The Best Ever Novel Studies for 3rd grade thru 5th

Not sure where to start in picking a novel study for your 3rd, 4th or 5th grade class? Have no fear, my upper elementary book list is here! These are simply the best novel studies for 3rd grade thru 5th grade students.

The 44 novels included on the list are loved by both teachers and students alike. These books are perfect for whole class novel studies, individual book studies, or even as a guide for books that would be great in your classroom library. My favorite novel studies for 3rd grade are Frindle and Tale of Despereaux. You’ll see the rest of my favorites marked on the list with a ❤️. For 4th graders, I adore The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and Hatchet.

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After reading any of the books on the list, do you need a comprehension test or book report project to go with it? Well, I love these books so much that I have already created tests and book reports for every one of those 44 books on the list.

You can check out those corresponding novel tests and proejcts in my TPT store HERE. Simply search the name of the novel you are looking for in the search bar.

Happy teaching! Have a favorite novel that is not on the list or in my store? Email me at info@happyteacherhappystudents.com and I will add it to my list.

BTW…I always recommend giving novel tests as open book exams, wanna know why? Check this out: Open Book Exams Pros and Cons. Happy teaching!

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