Best Books for 5th Grade

Fifth graders, typically 10 to 11 years old, often read middle-grade novels that take on bigger questions about family, identity and the wider world. This page helps parents and educators find those books, along with novels in verse, graphic novels, biographies and historical fiction that connect with classroom learning.

Start with the award-winning picks, browse the subject collections, or scan every book recommended for this grade. Grade ranges are our editorial suggestions, not limits, and readers differ, so it is fine to reach above or below this page when a book fits your child.