4th Grade Reading List
Are you looking for reading material for your 4th grader? This 4th grade reading list has numerous books to choose from. There is also at least one free lesson for each book included on the list. These lessons vary from book to book. Some are comprehensive unit studies or novel guides, while others are simply a set of discussion questions.
All of the lessons below are free, but you will need to obtain the corresponding books. You can buy used books, borrow them from the library, or click/tap on a book’s cover to purchase it on Amazon.
How I Created the List
When creating this 4th grade reading list, I looked at what books several different sources recommend for each grade. Often various curriculum providers and book lists will recommend a book for different grade levels. For this list, I used the average of the different recommended grade levels. Because of this, you’ll find that other sources may recommend some of the books on this list for 3rd or 5th grade instead of 4th.
Please note: As values, beliefs, and standards vary widely by family, I have not attempted to screen these books for appropriateness. I recommend that you read several reviews before choosing books for your child to read. The post How to Choose Age Appropriate Books lists several resources you can use to help ensure the books you pick are suitable for your family.
4th Grade Reading List
The books below are listed in alphabetical order by title. For additional book options, also check out our reading lists for other grades.
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Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine by Laurie Wallmark and April Chu
This teacher’s guide created by Marcie Colleen includes comprehension questions and writing assignments. There are also math, science, and history activities.
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Rise to Reading has comprehension questions, vocabulary words, and writing prompts for the book.
This set of assessments found on Teachers Pay Teachers provides questions for each chapter.
That Quiz provides a multiple-choice comprehension test for the book.
The Big Wave by Pearl S. Buck
Wise Owl Factory created this discussion guide and set of PowerPoint slides for the book.
This set of worksheets, found on Teachers Pay Teachers, prompts students to write a summary of each section of the book.
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
Rise to Reading provides comprehension questions, vocabulary words, and writing prompts for the book.
This novel unit study from Teachers Pay Teachers includes spelling lists, vocabulary definitions, chapter summary writing, an author report form, animal report forms, and many more activities.
Plain and not so Plain has comprehension worksheets for each chapter of the book.
Woo! Jr. Kids Activities provides a vocabulary worksheet and word search. There are also language arts, arts, science, and social studies activities to go with the book.
The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling
This printable, found on Teachers Pay Teachers, includes a worksheet for each chapter of the book.
This resource, found on TeachingBooks.net, provides comprehension questions for the book.
Rise to Reading provides comprehension questions for each chapter of the book.
The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson
Mrs. Warner’s Learning Community provides writing prompts and vocabulary worksheets.
At DocPlayer you’ll find comprehension question worksheets for each chapter.
Rise to Reading provides comprehension questions for the book.
Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
This unit study, provided by Homeschool Share, includes comprehension questions and vocabulary activities. It also includes extensions into related language arts, history, science, math, art, and more.
Plain and not so Plain created this set of comprehension questions for the book.
Frindle by Andrew Clements
Rise to Reading offers comprehension questions for each chapter of the book.
This resource from Teachers Pay Teachers provides guided reading questions for the book.
This novel study on Watson Comly School’s website has a worksheet for each chapter of the book.
The Indian in the Cupboard By Lynne Reid Banks
Rise to Reading has comprehension questions for each chapter.
Mosswood Connections provides discussion questions, vocabulary words, writing prompts, and activities. For the download, click “Indian and the Cupboard Curriculum.”
St. Helen Catholic School’s novel study includes comprehension questions and vocabulary.
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Woo! Jr. Kids Activities’ lesson plan includes a comprehension quiz, vocabulary worksheet, and social studies and science activities related to the book.
Roald Dahl, the book’s author, has made these lesson plans available for the book. They include book discussion questions and extension activities into science and other subject areas.
Rise to Reading provides comprehension questions for the book.
This worksheet set found on Teachers Pay Teachers includes chapter questions for the book.
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord
Teaching Books made this set of discussion questions available.
This novel study from Teachers Pay Teachers provides questions for each section of the book.
Teachers Pay Teachers has a test for the novel that includes vocabulary, comprehension, character match, and essay sections.
Macaroni Boy by Katherine Ayres
Penguin Random House created this teacher’s guide. It includes discussion questions and activities.
A Mouse Called Wolf by Dick King-Smith
This Simple Home provides a set of critical thinking questions for the book.
This novel study found on Teachers Pay Teachers focuses on the Fab 5 Reading Comprehension Strategies (predict, make connections, clarify, summarize, and ask questions).
Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater
Homeschool Share offers a unit study covering comprehension questions, vocabulary, and writing. It also includes lessons in science, social studies, math, and more, all related to the book.
At Rise to Reading, you’ll find comprehension questions for each chapter.
Woo! Jr. Kids Activities provides vocabulary worksheets, comprehension quizzes, and a word search.
Teachers Pay Teachers has chapter questions for the book.
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
Rise to Reading has made a set of comprehension questions available.
Wadsworth Public Library has put together these discussion questions and activity ideas.
Homeschool Share’s lapbook set includes a book review form, scripture study related to the story, and more.
This novel unit from Teachers Pay Teachers includes comprehension questions, Bible reading, and activities.
My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
Rise to Reading offers comprehension questions, vocabulary words, and writing prompts.
Homeschool Share’s lapbook includes many printable activities for the book.
This short comprehension quiz can be found at Teachers Pay Teachers.
Phoebe the Spy by Judith Berry Griffin
Quia.com offers a short multiple-choice quiz on the book. You don’t need to enter your child’s name to take the quiz. Just click “start now.”
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
Teachers.net provides this set of comprehension questions for each chapter.
This book study from Teachers Pay Teachers includes chapter questions, writing prompts, drawing prompts, a book review form, and more.
This novel study from Mrs. Sol’s Class includes comprehension questions, reading response prompts, drawing prompts, character analysis, and more.
Stuart Little by E.B. White
Rise to Reading has comprehension questions and vocabulary words for the book.
Homeschool Share’s lapbook printable covers the events of each chapter and vocabulary words.
This novel guide available on Teachers Pay Teachers includes comprehension questions, vocabulary, and writing activities.
Superfudge by Judy Blume
Rise to Reading has a set of comprehension questions for the book.
Maya’s Teaching Blog provides comprehension questions for each chapter.
This guided reading booklet from Teachers Pay Teachers includes comprehension questions, vocabulary words, a book report form, and other worksheets.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Rise to Reading provides comprehension questions for each chapter.
Fourth Grade Frontier provides worksheets that coincide with each chapter.
Teaching Book’s book guide provides comprehension questions for the book.
Toliver’s Secret by Esther Wood Brady
Mrs. Morelli’s website offers worksheets covering comprehension questions, character traits, and setting.
The Toothpaste Millionaire by Jean Merrill
The Little Rock School District created this family guide for the book. It includes discussion questions, suggested activities, and vocabulary words.
This lesson plan, made available by Texas Bankers, covers several chapters of the book and focuses on entrepreneurship and business skills.
This book guide from Teachers Pay Teachers includes vocabulary words and a comprehension question for each chapter of the book.
Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord
Cynthia Lord, the book’s author, provides this teacher’s guide on her website. It includes discussion questions and enrichment activities. Please note that several of the links in the enrichment section no longer work, but the ideas are still useful.
Twenty and Ten by Claire Huchet Bishop
This unit study, created by Learn 4 Your Life, includes discussion questions, vocabulary words, and activities.
When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller
Random House’s discussion guide includes pre and post-reading discussion questions. The guide also includes an interview with the book’s author.
Rise to Reading provides comprehension questions for the book.
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman
This literature unit, found on Teachers Pay Teachers, provides comprehension questions for each chapter of the book.
This novel unit from Teachers Pay Teachers includes vocabulary words and comprehension questions.
Rise to Reading provides comprehension questions for the book.
I hope your child enjoys reading these books!
5th Grade School Reading List
When your child is ready, we also have a 5th grade reading list. Like our 4th grade reading list, it includes at least one free novel study or lesson for each book.
More Free Reading Curriculum & Resources
Free Vintage Readers for 4th Grade– Download free grade-level vintage readers here.
Free Book Guides– This page tells where to find book guides and novel studies for every grade.
Free Reading and Literature Curriculum– On this page, you’ll find many reading and literature curriculum options.
Free eBooks– This post tells where to find free eBooks for the entire family.
Free Audiobooks– This post shares where to find free audiobooks for all ages.
Note: This post was originally published on May 24, 2021, and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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