Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
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I like reading Wish because it’s about hope, friendship, and believing in yourself. The characters feel real, and it shows how kindness can make tough things better. It’s a cool story that makes you feel inspired! My students love it.
Wish
I like reading A Night Divided because it’s a historical fiction story about family, courage, and never giving up—even when things are really hard. It shows what life was like when Germany was split, and it makes you think about freedom and bravery.
A Night Divided (Scholastic Gold) by Nielsen
I like reading How to Steal a Dog because it’s a funny and touching story about a kid who’s trying to help her family. It shows how hard things can be, but also how important it is to be honest and kind.
How to Steal a Dog: O'Connor, Barbara
This book tells the story of a super smart girl who can’t talk but has so much to share. It really shows how we shouldn’t judge people by what we see and why believing in yourself matters a lot.
Out of My Mind (The Out of My Mind Series)
The Fort is a fun and adventurous story about kids who build a secret fort and end up on a wild journey. It’s full of teamwork, surprises, and lots of laughs.
The Fort: Korman, Gordon
Restart is about a kid who loses his memory and gets a chance to start over. It’s funny, surprising, and makes you think about who you really are and how people can change.
Restart: Korman, Gordon
Star in the Forest is a touching story about a girl dealing with her dad’s deportation and finding hope in a stray dog. It’s full of heart, friendship, and courage during tough times.
Star in the Forest: Resau, Laura
When her comfortable life in Mexico suddenly changes, Esperanza must move to California during the Great Depression and learn to work hard and adjust to a very different world. This powerful story about hope, resilience, and family shows how strength...
Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) by Pam Muñoz Ryan
I haven’t read this one yet, but I’m excited to—it’s by the same author as A Night Divided, which I loved! Iceberg is a historical adventure set aboard the Titanic, and I’m looking forward to sharing it with my 5th graders soon.
Iceberg: Nielsen, Jennifer A.: 9781338795028
I haven’t read this one yet, but it’s high on my list since I love Jennifer A. Nielsen’s other books. It’s set during the Ukrainian revolution of 1917 and follows a young girl caught in the fight for freedom—sounds like a gripping historical read I m...
Uprising: Nielsen, Jennifer A.: 9781338795080
I haven’t read this one yet, but I was gifted a copy by a fellow teacher who highly recommended it. It’s about Aven, a girl born without arms, who moves to a new town and solves a mystery. I’m looking forward to reading it soon and sharing it with my...
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus