Stimulating Reading for 5th and 6th Class Sept 2008

Choosing a book for 5th and 6th class is an important but challenging task as the focus is to promote a positive reading experience for children with a diverse range of interests. The following list of books represents recommended reads that have been tried and tested by Irish primary teachers:

Bill and Fred, by John Quinn
Cherokee, by Creina Mansfield
Deep Water, by Anne Turnbull
Faraway Home, by Marilyn Taylor
Goodnight Mr. Tom, by Michelle Magorian
Holes, by Louis Sachar
I am David, by Anne Holm
Point Blanc, by Anthony Horrowitz
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, by Mildred Taylor
Spy Dog, by Andrew Cope
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, by John Boyne
The Guns of Easter, by Gerard Whelan
The Strongbow Saga, by Judson Roberts
The Wreck of Zanzibar, by Michael Morpurgo
Under the Hawthorn Tree, by Marita Conlon-McKenna

Sites to help you choose.

Reading matters Book Chooser

Whether it’s adventure or romance this book chooser helps readers find what they are looking for.

Cool Reads

Books for 10-15 yr olds reviewed by l0-15yr olds.

Children’s Library.org

Database of International children’s book.

See also: Books we read in the 1950s