2025-2026 Battle of the Books List: 3rd-4th GradeLike this list

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• The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle

  Uss, Christina

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  Introverted Bicycle has lived most of her life at the Mostly Silent Monastery in Washington, D.C. When her guardian, Sister Wanda, announces that Bicycle is going to attend a camp where she will learn to make friends, Bicycle says no way and sets…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Always, Clementine

  Sorosiak, Carlie

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  Clementine is different from other mice: she can calculate the speed of light, and she dreams in Latin. The scientists say she's a genius and put her through test after test. Clementine is lonely. When a compassionate lab technician frees…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Boy Called Bat

  Arnold, Elana K.

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  When his veterinarian mom brings home a stray baby skunk that needs rehabilitation, Bat, who is autistic, resolves to prove that he is up to the challenge of caring for the skunk permanently.

• I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941

  Tarshis, Lauren

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  Eleven-year-old Danny Crane is alone on his favorite beach in Hawaii when the world is torn apart, and World War II officially hits the United States. Does he have what it takes to find his way home?

• Meesh the Bad Demon. 1

  Lam, Michelle

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  Meesh is a bad demon—"bad" because she always sees the good in those around her! When disaster strikes and all demon-kind is threatened, Meesh must journey to other worlds in search of help.

• Odder

  Applegate, Katherine

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  Odder spends her days playing underwater and learning life lessons from her mother. But when Odder's life takes a dramatic turn, she is rescued by humans. Soon, it's clear that Odder has a talent for teaching other pups how to "otter."

• Sideways Stories From Wayside School

  Sachar, Louis, 1954-

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  Humorous episodes from the classroom on the 30th floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story.

• The Terrible Two

  Barnett, Mac

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  When renowned prankster Miles Murphy moves to the quiet town of Yawnee Valley, he finds himself in a prank war with a mysterious local trickster. However, the rivalry soon turns into a partnership as the two join forces to execute the most elaborate…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Week in the Woods

  Clements, Andrew, 1949-2019

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  The fifth grade's annual camping trip in the woods tests Mark's survival skills and his ability to relate to a teacher who seems out to get him.

• Woof

  Quinn, Spencer

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  Bowser is a mutt, just adopted by 11-year-old Birdie Gaux and her grandmother. When they all get home to Grammy's bait and tackle shop in the bayou, they discover that their prize stuffed marlin has been stolen. Bowser decides to investigate, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation