Entering Grade 5
Adventure
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Amulet series by Kazu Kibuishi
Book 1: The Stonekeeper After chasing the monster that kidnapped their mother, Emily and Navin find themselves in a magical world of man-eating demons and shadowy enemies, and must learn to control an amulet given to them by their grandfather. (graphic novel) |
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The End of the Wild by Nicole Helget
The nearby woods is a refuge for Fern and also provides food for her needy family. When a fracking company comes to town with plans to mine her forest, Fern decides fot fight back. |
 
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Escaping the Giant Wave by Peg Kehret
When an earthquake and tsunami strike while thirteen-year-old Kyle is babysitting his sister during a family vacation at a Pacific Coast resort, he must try to save his sister, survive and find their parents. |
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Hero series by Jennifer Li Shotz
Book 1: Hero (also by this author: Max: Best Friend, Hero, Marine) Ben and his retired search and rescue dog brave dangers to locate an injured runaway puppy. |
 
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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
When Ivan, a gorilla, meets Ruby, a baby elephant, he decides to find her a better life. 2013 Newbery Medal. |
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Pax by Sara Pennypacker
Overcome with guilt at having to abandon his pet fox Pax, Peter runs away to find him. Meanwhile Pax sets out to brave the wild and find his boy. |
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The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
sequel: The Wild Robot Escapes When a shipment of advanced robots washes up on the shores of an island, Roz is the only one not destroyed in the impact. She must learn to survive on her own and make peace with the frightened animal residents. |