realistic fiction books for 4th graders

Realistic Fiction Books for 4th Graders: Inspiring Imagination and Empathy

Are you a parent, teacher, or librarian looking for realistic fiction books that will captivate and engage 4th graders? Look no further! In this article, we will provide you with a handpicked selection of novels that are not only age-appropriate but also rich in character development and relatable storylines.

1. "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio: This heartwarming novel tells the story of August Pullman, a fifth-grader with a facial difference, as he navigates school, friendship, and acceptance. "Wonder" encourages empathy and understanding, making it a must-read for 4th graders.

2. "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo: This Newbery Honor-winning book follows the adventures of ten-year-old Opal and her lovable dog, Winn-Dixie. It explores themes of friendship, loss, and the power of forgiveness, making it an excellent choice for young readers.

3. "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate: Based on a true story, this powerful novel follows Ivan, a gorilla living in a shopping mall, as he forms unexpected friendships and fights for his freedom. "The One and Only Ivan" is a Newbery Medal winner that will captivate 4th graders with its heartfelt tale.

4. "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan: Set during the Great Depression, this compelling story follows Esperanza, a young girl who must leave her privileged life in Mexico and start anew in a Californian farm labor camp. It explores themes of resilience, family, and the pursuit of the American dream.

5. "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper: Set in the segregated South during the 1930s, this inspiring novel introduces readers to Stella, an eleven-year-old African American girl who witnesses an act of racial violence. Stella finds solace in writing, and her journal becomes a powerful tool for change.

To further explore realistic fiction books for 4th graders, we recommend visiting reputable book review websites like Goodreads or searching for curated lists on educational platforms like Scholastic. These resources provide comprehensive recommendations, reading guides, and user reviews to help you make informed choices.

Additionally, your local library can be an invaluable resource for finding age-appropriate books for children. Librarians are equipped with knowledge and expertise to guide you and your 4th grader in discovering the perfect literary gems.

In conclusion, realistic fiction books can inspire imagination, empathy, and a love for reading in 4th graders. With the recommendations above, alongside reputable book review websites and your local library, you'll be well on your way to providing enriching and enjoyable reading experiences for young readers. Happy reading!
Rising step by step Fiction
Rising step by step

Fang Zhicheng entered the officialdom as the top scorer in the written examination, but he faced exclusion. Fortunately, the hand of fate quickly intervened, and he fiercely fought at a critical moment, leading to a series of opportunities. With upright character, he received help even from the Matchmaker God. The leftover female CEO, the alluring neighbor, the single parent anchor, they all unexpectedly became part of his romantic entanglements. Amidst conspiracies, deceit, and enticing temptations, Fang Zhicheng ignited a spark that set the world ablaze.

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Final Rebellion Fiction
Final Rebellion

In the battlefield filled with the smoke of the apocalypse, a group of people who never give up hope are struggling to survive. They hold onto the belief that they cannot wait for redemption from others, but instead, they must rely on themselves to fight in this despair-filled world. They are determined to find a pure land full of happiness and hope, executing a perfect reversal against this apocalyptic invasion. Xing Lan said, he is the unfortunate captain leading a group of peculiar humans who can bring forth a flower. Bei Yiru said, we are a group of humans dancing with demons. Ye Yang said, I am a young man with a normal outlook and definitely not peculiar. Lu Yiting said, peculiar sounds quite delicious,

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General's Chant Fiction
General's Chant

This book, written by Mo Yingfeng, is a novel that directly confronts the catastrophe of the last decade of the previous century. It focuses on the experiences of Commander Peng Qi, who was persecuted in the Air Force, and through the destinies of three generals, it praises the principled and militant spirit of the older generation of revolutionaries in the face of life and death tests. The novel not only expresses the idealism of a righteous general in a specific era in a poetic manner but also portrays a vivid picture of the spiritual life of an era through the depiction of vibrant characters. This book was awarded the first Mao Dun Literature Prize.

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The representative of hell. Fiction
The representative of hell.

The ancient city of Huaxia in the world, this mysterious country has always had secrets that people cannot fathom. Among the 1.3 billion people in Huaxia, there is a figure that has shocked the world. He is not the President, nor a military leader, nor a mysterious cultivator. His name is Liu Hai, a Taoist priest with the eyes of the underworld. He prolongs the life of the world's richest man, protects the leader of a large army, and fights for justice all the way from Huaxia to the United States, from the United States to Europe, and from Europe to Japan, until the end of his life. He

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This item is both good-looking and practical. Fiction
This item is both good-looking and practical.

It is rumored that you have been single for three hundred years? Valley King: I am pure and chaste, no need to praise me. Onion: It is said that you are extremely good-looking? Valley King: The grass is already claimed, don't dare to covet me. Onion: It is said that your Ah He is a CEO? Valley King: Even if he is, he only loves me. Onion: It is said that your child is very cute? Valley King: A tender and delicate steamed bun, looking but not touching!

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Empress Dowager Xiaozhao Ren, who traveled back in time. Fiction
Empress Dowager Xiaozhao Ren, who traveled back in time.

Shen Fan, a white-collar worker in the city, died from being struck by lightning and woke up to find herself in the Qing Dynasty. As a history novice, Shen Fan was worried about how to survive in this tumultuous early reign of Kangxi. Just as she was fretting, the Transmigration God gave Shen Fan a tremendous cheat - a system dedicated to harem intrigues for a hundred years. Just when Shen Fan was ecstatic about this cheat, fate played a massive joke on her. "What did you say?!!" "Dear host, the system has detected the presence of a reborn person. Please handle it promptly." "Dear host, the system has detected the presence of a time-traveler. Please handle it promptly." "Dear host, the system has detected the presence of

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Dragon Warrior Fiction
Dragon Warrior

Warrior Duan Long returned to China because of the internal strife among his brothers. He happily took on the role of a security team captain to help his sister. However, a dragon will always be a dragon. With his own skills and the help of numerous beautiful women, he will eventually soar to great heights. From a teacher, stewardess, policewoman, businesswoman, and even some ambiguous relationships with attractive women, let us witness the birth of a legendary peak together!

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The Count of Monte Cristo Fiction
The Count of Monte Cristo

The novel is set against the backdrop of the Bourbon and July Monarchy periods in France, and tells the story of a man seeking revenge to repay a debt. Dantès, the first mate of the ship Pharaon, fulfills the dying wish of his captain by delivering a letter to Napoleon, but is framed by two jealous individuals. He is imprisoned and meets a fellow prisoner, the priest Abbé Faria, who imparts various knowledge to him and reveals the secret of a hidden treasure before passing away. After escaping from prison, Dantès manages to find the treasure and becomes extremely wealthy. He then assumes the alias of the Count of Monte Cristo and, through careful planning, repays his benefactor and exacts revenge on the

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Starting from a variety show and exploding worldwide. Fiction
Starting from a variety show and exploding worldwide.

Chen Pingan accidentally traveled to a parallel world and became a destitute singer. Fortunately, he obtained the Global Superstar System and quickly gained popularity on the internet by singing a few songs on a dating reality show. Not only does he have a beautiful singing voice, but he is also a renowned writer, playwright, director, award-winning actor, calligrapher, painter... He is among the top ten youngest billionaires on the Forbes Rich List. His songs, novels, and articles are permanently archived in the national museum. At a young age, he was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Medal by Huaguo. He is a walking cultural symbol and the best cultural ambassador of Huaguo, making it renowned worldwide...

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The Secret My Wife Cannot Tell Fiction
The Secret My Wife Cannot Tell

The wife returned home in the middle of the night without wearing underwear, the husband discovered she had lied and was secretly contacting another man. Did she really have an affair? Can the husband's heart remain unshaken by the pursuit of the wife's sister? What secrets do they have that cannot be disclosed?

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The Monkey King Defies Heaven in the Journey to the West. Fiction
The Monkey King Defies Heaven in the Journey to the West.

An accident transported him into the world of Journey to the West, where he became Sun Wukong and embarked on a legendary journey! He tamed Dragon Ao Tian, became the disciple of Yu Ding Zhenren, and became blood brothers with Yang Jian. He recruited Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing as his subordinates, and gained the unwavering loyalty of Ye Liangchen and Zhao Ritian. Tang Sanzang provided him with wisdom and guidance, while Nezha risked his life for him, and the Four Great Beast Kings ensured stability in all directions. The Jade Emperor and Tathagata Buddha dared not challenge him and bowed down as his subjects. The Three Pure Ones supported him from the shadows, aiding his ascension to power.

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Marriage Journey: The Lady is Not a Substitute Fiction
Marriage Journey: The Lady is Not a Substitute

"My family has chosen you." The stepmother's simple words determined Su Miao's fate for the rest of her life.

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The Calamity of Exterminating Evil Fiction
The Calamity of Exterminating Evil

One of the male incarnations of the Goddess of Life has reincarnated to start anew, only to realize that his masculine essence remains intact within his soul. On the other hand, Li Yu, one of the female incarnations of the Goddess of Life, has been occupied by the soul of this male incarnation, causing everything to become contradictory. As a result, Li Yu's heart is torn between conflicts, filled with a myriad of emotions ranging from passion to fervor. It is in need of the careful nurturing from all of you, so that the seed may sprout and grow into a towering tree. Dear readers, please remember to bookmark, recommend, subscribe, and

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Time Traveler Fiction
Time Traveler

Promised, who was busy working day in, day out for a living, unexpectedly obtained a magical ring. This ring had the ability to open the gates to different worlds. After completing the tasks assigned by the ring, Promised received unimaginable rewards. With various magical abilities and awe-inspiring artifacts, Promised finally achieved the wonderful life they had always dreamed of. Travelling through different time and space to complete their tasks and receiving magical rewards, Promised embarked on their journey towards a better life. This is a story of an ordinary person who changes their destiny through their own efforts.

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Super creative genius Fiction
Super creative genius

Li Minghui was reborn in a parallel space similar to Earth with a super-technological creative software that endowed people with unparalleled creative talents. In this world, he became a sensation. He was the ultimate master of online literature, with works like "Zhu Xian" and "Legend of the Little Soldier" under his belt. He was a top-tier music maestro, composing one sensational masterpiece after another effortlessly. As a golden scriptwriter, he single-handedly created TV dramas with sky-high ratings and broke records at the box office with his films. He was the genius of the century, an incomparable master of creation! - World Times

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My queen is a despicable person. Fiction
My queen is a despicable person.

My Queen is Vile is a gripping and emotionally charged novel, written by the talented author Luli Yunjiao. Its plot is full of twists and turns, captivating the reader from start to finish. The novel's impeccable writing style further enhances the reading experience. Readers can enjoy Luli Yunjiao's latest, refreshing, and clean chapters of this novel for free on the Qiwu Pavilion website.

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The Three Dynasties Book Fiction
The Three Dynasties Book

Everything in the world can be fixed!

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Demon Protects the Flower Fiction
Demon Protects the Flower

Five years ago, he was the young master of the Ye family, the crown prince of the capital... Five years later, he returned as the ruthless and fierce king of slaughter... Dear readers, if you think "The Demon King's Protection for Flowers" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo! Read the latest chapters of "The Demon King's Protection for Flowers" without any pop-ups, full text available. ...

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Summoning the Mighty Generals in the Sports World Fiction
Summoning the Mighty Generals in the Sports World

Tang Hao accidentally fell off a cliff and died. Unexpectedly, he acquired the Body Tyrant system and gained the power of ancient celebrities. Li Guang: I heard you want to shoot arrows? Come, witness my ability to hit the bullseye from a hundred paces. Xiang Yu: You want to lift weights? Too easy. Watch me lift a cauldron with one hand! What? You want me to use both hands? Fine, watch me lift two cauldrons! Bruce Lee: Ah! Pow! Pow!... KO! Zhang Shun: Butterfly stroke? Backstroke? Breaststroke? Freestyle? So troublesome. Come, watch me show you some fancy

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[Saving the Cannon Fodder Boss in Quick Transmigration] Fiction
[Saving the Cannon Fodder Boss in Quick Transmigration]

Tall, strong, wealthy beyond measure, handsome and beautiful, possessing extraordinary talents, both admired and hated by gods and humans... This is how they were described before encountering a major setback halfway through their journey, becoming nothing more than cannon fodder... In reality, this is a story of descendants constantly picking up the mess left behind by their ancestors. Note: Please support and comment, as the author here is an uninspired individual who lacks motivation.

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