5th grade books about People with Disabilities
3 books commonly assigned to 5th grade students explore people with disabilities— 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 1996 and 2009.
3 5th grade books about people with disabilities
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Earthquake Terror
Peg KehretCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 5. Also covers earthquakes, survival, brothers and sisters.
Tangerine
Edward BloorCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 8. Also covers people with visual disabilities, brothers and diaries.
The Giant Slayer
Iain LawrenceCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 6. Also covers storytelling, fathers and daughters, imagination.
People with Disabilities books at other grades
Other 5th grade themes
Friendship · Family · Courage · Identity · Humor · Adventure · History · Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What people with disabilities books are good for 5th grade students?
3 books exploring people with disabilities 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 people with disabilities 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 people with disabilities books are on the 5th grade list?
This page lists 3 5th grade titles about people with disabilities, 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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