 2022

Told in lyrical prose and through the stark cut paper illustrations of Janelle Washington, Emmett Till’s life and legacy is celebrated. Told in lyrical prose and through the stark cut paper illustrations of Janelle Washington, Emmett Till’s life and legacy is celebrated. Show less

Told in lyrical prose and through the stark cut paper illustrations of Janelle Washington, Emmett Till’s life and legacy is celebrated. Told in lyrical prose and through the stark cut paper illustrations of Janelle Washington, Emmett Till’s life and legacy is celebrated. Show less

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Music for Tigers

Music for Tigers

by Kadarusman, Michelle

Book - 2020

Middle-schooler Louisa plans to spend the summer practicing violin for a spot in the youth symphony. But when she is sent to her relatives’ Tasmanian rain...Show more Middle-schooler Louisa plans to spend the summer practicing violin for a spot in the youth symphony. But when she is sent to her relatives’ Tasmanian rainforest camp, she learns that her family secretly protects the last of the supposedly extinct Tasmanian tigers, and that her music can help save them. Show less

Middle-schooler Louisa plans to spend the summer practicing violin for a spot in the youth symphony. But when she is sent to her relatives’ Tasmanian rain...Show more Middle-schooler Louisa plans to spend the summer practicing violin for a spot in the youth symphony. But when she is sent to her relatives’ Tasmanian rainforest camp, she learns that her family secretly protects the last of the supposedly extinct Tasmanian tigers, and that her music can help save them. Show less

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Song for A Whale

Song for A Whale

by Kelly, Lynne

Book - 2019

As the deaf child of hearing parents, twelve-year-old, Iris, often feels stuck between communities—until, she learns about Blue 55, a whale who sings songs other whales can’t understand. As the deaf child of hearing parents, twelve-year-old, Iris, often feels stuck between communities—until, she learns about Blue 55, a whale who sings songs other whales can’t understand. Show less

As the deaf child of hearing parents, twelve-year-old, Iris, often feels stuck between communities—until, she learns about Blue 55, a whale who sings songs other whales can’t understand. As the deaf child of hearing parents, twelve-year-old, Iris, often feels stuck between communities—until, she learns about Blue 55, a whale who sings songs other whales can’t understand. Show less

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Step up to the Plate, Maria Singh

Step up to the Plate, Maria Singh

by Krishnaswami, Uma

Book - 2017

When Maria Singh's family is on the brink of losing their farm due to prejudice and discriminatory laws, Maria must decide if she has what it takes to find her voice in an unfair world. When Maria Singh's family is on the brink of losing their farm due to prejudice and discriminatory laws, Maria must decide if she has what it takes to find her voice in an unfair world. Show less

When Maria Singh's family is on the brink of losing their farm due to prejudice and discriminatory laws, Maria must decide if she has what it takes to find her voice in an unfair world. When Maria Singh's family is on the brink of losing their farm due to prejudice and discriminatory laws, Maria must decide if she has what it takes to find her voice in an unfair world. Show less

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Pie in the Sky

Pie in the Sky

by Lai, Remy

Book - 2019

Brothers Jingwen and Yanghao have just moved to Australia with their mom. And…things could be better. Brothers Jingwen and Yanghao have just moved to Australia with their mom. And…things could be better. Show less

Brothers Jingwen and Yanghao have just moved to Australia with their mom. And…things could be better. Brothers Jingwen and Yanghao have just moved to Australia with their mom. And…things could be better. Show less

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Scarlet Ibis

Scarlet Ibis

by Lewis, Gill

Book - 2018

When a fire leaves twelve-year-old Scarlet in a different foster home than her autistic little brother, she does everything she can to find her way back to him--even if it means sacrificing a better life for herself. When a fire leaves twelve-year-old Scarlet in a different foster home than her autistic little brother, she does everything she can to find her way back to him--even if it means sacrificing a better life for herself. Show less

When a fire leaves twelve-year-old Scarlet in a different foster home than her autistic little brother, she does everything she can to find her way back to him--even if it means sacrificing a better life for herself. When a fire leaves twelve-year-old Scarlet in a different foster home than her autistic little brother, she does everything she can to find her way back to him--even if it means sacrificing a better life for herself. Show less

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Save the People!

Save the People!

Halting Human Extinction

by McAnulty, Stacy

Book - 2022

An illustrated book about previous extinctions and possible threats to humans; from volcanoes, to asteroids, to pollution and diseases. An illustrated book about previous extinctions and possible threats to humans; from volcanoes, to asteroids, to pollution and diseases. Show less

An illustrated book about previous extinctions and possible threats to humans; from volcanoes, to asteroids, to pollution and diseases. An illustrated book about previous extinctions and possible threats to humans; from volcanoes, to asteroids, to pollution and diseases. Show less

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Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Kip Tiernan and Rosie's Place, the Nation's First Shelter for Women

by McDonnell, Christine

Book - 2022

A story of social activist Kip Tiernan and her efforts to open Rosie's Place, the nation's first homeless shelter for women, in Boston. A story of social activist Kip Tiernan and her efforts to open Rosie's Place, the nation's first homeless shelter for women, in Boston. Show less

A story of social activist Kip Tiernan and her efforts to open Rosie's Place, the nation's first homeless shelter for women, in Boston. A story of social activist Kip Tiernan and her efforts to open Rosie's Place, the nation's first homeless shelter for women, in Boston. Show less

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Birdie and Me

Birdie and Me

by Nuanez, J. M. M.

Book - 2020

Ever since their free-spirited mama died, twelve-year-old Jack and her gender creative nine-year-old brother, Birdie, have been living with their fun-loving Uncle Carl, but that’s over now. And things look decidedly less colorful. Ever since their free-spirited mama died, twelve-year-old Jack and her gender creative nine-year-old brother, Birdie, have been living with their fun-loving Uncle Carl, but that’s over now. And things look decidedly less colorful. Show less

Ever since their free-spirited mama died, twelve-year-old Jack and her gender creative nine-year-old brother, Birdie, have been living with their fun-loving Uncle Carl, but that’s over now. And things look decidedly less colorful. Ever since their free-spirited mama died, twelve-year-old Jack and her gender creative nine-year-old brother, Birdie, have been living with their fun-loving Uncle Carl, but that’s over now. And things look decidedly less colorful. Show less

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Halfway to Harmony

Halfway to Harmony

by O'Connor, Barbara

Book - 2021

Ten-year-old Walter is grieving the death of his beloved older brother, Tank, when a sassy girl named Posey moves in next door. Then they meet Banjo, a hot-air balloonist, who sets the pair loose on an adventure. Ten-year-old Walter is grieving the death of his beloved older brother, Tank, when a sassy girl named Posey moves in next door. Then they meet Banjo, a hot-air balloonist, who sets the pair loose on an adventure. Show less

Ten-year-old Walter is grieving the death of his beloved older brother, Tank, when a sassy girl named Posey moves in next door. Then they meet Banjo, a hot-air balloonist, who sets the pair loose on an adventure. Ten-year-old Walter is grieving the death of his beloved older brother, Tank, when a sassy girl named Posey moves in next door. Then they meet Banjo, a hot-air balloonist, who sets the pair loose on an adventure. Show less

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Free Lunch

Free Lunch

by Ogle, Rex

Book - 2019

Sixth grader Rex loves school. His friends are there. He’s pretty smart. And while at school, he can forget how hard life is at home. That is until his mom signs him up for the free lunch program. Sixth grader Rex loves school. His friends are there. He’s pretty smart. And while at school, he can forget how hard life is at home. That is until his mom signs him up for the free lunch program. Show less

Sixth grader Rex loves school. His friends are there. He’s pretty smart. And while at school, he can forget how hard life is at home. That is until his mom signs him up for the free lunch program. Sixth grader Rex loves school. His friends are there. He’s pretty smart. And while at school, he can forget how hard life is at home. That is until his mom signs him up for the free lunch program. Show less

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Every Leaf A Hallelujah

Every Leaf A Hallelujah

by Okri, Ben

Book - 2021

When seven-year-old Mangoshi's mother becomes ill, she goes alone on a quest into the nearby forest, communes with trees to better understand people's effect on nature, and finds the special flower that will help her mom. When seven-year-old Mangoshi's mother becomes ill, she goes alone on a quest into the nearby forest, communes with trees to better understand people's effect on nature, and finds the special flower that will help her mom. Show less

When seven-year-old Mangoshi's mother becomes ill, she goes alone on a quest into the nearby forest, communes with trees to better understand people's effect on nature, and finds the special flower that will help her mom. When seven-year-old Mangoshi's mother becomes ill, she goes alone on a quest into the nearby forest, communes with trees to better understand people's effect on nature, and finds the special flower that will help her mom. Show less

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Celia Planted A Garden

Celia Planted A Garden

The Story of Celia Thaxter and Her Island Garden

by Root, Phyllis

Book - 2022

Celia Thaxter grew up on a desolate island off the coast of Maine, where her father worked as lighthouse keeper and where she planted her first garden. But that was just the beginning… Celia Thaxter grew up on a desolate island off the coast of Maine, where her father worked as lighthouse keeper and where she planted her first garden. But that was just the beginning… Show less

Celia Thaxter grew up on a desolate island off the coast of Maine, where her father worked as lighthouse keeper and where she planted her first garden. But that was just the beginning… Celia Thaxter grew up on a desolate island off the coast of Maine, where her father worked as lighthouse keeper and where she planted her first garden. But that was just the beginning… Show less

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Inside in

Inside in

X-rays of Nature's Hidden World

by Schutten, Jan Paul

Book - 2021

Interested in animals and what they look like? Check out this photo book that examines creatures from the inside out! Interested in animals and what they look like? Check out this photo book that examines creatures from the inside out! Show less

Interested in animals and what they look like? Check out this photo book that examines creatures from the inside out! Interested in animals and what they look like? Check out this photo book that examines creatures from the inside out! Show less

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Queer Heroes

Queer Heroes

by Sicardi, Arabelle

Book - 2019

A fun, fast and fantastic introduction to LGBTQ notables. A fun, fast and fantastic introduction to LGBTQ notables. Show less

A fun, fast and fantastic introduction to LGBTQ notables. A fun, fast and fantastic introduction to LGBTQ notables. Show less

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The Wonder of Wildflowers

The Wonder of Wildflowers

by Staniszewski, Anna

Book - 2020

In Amberland, where natives rely on a dwindling supply of magical fluid and foreigners are unwelcome, ten-year-old Mira juggles her loyalty to her immigrant roots and her desire for acceptance. In Amberland, where natives rely on a dwindling supply of magical fluid and foreigners are unwelcome, ten-year-old Mira juggles her loyalty to her immigrant roots and her desire for acceptance. Show less

In Amberland, where natives rely on a dwindling supply of magical fluid and foreigners are unwelcome, ten-year-old Mira juggles her loyalty to her immigrant roots and her desire for acceptance. In Amberland, where natives rely on a dwindling supply of magical fluid and foreigners are unwelcome, ten-year-old Mira juggles her loyalty to her immigrant roots and her desire for acceptance. Show less

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Rewilding

Rewilding

Bringing Wildlife Back Where It Belongs

by Steen, David A.

Book - 2022

The Arabian oryx! Peregrine falcon! Kihansi spray toad! All of these different animals were brought back from the very brink of extinction! Meet them and ...Show more The Arabian oryx! Peregrine falcon! Kihansi spray toad! All of these different animals were brought back from the very brink of extinction! Meet them and others in this fascinating read that explores what you can do to help endangered wildlife “rewild”! Show less

The Arabian oryx! Peregrine falcon! Kihansi spray toad! All of these different animals were brought back from the very brink of extinction! Meet them and ...Show more The Arabian oryx! Peregrine falcon! Kihansi spray toad! All of these different animals were brought back from the very brink of extinction! Meet them and others in this fascinating read that explores what you can do to help endangered wildlife “rewild”! Show less

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