100+ Awesome Books for 4th Grade Boys

Today I’m sharing a list of 100+ best books for 4th-grade boys that I have compiled specifically for the 9-10 age range. While it’s not always easy to find stories that are both clean and captivating, there are a ton out there!

As we’ve experienced with our son, fourth grade is a wonderful age to catch the spark of independent reading. By sharing this list, I hope to take some of the guesswork out of the book selection process and give you some high-quality options to present to your budding readers as well.

Choosing Good Quality Chapter Books for Fourth Graders

When selecting books for my kids, I look for content that will be wholesome and engaging, with respectful relationships, positive themes, and no underlying negativity, dark themes, or hidden agendas.

• No excessive potty humor
• Wholesome and engaging story
• Respectful relationships
• No underlying negativitiy or dark themes
• No hidden agendas

100+ Awesome Books for 4th Grade Boys

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Before we get into our list, let me give you a few quick notes. First, I’ve divided this list into genres. I tried to account for varied levels of ability and organized the lists starting with easier reads, and then moving to more advanced.

Secondly, I did not write a snippet or review for each book; instead, I’ve linked each one to Amazon, where you can find more info, read reviews, and decide for yourself if it is a good fit for your son (Affiliate links included, thank you!). And lastly, if you have any other book suggestions, leave them in the comments below!

Humor & Light Reads for 4th Grade Boys

1. Stewart Little by E.B. White
2. Here Comes the Bus by Carolyn Haywood
3. The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling
4. McBroom’s Wonderful One-Acre Farm by Sid Fleischman
5. Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
6. The Moffats by Eleanor Estes
7. Rufus M. by Eleanor Estes
8. Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes
9. Pinkie Pye by Eleanor Estes
10. Hotel Flamingo Series by Alex Milway
11. Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard Atwater
12. Homer Price by Robert McCloskey
13. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
14. Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White

Historial Fiction Books for 4th Grade Boys:

15. Tales from Maple Ridge (Series) by Grace Gilmore
16. Boy of the Pyramids by Ruth Fosdick Jones
17. I Survived the Titanic by Laurn Tarshis
18. I Survived the Dust Bowl by Laurn Tarshis
19. Surprise for a Cowboy by Claude Robert Bulla
20. The Sword and the Tree by Clyde Robert Bulla
21. Eagle Feather by Clyde Robert Bulla
22. Riding the Pony Express by Clyde Robert Bulla
23. All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor
24. Toliver’s Secret by Esther Wood Brady
25. Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
26. Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus
27. The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

Mystery and Problem-Solving Books for 4th Grade Boys:

28. The Boxcar Children Series by Gertrude Stein Warner
29. The Imagination Station Series by Paul McCusker
30. The Secret of the Hidden Scroll Series by M.J. Thomas
31. Parable Port Series by Brock Eastman
32. Ghost Town Treasure by Clyde Robert Bulla (no ghosts)
33. Mystery on Pine Lake by Tamra Wight
34. Clubhouse Mysteries Super Sleuth Collection by Sharon Draper
35. Nate the Great Series by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
36. Ranger in Time Series by Kate Messner
37. Sugar Creek Gang Series by Paul Hutchens
38. The Happy Hollisters by Jerry West

Adventure & Fantasy Books for 4th Grade Boys:

39. The Borrowers by Mary Norton
40. Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary
41. Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
42. My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
43. The King’s Cadets and Little Joe: A Little Pilgrim’s Progress Adventure by Kevin Chandler
44. Little Pilgrims Progress by Helen L. Taylor (Religious allegory)
45. Urchin of the Riding Stars by M.I. McCallister
46. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O’Brien
47. The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic by Jennifer Trafton
48. Campground Kids: National Park Adventures (Series) by C.R. Fulton
49. The Secret Seven (Series) by Enid Blyton
50. The Adventure Collection by Enid Blyton
51. The Famous Five (Series) by Enid Blyton
52. The Magic Treehouse Series by Mary Pope Osborn
53. Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr
54. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
55. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
56. The Green Ember by S.D Smith

Friendship & Coming of Age Books for Fourth Grade Boys:

57. The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
58. Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary
59. Henry and the Paper Route by Beverly Cleary
60. The Beatinest Boy by Jesse Stuart
61. The Rightful Owner by Jesse Stuart
62. Five Children and It by E. Nesbit
63. The Railway Children by E. Nesbit
64. Robinson Crusoe (Classic Starts) by Daniel Defoe, adapted by Deanna McFadden
65. Little Lord Fauntleroy (Classic Starts) by Francis Burnett, adapted by Eva Mason
66. Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen

“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” — J. K. Rowling

Biography Books for Fourth Grade Boys:

67. Chocolate by Hershey by Betty M. Burford
68. The Toothpaste Millionaire by Jean Merrill
69. Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? by Margaret Frith
70. Who Was Albert Einstein? by Jess Brallier
71. Who Were the Wright Brothers? by James Buckley Jr.
72. Who Was Abraham Lincoln? by Janet B. Pascal
73. Who is Michael Jordan? by Kirsten Anderson
74. Brave Heroes and Bold Defenders by Shirley Raye Redmond

Non-Fiction Books for Fourth Grade Boys:

75. If You (Series) by Various Authors
76. Pagoo by Holling C. Holling
77. Seabird by Holling C. Holling
78. DK Eyewitness (series) by DK
79. National Geographic Readers by Various Authors
80. First Encyclopedia of Animals by Paul Dowswell
81. World Kitchen Celebrations by Abigail Wheatley
82. Not-Your-Everyday Theasaurus by James Maclaine
83. Never Get Bored Outdoors by James Maclaine
84. Lift-the-Flap Periodic Table by Alice James
85. Questions and Answers About Music by Lara Bryan
86. See Inside Your Body by Katie Daynes
87. Geography From A-Z by Jack Knowlton
88. What is the Declaration of Independence? by Michael C. Harris
89. What Were the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? by Yona Zeldis McDonough

Nature & Animal Books for 4th Grade Boys:

90. The Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgliesh
91. Owls in the Family by Farley Mowat
92. James Herriot Treasury for Children by James Herriot (Illustrated)
93. Stone Fox by John Reynold Gardiner
94. Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
95. Call of the Wild (Classic Starts) by Oliver Ho
96. Five True Dog Stories by Margaret Davidson
97. Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
98. Lassie Come Home by Eric Knight
99. Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
100. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
101. The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
102. Gentle Ben by Walt Morey

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Simple Ways to Build Your Home Library

I’m always on the lookout for great additions to my kids’ reading lists, and over time I’ve found a few easy ways to keep fresh recommendations coming:

• Keep an ongoing list of authors you enjoy. When you discover one you like, they’ve often written additional books—or even entire series—you can explore later.
• Seek out booklists from sources you rely on, such as online collections, curriculum guides, or resources like Home Learning Year by Year by Rebecca Rupp.
• Use recommendation tools on sites like Amazon or Goodreads. They frequently suggest similar titles that turn out to be just as engaging.
• Share ideas with friends and family who have similar tastes or values. A simple conversation can lead to some great finds.

What titles would you add to this list for 4th-grade boys?