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Grades 4 & 5

	100-Year-Old Secret Author: Tracy Barrett Xena and Xander Holmes, an American brother and sister living in London for a year, discover that Sherlock Holmes was their great-great-great grandfather when they are inducted into the Society for the Preservation of Famous Detectives and given his unsolved casebook, from which they attempt to solve the case of a famous missing painting.
	A Single Shard Author: Linda Sue Park Tree-ear, a thirteen-year-old orphan in medieval Korea, lives under a bridge in a potters' village, and longs to learn how to throw the delicate celadon ceramics himself.
	Amelia’s Back-to-School Survival Guide Author: Marissa Moss Two stories, including "Vote 4 Amelia," in which Amelia battles to save a friend's reputation during a smear campaign; and "Amelia's Guide to Babysitting," in which Amelia and Carly encounter challenges from a first babysitting charge.
	Ben and Me: A New and Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin Author: Robert Lawson Benjamin Franklin's companion, Amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for Franklin's inventions and discoveries.
	Big Nate: In a Class by Himself Author: Lincoln Peirce Supremely confident middle school student Nate Wright manages to make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement.
	Case of the Perfect Dog Author: John Erickson Hank the Cowdog finds himself in competition with a new dog, Happy, who seems perfect until it is discovered that he will eat anything. Series.
	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Author: Roald Dahl Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.
	Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Author: Jacqueline Kelly During the hot Texas summer of 1899, Callie, who is soon to be twelve, finds she doesn’t like the lady-like pursuits of housework, cooking or knitting but she does share an avid interest in nature with her granddaddy. On one of their expeditions, they make an unusual discovery.
	Extra Credit Author: Andrew Clements As letters flow back and forth--between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan, across cultural and religious divides--sixth-grader Abby, ten-year-old Amira, and eleven-year-old Sadeed begin to speak and listen to each other.
	Flight of the Phoenix Author: R. L. LaFevers In 1928, when timid ten-year-old Nate learns that his parents have been lost at sea, he joins his father's cousin on a flight to Arabia where they must oversee the death and rebirth of the phoenix, thus beginning his training as a "beastologist."
	Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute Author: Wendelin Van Draanen Dave Sanchez and his talking gecko must brave the pits, traps, and crocodiles of Damien Black’s creepy castle to rescue Dave’s kidnapped science teacher.
	How to Save Your Tail: If You are a Rat Nabbed by Cats... Author: Mary Elizabeth Hanson When he is captured by two of the queen's cats, Bob the rat prolongs his life by sharing fresh-baked cookies and stories of his ancestors, whose escapades are remarkably similar to those of well-known fairy tale heroes.
	How to Train Your Dragon Author: Cressida Cowell Chronicles the adventures and misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third as he tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan, the Tribe of the Hairy Hooligans, by catching and training a dragon.
	Inventing the Future: A Photobiography of Thomas Alva Edison Author: Marfe Ferguson Delano Presents a biography of the tireless Thomas Edison, illustrated with many photos of his life and inventions.
	Letters from Camp Author: Kate Klise Sent to Camp Happy Harmony to learn how to get along with each other, pairs of brothers and sisters chronicle in letters home how they come to suspect the intentions of the singing family running the camp.
	Lunch Money Author: Andrew Clements Twelve-year-old Greg, who has always been good at moneymaking projects, is surprised to find himself teaming up with his lifelong rival, Maura, to create a series of comic books to sell at school.
	Midnight for Charlie Bone Author: Jenny Nimmo Charlie Bone's life with his widowed mother and two grandmothers undergoes a dramatic change when he discovers that he can hear people in photographs talking. Book One in the “Children of the Red King” series.
	Misadventures of Maude March, or Trouble Rides a Fast Horse Author: Audrey Couloumbis After the death of the stern aunt who raised them since they were orphaned, eleven-year-old Sallie and her fifteen-year-old sister escape their self-serving guardians and begin an adventure resembling those in the dime novels Sallie loves to read.
	Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg Author: W. Rodman Philbrick When his older brother is illegally enlisted in the Union Army, Homer follows his trail South, meeting an assortment of saints, sinners and scallywags who help or hinder him on a search that ends at the Battle of Gettysburg.
	Mr. Chickee’s Messy Mission Author: Christopher Paul Curtis Flint Future Detective Club members Steven Carter and his friends Russell and Richelle follow Russell's dog, Rodney Rodent, into a mural to chase a gnome, only to find the mysterious Mr. Chickee on the other side.
	Mysterious Benedict Society Author: Trenton Stewart After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. Series
	Odd and the Frost Giants Author: Neil Gaiman An unlucky twelve-year-old Norwegian boy named Odd leads the Norse gods Loki, Thor, and Odin in an attempt to outwit evil Frost Giants who have taken over Asgard.
	Once Upon a Crime Author: Michael Buckley When the fairy-tale detectives rush to New York City hoping to find an Everafter who can cure Puck, they trigger a chain of events that includes a murder mystery, and learn many new things about their mother who, along with their father, is still in an enchanted sleep. Series
	Ottoline and the Yellow Cat Author: Christ Riddell Ottoline and Mr. Munroe investigate a string of burglaries and the disappearance of several lapdogs.
	Penderwicks on Gardam Street Author: Jeanne Birdsall The four Penderwick sisters are faced with the unimaginable prospect of their widowed father dating, and they hatch a plot to stop him. Sequel
	Popular Clone Author: M. E. Castle Twelve-year-old Fisher Bas, a science-loving bully magnet, clones himself, only to discover that his double is infinitely cooler than himself.
	Robot Dreams Author: Sara Varon The enduring friendship between a dog and a robot is portrayed in this wordless graphic novel.
	Robot Experiments Author: Ed Sobey From tricks like taking apart old appliances to learn about and collect materials, to connecting your motor and circuit board, programming, building and testing; this title helps you jump into the world of robotics with its clear examples and kid-friendly style.
	Satch and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure Author: Dan Gutman With his ability to travel through time using vintage baseball cards, Joe takes Flip with him to find out whether Satchel Paige really was the fastest pitcher ever.
	Secret History of Tom Trueheart Author: Ian Beck When young Tom Trueheart's seven older brothers all go missing during their adventures in the Land of Stories, he embarks on a perilous mission to save them and to capture the rogue story-writer who wants to do away with the heroes.
	Secret of Platform 13 Author: Eva Ibbotson Odge Gribble, a young hag, accompanies an old wizard, a gentle fey, and a giant ogre on their mission through a magical tunnel from their Island to London to rescue their King and Queen's son who had been stolen as an infant.
	Shadows (Books of Elsewhere, Volume 1) Author: Jacqueline West When eleven-year-old Olive and her distracted parents move into an old Victorian mansion, Olive finds herself ensnared in a dark plan involving some mysterious paintings, a trapped and angry nine-year-old boy, and three talking cats. J West
	Shakespeare Stealer Author: Gary Blackwood A young orphan boy is ordered by his master to infiltrate Shakespeare's acting troupe in order to steal the script of "Hamlet," but he discovers instead the meaning of friendship and loyalty.
	Showoff Author: Gordon Korman Accused of ruining a champion dog's career after an unfortunate incident at a mall show, Luthor is sent to the pound, prompting a skeptical Griffin to hatch a daring plan involving a sinister saboteur, a reclusive trainer and large supply of red dye.
	There's a Princess in the Palace Author: Zoe Alley Cinderella, Snow White, and three other well-known princesses share a surprising connection in these fairy tale retellings presented in comic book format. J398.2 ALL
	Top Secret: A Handbook of Codes, Ciphers and Secret Writing Author: Paul B. Janeczko A handbook for the budding cryptographer including codes and ciphers, invisible inks, concealment techniques, spy stories and some history.
	Tripping Over the Lunch Lady and Other School Stories Author: Various An anthology of ten humorous short stories about life in school, written by well-known authors of children's books.
	Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature’s Survivors Author: Joyce Sidman Poems and factual information about some of the creatures that live on Planet Earth.
	Unsinkable Author: Gordon Korman Although the Titanic ship is meant to be unsinkable, there is plenty of danger waiting on its maiden voyage for four of its passengers--Paddy, a stowaway; Sophie, under police custody; rich yet troubled Juliana; and Alfie, who hides a secret.
	Wildwood Author: Colin Meloy When her baby brother is kidnapped by crows, seventh-grader Prue McKeel ventures into the forbidden Impassable Wilderness--a dangerous and magical forest in the middle of Portland, Oregon--and soon finds herself involved in a war among the various inhabitants.
	Word After Word After Word Author: Patricia MacLachlan A visiting poet, Ms. Mirabel, teaches five friends in grade school about the power of words and writing.