Mason Dixon: Fourth-Grade Disasters

Mason Dixon: Fourth-Grade Disasters
Author: Claudia Mills
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2011-11-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375899596

Here's the second entry in veteran author Claudia Mills' charming middle-grade series, which finds the lovably sardonic title character starting the fourth grade, which he's dreading: everyone in fourth grade is expected to join the school choir. And sing. In front of everyone. Mason can't think of many things he enjoys less than singing. But performing in front of other people might come close; Mason devises a foolproof plan that will keep him out of the spotlight on concert night. Of course, in the world of Mason Dixon, there is no such thing as a foolproof plan. There is only disaster.

Pet Disasters

Pet Disasters
Author: Claudia Mills
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375868739

Nine-year-old Mason's parents keep trying to get him a pet, but until he and his best friend Brody adopt a three-legged dog, he is not interested.

Mason Dixon: Fourth-Grade Disasters

Mason Dixon: Fourth-Grade Disasters
Author: Claudia Mills
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2012-11-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375872752

Here's the second entry in Claudia Mills's charming middle-grade series, that finds the lovably sardonic title character starting the fourth grade, which he's dreading because everyone in fourth grade is expected to join the school choir. And sing. In front of everyone. Mason can't think of many things he enjoys less than singing--but performing in front of other people might come close. Mason devises a foolproof plan that will keep him out of the spotlight on concert night. Of course, in the world of Mason Dixon, there is no such thing as a foolproof plan. There is only disaster.

Fourth Grade Rats

Fourth Grade Rats
Author: Jerry Spinelli
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545348609

A fast, fun, friendship read from the Newbery-award winning author of , Maniac Magee. Fourth graders are tough. They aren't afraid of spiders. They say no to their moms. They push first graders off the swings. And they never, ever cry.Suds knows that now that he's in fourth grade, he's supposed to be a rat. But whenever he tries to act like one, something goes wrong. Can Suds's friend Joey teach him to toughen up...or will Suds remain a fourth grade wimp?

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Author: Judy Blume
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2011-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101564075

Living with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether Fudge is throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing smashed potatoes on walls at Hamburger Heaven, or scribbling all over Peter's homework, he's never far from trouble. He's a two-year-old terror who gets away with everything—and Peter's had enough. When Fudge walks off with Dribble, Peter's pet turtle, it's the last straw. Peter has put up with Fudge too long. How can he get his parents to pay attention to him for a change?

The Trouble with Ants

The Trouble with Ants
Author: Claudia Mills
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2015
Genre: Ants
ISBN: 0385391617

"Science-obsessed fourth grader Nora wants to be like her scientist family and publish a professional research paper on her favorite subject: her ant farm!"--

Mason Dixon

Mason Dixon
Author: Claudia Mills
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375868747

Mason Dixon is his usual pessimistic self as he starts fourth grade, dreading joining the school choir and unenthused about his sports-obsessed teacher who plans for the students to be "making a full-court press on writing."

Fourth-Grade Fuss

Fourth-Grade Fuss
Author: Johanna Hurwitz
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2004-08-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060523433

Yard sales, ice-skating, and surprise parties are just a few of the things that make fourth grade fun. But Julio and his friends know it’s time to get serious when the class begins preparing for the big statewide test at the end of the year. Just thinking about it is enough to give anybody a stomachache! Julio and his best friend, Lucas, are going to try every superstition in the book to make sure they pass. They’ll wear their underwear inside out, use brand-new pencils, and even—gulp—study. But when test day comes, Julio finds out there are some surprises no one can prepare for! Whether one has read about Julio and Lucas and their other classmates before in class clown and class president or this is the first meeting, here is a story that will strike a familiar chord. With the warmth and realism she is known for, beloved author Johanna Hurwitz brings us the hardships and humor of Julio Sanchez’s fourth-grade year.

Wishes for Beginners

Wishes for Beginners
Author: Eileen Cook
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2011-06-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1416998152

The second in a series of books about Willow's adventures as she masters her secret fairy powers, navigates sprite training, tries to ignore her perfect older sister, and maintains a friendship with Katie, the most un-normal of humans. Miranda, the most popular girl in fourth grade, comes to school with exciting news: her older cousin is getting married, and Miranda will be in the bridal party! This is great news for Willow, because Miranda's cousin has hired Willow's mom to provide the cake. She is certain this is her chance to finally get closer to Miranda. She makes it sound as if she is very involved in her mother's bakery and wedding planning business. Suddenly Willow is gaining popularity as the fourth grade expert on all things wedding. The only one who doesn’t seem impressed is her best friend, Katie. Willow thinks she’s finally arrived when Miranda invites her to an exclusive birthday slumber party. The only problem is that it is so exclusive, Katie hasn’t been invited. Then, when Willow tries to use some fairy magic to make Miranda’s cousin’s wedding even bigger and better, everything goes horribly wrong. She might ruin the wedding, blow her first slumber party, and lose her best friend all in one. It’s going to take magic to survive fourth grade.