The Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary by Candace Fleming

The fifth-grade class at Aesop Elementary school has a reputation for being difficult to teach. They are so "extraordinary" that the only teacher willing to teach them is their former fourth-grade teacher, Mr. Jupiter. ( You might want to read The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary school, first.) Mr. Jupiter, himself, is no ordinary teacher. Most of the other teachers at school agree that he is just plain weird. His methods of teaching border on eccentric, but his students love him and are enthusiastic to learn from his outlandish activities. Some of the humor is definitely corny, but will make you smile, roll your eyes and shake your head, and even laugh. From singing guinea pigs, to students whose names match their personalities, to morals learned from fable-like lessons, this is a fun and silly read that just might teach you some things!

Framed by Gordon Korman

Griffin Bing and his friends are in trouble again. A valuable Super Bowl ring is missing from a school display case. Even though Griffin didn't take it, all of the evidence points to him. Join Griffin and his friends as they try to find the real thief. Will the Man With a Plan be able to prove his innocence? If you enjoyed Swindle and Zoobreak, the first two books about Griffin and his friends, this will be a great pick for you.

Confetti Girl by Diana Lopez

Lina Flores loves volleyball, science, and socks of all colors and designs. Her best friend, Vanessa, lives across the street, and their special bond has always gotten them through every problem until now. Lina is grieving the sudden death of her mother and trying to cope with her dad's grief as well. She feels lonlier still when Vanessa develops an interest in boys and isn't always available when Lina needs her. Lina's grades start to slide, and she is not allowed to play volleyball. Even worse, she begins to feel that her dad loves the books he hides behind more than he loves her. Read this heart-warming book to see how Lina restores her relationship with Vanessa and her dad. She even learns alot about herself in the process.

The Big Field by Mike Lupica

Hutch Hutchinson loves everything about baseball. He especially loves playing shortstop, a position his dad once played professionally until an injury ended his short career. Hutch has always played shortstop and has been the star until Darryl Williams joins the Cardinals and takes over the position. Hutch is moved to second base and feels "second best." He strives to remain a team player and wants desperately to have a closer relationship with his dad, who no longer shows an active interest in baseball. When Hutch sees his dad giving fielding tips to Darryl, he feels angry and betrayed. As the Cardinals advance to the summer league championship, Hutch battles his emotions to remain a good teammate and salvage the relationship with his dad. If you love baseball, you'll feel the excitement of the game within the pages of this book. "Take me out to the ballgame!"

The Potato Chip Puzzles by Eric Berlin

Potato chip tycoon, Dimitri Simon, invites local school teams on a puzzle hunt with the winners receiving a $50,000 prize for their school. Winston Breen and his friends can't wait to tackle the puzzles and bring home the prize money. However; the competition is tough and someone is trying to sabotage the other teams. Although Winston is a puzzle whiz who has proven himself in the past, can he figure out who is cheating and stop them before they win the contest?

You will enjoy trying to solve a variety of brain teasers yourself as you read this fast-paced mystery. Then, you'll want to check out The Puzzling World of Winston Breen, by the same author.