Best Books Of 2025 For 5th Graders. A robust classroom library with a variety of books — from classic fiction reads to comical graphic novels — will provide students with the necessary support for reading success. Whether you grab a single copy for your classroom library or read aloud or buy a whole class set for a large group novel study, these 20 novels are fantastic for fifth grade.
We’ve compiled a list of books that will keep your 5th grade readers engaged and chatting with one another about the lessons, questions, predictions, and thoughts they have. 2025 is shaping up to be another amazing year for fictional middle grade books!