4th Grade
Battle Of The Books List
![Wrath of the Rain God: A Thrilling, Magical Adventure About Family, Courage, and Facing the Unknown]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782920959/charterschoolassociatescom/udzjdmahluiosu4pdomp/WrathoftheRainGodAThrillingMagicalAdventureAboutFamilyCourageandFacingtheUnknown.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782920959/charterschoolassociatescom/udzjdmahluiosu4pdomp/WrathoftheRainGodAThrillingMagicalAdventureAboutFamilyCourageandFacingtheUnknown.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782920959/charterschoolassociatescom/udzjdmahluiosu4pdomp/WrathoftheRainGodAThrillingMagicalAdventureAboutFamilyCourageandFacingtheUnknown.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782920959/charterschoolassociatescom/udzjdmahluiosu4pdomp/WrathoftheRainGodAThrillingMagicalAdventureAboutFamilyCourageandFacingtheUnknown.png","width":1080}])
Karla Arenas Valenti’s Wrath of the Rain God closes this year’s Battle of the Books lineup with a powerful, imaginative adventure rooted in Mexican mythology, family bonds, and the courage it takes to face enormous change.
![Swimming with Spies: A Powerful, Action‑Packed Story of Courage, Conflict, and Saving What You Love]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782920862/charterschoolassociatescom/urswqdd72xhcaz9g3vpj/SwimmingwithSpiesAPowerfulActionPackedStoryofCourageConflictandSavingWhatYouLove.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782920862/charterschoolassociatescom/urswqdd72xhcaz9g3vpj/SwimmingwithSpiesAPowerfulActionPackedStoryofCourageConflictandSavingWhatYouLove.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782920862/charterschoolassociatescom/urswqdd72xhcaz9g3vpj/SwimmingwithSpiesAPowerfulActionPackedStoryofCourageConflictandSavingWhatYouLove.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782920862/charterschoolassociatescom/urswqdd72xhcaz9g3vpj/SwimmingwithSpiesAPowerfulActionPackedStoryofCourageConflictandSavingWhatYouLove.png","width":1080}])
Chrystyna Lucyk‑Berger’s Swimming with Spies is one of the most gripping and emotionally powerful novels in this year’s Battle of the Books lineup.
![The Sherlock Society: A Fast‑Paced Treasure Hunt Packed with Clues, Courage, and Clever Detectives]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782920703/charterschoolassociatescom/mvi7pci3ltpn3zismuhs/TheSherlockSocietyAFastPacedTreasureHuntPackedwithCluesCourageandCleverDetectives.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782920703/charterschoolassociatescom/mvi7pci3ltpn3zismuhs/TheSherlockSocietyAFastPacedTreasureHuntPackedwithCluesCourageandCleverDetectives.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782920703/charterschoolassociatescom/mvi7pci3ltpn3zismuhs/TheSherlockSocietyAFastPacedTreasureHuntPackedwithCluesCourageandCleverDetectives.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782920703/charterschoolassociatescom/mvi7pci3ltpn3zismuhs/TheSherlockSocietyAFastPacedTreasureHuntPackedwithCluesCourageandCleverDetectives.png","width":1080}])
James Ponti’s The Sherlock Society brings sharp wit, clever clues, and nonstop adventure to this year’s Battle of the Books lineup.
![Reasons to Look at the Night Sky]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782920595/charterschoolassociatescom/r1aiitjfnirxeacuhreq/ReasonstoLookattheNightSky.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782920595/charterschoolassociatescom/r1aiitjfnirxeacuhreq/ReasonstoLookattheNightSky.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782920595/charterschoolassociatescom/r1aiitjfnirxeacuhreq/ReasonstoLookattheNightSky.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782920595/charterschoolassociatescom/r1aiitjfnirxeacuhreq/ReasonstoLookattheNightSky.png","width":1080}])
Reasons to Look at the Night Sky: A Stellar Story About Dreams, Discovery, and Finding Your Own Path
Danielle Daniel’s Reasons to Look at the Night Sky shines brightly in this year’s Battle of the Books lineup, offering readers a heartfelt, inspiring story about ambition, creativity, and the courage to chase big dreams.
![Queen of the Sea: A High‑Seas Adventure Full of Wonder, Family, and Unforgettable Discoveries]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782920463/charterschoolassociatescom/e3f9uy5fnvalsbqdojp3/QueenoftheSeaAHighSeasAdventureFullofWonderFamilyandUnforgettableDiscoveries.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782920463/charterschoolassociatescom/e3f9uy5fnvalsbqdojp3/QueenoftheSeaAHighSeasAdventureFullofWonderFamilyandUnforgettableDiscoveries.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782920463/charterschoolassociatescom/e3f9uy5fnvalsbqdojp3/QueenoftheSeaAHighSeasAdventureFullofWonderFamilyandUnforgettableDiscoveries.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782920463/charterschoolassociatescom/e3f9uy5fnvalsbqdojp3/QueenoftheSeaAHighSeasAdventureFullofWonderFamilyandUnforgettableDiscoveries.png","width":1080}])
Reese Eschmann’s Queen of the Sea sails into this year’s Battle of the Books lineup with excitement, heart, and a wave of unforgettable adventures.
![Punycorn: A Wild, Whimsical Quest Where the Smallest Hero Makes the Biggest Difference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782920351/charterschoolassociatescom/iqa3lonpw21oxk0glxvv/PunycornAWildWhimsicalQuestWheretheSmallestHeroMakestheBiggestDifference.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782920351/charterschoolassociatescom/iqa3lonpw21oxk0glxvv/PunycornAWildWhimsicalQuestWheretheSmallestHeroMakestheBiggestDifference.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782920351/charterschoolassociatescom/iqa3lonpw21oxk0glxvv/PunycornAWildWhimsicalQuestWheretheSmallestHeroMakestheBiggestDifference.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782920351/charterschoolassociatescom/iqa3lonpw21oxk0glxvv/PunycornAWildWhimsicalQuestWheretheSmallestHeroMakestheBiggestDifference.png","width":1080}])
Andi Watson’s Punycorn gallops into this year’s Battle of the Books lineup with humor, heart, and a wildly imaginative adventure that proves even the puniest hero can save the day.
![Misfit Mansion: A Spooky, Heartfelt Adventure About Belonging, Bravery, and Found Family]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782920254/charterschoolassociatescom/vwmwgcytk48uxuatgp4q/MisfitMansionASpookyHeartfeltAdventureAboutBelongingBraveryandFoundFamily.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782920254/charterschoolassociatescom/vwmwgcytk48uxuatgp4q/MisfitMansionASpookyHeartfeltAdventureAboutBelongingBraveryandFoundFamily.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782920254/charterschoolassociatescom/vwmwgcytk48uxuatgp4q/MisfitMansionASpookyHeartfeltAdventureAboutBelongingBraveryandFoundFamily.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782920254/charterschoolassociatescom/vwmwgcytk48uxuatgp4q/MisfitMansionASpookyHeartfeltAdventureAboutBelongingBraveryandFoundFamily.png","width":1080}])
Kay Davault’s Misfit Mansion is one of the most imaginative, spooky, and heart‑tugging stories in this year’s Battle of the Books lineup.
![The Lion of Lark‑Hayes Manor: A Magical Tale of Courage, Books, and Believing in Yourself]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782920143/charterschoolassociatescom/cftn3mnkhjoxbmn8rxxz/TheLionofLarkHayesManorAMagicalTaleofCourageBooksandBelievinginYourself.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782920143/charterschoolassociatescom/cftn3mnkhjoxbmn8rxxz/TheLionofLarkHayesManorAMagicalTaleofCourageBooksandBelievinginYourself.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782920143/charterschoolassociatescom/cftn3mnkhjoxbmn8rxxz/TheLionofLarkHayesManorAMagicalTaleofCourageBooksandBelievinginYourself.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782920143/charterschoolassociatescom/cftn3mnkhjoxbmn8rxxz/TheLionofLarkHayesManorAMagicalTaleofCourageBooksandBelievinginYourself.png","width":1080}])
Aubrey Hartman’s The Lion of Lark‑Hayes Manor is one of the most enchanting and emotionally rich fantasy adventures in this year’s Battle of the Books lineup.
![the last resort]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782920022/charterschoolassociatescom/vxhagus3ptg6t76dy9ld/thelastresort.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782920022/charterschoolassociatescom/vxhagus3ptg6t76dy9ld/thelastresort.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782920022/charterschoolassociatescom/vxhagus3ptg6t76dy9ld/thelastresort.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782920022/charterschoolassociatescom/vxhagus3ptg6t76dy9ld/thelastresort.png","width":1080}])
Erin Entrada Kelly’s The Last Resort brings suspense, mystery, humor, and supernatural twists to this year’s Battle of the Books lineup.
![J vs. K: A Hilarious, High‑Energy Rivalry That Celebrates Creativity and Teamwork]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782919923/charterschoolassociatescom/vz5ewjiytpacgklo0xjk/JvsKAHilariousHighEnergyRivalryThatCelebratesCreativityandTeamwork.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782919923/charterschoolassociatescom/vz5ewjiytpacgklo0xjk/JvsKAHilariousHighEnergyRivalryThatCelebratesCreativityandTeamwork.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782919923/charterschoolassociatescom/vz5ewjiytpacgklo0xjk/JvsKAHilariousHighEnergyRivalryThatCelebratesCreativityandTeamwork.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782919923/charterschoolassociatescom/vz5ewjiytpacgklo0xjk/JvsKAHilariousHighEnergyRivalryThatCelebratesCreativityandTeamwork.png","width":1080}])
Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft team up to deliver a lively, laugh‑out‑loud, creativity‑packed story in J vs. K, one of the most energetic titles in this year’s Battle of the Books lineup.
![A whimsical, multi-turreted house with glowing windows stands against a starry night sky with a full moon.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782919787/charterschoolassociatescom/b3ohpaz3befp8gns0ott/TheHouseattheEdgeofMagicAWhimsicalHighStakesQuestFullofMysteryandHeart.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782919787/charterschoolassociatescom/b3ohpaz3befp8gns0ott/TheHouseattheEdgeofMagicAWhimsicalHighStakesQuestFullofMysteryandHeart.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782919787/charterschoolassociatescom/b3ohpaz3befp8gns0ott/TheHouseattheEdgeofMagicAWhimsicalHighStakesQuestFullofMysteryandHeart.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782919787/charterschoolassociatescom/b3ohpaz3befp8gns0ott/TheHouseattheEdgeofMagicAWhimsicalHighStakesQuestFullofMysteryandHeart.png","width":1080}])
Amy Sparkes’ The House at the Edge of Magic is a dazzling, imaginative adventure that brings humor, mystery, and magic to this year’s Battle of the Books lineup.
![Growing Home: A Magical Tale of Friendship, Family, and Finding Where You Belong]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782919661/charterschoolassociatescom/w93goixgbs9n3krpc23t/GrowingHomeAMagicalTaleofFriendshipFamilyandFindingWhereYouBelong.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782919661/charterschoolassociatescom/w93goixgbs9n3krpc23t/GrowingHomeAMagicalTaleofFriendshipFamilyandFindingWhereYouBelong.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782919661/charterschoolassociatescom/w93goixgbs9n3krpc23t/GrowingHomeAMagicalTaleofFriendshipFamilyandFindingWhereYouBelong.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782919661/charterschoolassociatescom/w93goixgbs9n3krpc23t/GrowingHomeAMagicalTaleofFriendshipFamilyandFindingWhereYouBelong.png","width":1080}])
Beth Ferry’s Growing Home brings gentle magic, heartfelt emotion, and unforgettable characters to this year’s Battle of the Books lineup.
![Forever Ripley: A Heartfelt Journey of Loyalty, Love, and Lasting Memories]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782919567/charterschoolassociatescom/wz1qwmw5dbrrb0r9odun/ForeverRipleyAHeartfeltJourneyofLoyaltyLoveandLastingMemories.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782919567/charterschoolassociatescom/wz1qwmw5dbrrb0r9odun/ForeverRipleyAHeartfeltJourneyofLoyaltyLoveandLastingMemories.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782919567/charterschoolassociatescom/wz1qwmw5dbrrb0r9odun/ForeverRipleyAHeartfeltJourneyofLoyaltyLoveandLastingMemories.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782919567/charterschoolassociatescom/wz1qwmw5dbrrb0r9odun/ForeverRipleyAHeartfeltJourneyofLoyaltyLoveandLastingMemories.png","width":1080}])
Few books capture the tenderness of loyalty and the power of memory quite like Forever Ripley by McCall Hoyle.
![Curveball: A Graphic Novel About Resilience, Reinvention, and Finding Joy Beyond the Game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782919456/charterschoolassociatescom/dznf8ihj8wz6gfcafv86/CurveballAGraphicNovelAboutResilienceReinventionandFindingJoyBeyondtheGame.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782919456/charterschoolassociatescom/dznf8ihj8wz6gfcafv86/CurveballAGraphicNovelAboutResilienceReinventionandFindingJoyBeyondtheGame.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782919456/charterschoolassociatescom/dznf8ihj8wz6gfcafv86/CurveballAGraphicNovelAboutResilienceReinventionandFindingJoyBeyondtheGame.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782919456/charterschoolassociatescom/dznf8ihj8wz6gfcafv86/CurveballAGraphicNovelAboutResilienceReinventionandFindingJoyBeyondtheGame.png","width":1080}])
Pablo Cartaya’s Curveball steps up to the plate in this year’s Battle of the Books with a heartfelt, relatable, and visually engaging story that speaks directly to young readers navigating change.
![The Bug Bandits: A Clever, Science‑Powered Adventure for Young Detectives]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782919352/charterschoolassociatescom/jobkxpznunkgoq8lbg9z/TheBugBanditsACleverSciencePoweredAdventureforYoungDetectives.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782919352/charterschoolassociatescom/jobkxpznunkgoq8lbg9z/TheBugBanditsACleverSciencePoweredAdventureforYoungDetectives.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782919352/charterschoolassociatescom/jobkxpznunkgoq8lbg9z/TheBugBanditsACleverSciencePoweredAdventureforYoungDetectives.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782919352/charterschoolassociatescom/jobkxpznunkgoq8lbg9z/TheBugBanditsACleverSciencePoweredAdventureforYoungDetectives.png","width":1080}])
In this year’s Battle of the Books lineup, The Bug Bandits by Jenni L. Walsh bursts onto the scene with a perfect blend of mystery, science, humor, and kid‑powered ingenuity.