Book picks similar to
Who's Afraid of Fourth Grade? by Nancy E. Krulik
fiction
childrens
childhood
middle-grade
Freckle Juice
Judy Blume - 1978
Sitting behind him in class, Andrew once counted eighty-six of them, and that was just a start! If Andrew had freckles like Nicky, his mother would never know if his neck was dirty.One day after school, Andrew works up enough courage to ask Nicky where he got his freckles. When know-it-all Sharon overhears, she offers Andrew her secret freckle juice recipe for fifty cents. It's a lot of money, but Andrew is desperate. At home he carefully mixes the strange combination of ingredients. Then the unexpected happens...
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
Anne Mazer - 2000
Squeezed between two outstanding older siblings and her protege brother, Abby is determined to make her mark. She takes solace in the words of inspiration from the 73 calendars she has in her room, and records the quotes in her purple notebook. Kids will love Abby's humorous and hip approach to everyday issues.
Meet Felicity: An American Girl
Valerie Tripp - 1991
When she discovers that the owner is cruel, she is determined to find a way to save Penny.
Sixth Grade Secrets
Louis Sachar - 1987
She promises to keep the insurance secret, unless someone blabs. Gabriel, who never tells on anybody, would be a perfect member of Pig City. He wants to join, too. But when Laura asks him, something goes terribly wrong. Now there are two secret clubs in Mr. Doyle's class, and guess who's the head of the new one-Gabriel! Each club is determined to topple the other, and nobody's secrets are safe.
Kristy's Great Idea
Ann M. Martin - 1986
She and her friends Claudia, Stacey, and Mary Anne all love taking care of kids. A club will give them the chance to have lots of fun—and make tons of money.But nobody counted on crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who don't always tell the truth. And then there's Stacey, who's acting more and more mysterious. Having a baby-sitters club isn't easy, but Kristy and her friends aren't giving up until they get it right!
Amelia Bedelia
Peggy Parish - 1963
and Mrs. Rogers tell her. ...But somehow things never turn out quite right.
Joy The Summer Vacation Fairy
Daisy Meadows - 2005
She's trying to keep Rainspell Island sunny and bright -- but Jack Frost won't make it easy. Full holographic foil cover for extra sparkle!Rainspell Island is the perfect place for a vacation. And Joy the Summer Vacation Fairy is the one who keeps it that way! But when Jack Frost steals three magical shells from the beaches, Joy starts to lose her sparkle. Can Rachel and Kirsty help her bring the magic back to Rainspell Island? Three times the fairy fun in one book!
Moving Day
Meg Cabot - 2008
The book jacket unfolds into an oversized poster. Consumable.
The Last Holiday Concert
Andrew Clements - 2004
Kids look up to him, and all the teachers let him get away with anything -- all the teachers except the chorus director, Mr. Meinert. When Hart's errant rubber band hits Mr. Meinert on the neck during chorus practice, it's the last straw for the chorus director, who's just learned he's about to lose his job due to budget cuts. So he tells the class they can produce the big holiday concert on their own. Or not. It's all up to them. And who gets elected to run the show? The popular Mr. Hart Evans. Hart soon discovers there's a big difference between popularity and leadership, and to his surprise, discovers something else as well -- it's really important to him that this be the best holiday concert ever, and even more important, that it not be the last.
Meet Kirsten: An American Girl
Janet Beeler Shaw - 1986
Kirsten's stories begin with her long, dangerous voyage with her family from Sweden to America. At first, Kirsten finds it difficult to get used to this strange new country. But as she makes friends and discovers what her new land has to offer, she learns the true meaning of home -- and that love is the same in any language.After a long, dangerous journey from Sweden, Kirsten and her family arrive at a tiny farm on the Minnesota frontier.
Mandy
Julie Andrews Edwards - 1971
Escaping over the orphanage wall to explore the outside world, Mandy discovers a tiny deserted cottage in the woods. All through the spring, summer, and fall, Mandy works to make it truly hers. Sometimes she "borrows" things she needs from the orphanage. Sometimes, to guard her secret, she even lies. Then, one stormy night at the cottage, Mandy gets sick, and no one knows how to find her--except a special friend she didn't know she had.
The Chocolate Touch
Patrick Skene Catling - 1952
It's an enjoyable story that pulls in even reluctant readers.