4th grade books about Coming of Age

3 books commonly assigned to 4th grade students explore coming of age— every title’s grade range covers 4th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.

Reading difficulty: the typical 4th grade text-complexity band is 7401010L (Common Core Appendix A). Of the 3 coming of age titles here with a Lexile score, 2 are grade-level, 1 is more accessible, and 0 are stretch texts. Match a book to your reader’s measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.

3 4th grade books about coming of age

Coming of Age books at other grades

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Other 4th grade themes

Friendship · Family · Adventure · Imagination · Growing Up · Courage · School · Bullying

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Frequently asked questions

What coming of age books are good for 4th grade students?

3 books exploring coming of age have a grade range that covers 4th grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.

Are these coming of age books grade-appropriate for 4th grade?

Every title's grade range covers 4th grade. The typical 4th grade text-complexity band is 740–1010L (Common Core Appendix A); of the 3 books here with a Lexile score, 2 are grade-level, 1 more accessible, and 0 a stretch. Match a book to your reader's measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.

How many coming of age books are on the 4th grade list?

This page lists 3 4th grade titles about coming of age, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.

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