Best Adventure Books for 4th Grade

Adventure stories give fourth graders room to roam, whether that means a summer spent exploring an old estate or a journey into a world of myth. The books on this page range from contemporary novels to fantasy and science fiction, and many have been recognized by award committees or chosen for state reading lists. Look for The Penderwicks, Jeanne Birdsall's National Book Award winner, and Kwame Crashes the Underworld, a Coretta Scott King Book Award winner, alongside newer titles from the Texas Bluebonnet Award shortlist. Each book page includes notes for parents to help match a story to a reader.