5th grade books about Magic, Fiction

3 books commonly assigned to 5th grade students explore magic, fiction— every title’s grade range covers 5th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.

What this list holds: All 3 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 5th grade, first published between 1994 and 2001. Themes these books most often share besides magic, fiction: magic (3).

3 5th grade books about magic, fiction

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  1. Magyk

    Angie Sage

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers princesses, wizards and magic.

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  2. The Christmas of the Reddle Moon

    J. Patrick Lewis

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 5. Also covers magic, christmas and santa claus.

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  3. The Mysterious Matter of I. M. Fine

    Diane Stanley

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 5. Also covers magic, mystery and detective stories.

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Magic, Fiction books at other grades

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Other 5th grade themes

Friendship · Family · Courage · Identity · Humor · Adventure · History · Schools

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Frequently asked questions

What magic, fiction books are good for 5th grade students?

3 books exploring magic, fiction have a grade range that covers 5th 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 magic, fiction books grade-appropriate for 5th grade?

Every title's grade range covers 5th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.

How many magic, fiction books are on the 5th grade list?

This page lists 3 5th grade titles about magic, fiction, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.

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