5th Grade

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse that has followed his family for generations. At Camp Green Lake, there is no lake—just heat, dust, and endless digging. As Stanley learns the camp’s secrets, he realizes the Warden is searching for something buried long ago.

Bethany receives multiple birth certificates from different states, different last names, and a huge amount of cash. When strangers start asking questions, she races to uncover the truth about “Elizabeth” and why her family is running.

Roy’s investigation leads to burrowing owls, eccentric characters, and an environmental fight that turns into a hilarious, suspenseful adventure.

Nya walks hours daily to fetch water. Salva becomes one of Sudan’s “Lost Boys,” traveling across Africa in search of safety. Their journeys intersect in a powerful way.

With her friend Harper, Cecilia reaches the capital and the Palace of Mirrors, where the girl on the throne believes a completely different story. Cecilia must decide what kind of leader she wants to be.

Everyone assumes Melody can’t understand because of her cerebral palsy. Melody refuses to be underestimated and searches for a way to communicate and belong. (The sequel can be read by request)

The “other” parents want Coraline to stay forever. To escape, Coraline must be brave, clever, and persistent—despite the creepy secrets hidden in the other world.

Winn-Dixie helps Opal connect with the people of Naomi, Florida, while she tries to understand her past and her mother’s absence.

Percy sets off on a cross-country quest to clear his name and prevent a war among the gods.

Otto, Friedrich, Mike, and Ivy each face difficult challenges, and the harmonica becomes the thread that connects their stories in an unforgettable way.

With the principal’s bullhorn and lots of noisy habits, staying silent is harder than it sounds—and the competition gets intense.

Along the way, Bilbo encounters Gollum and a powerful ring, and discovers courage he never knew he had.

As illness closes in and life changes fast, Mattie must make brave choices to protect herself and the people she loves.

Protected by his mother’s love as a baby, Harry became famous as “The Boy Who Lived.” Now, with Ron and Hermione, he faces magical challenges—and a threat returning to power.