Many fourth graders have the same favorite books: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, and Spy School. Aaron Paye, a fourth grader in Mr. Seme's class, says, “I like Big Nate because he is funny and hilarious.”

Ms. Guider thinks that Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, and Spy School are so popular because they hold your attention and don't get boring. They are also easy, and they flow. She says, “All my children have read them, they are like dessert books.” “They aren't similar — Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Big Nate are comedy friendship and Spy School is adventure mystery.”

Some other fourth grade favorites include The One and Only series, Harry Potter, and I Survived. Trixie Bershow says, “I love Harry Potter because it is exciting and adventurous, I love all the spells.” Another fourth grader, Enzo Rodel, said, “I like I Survived because I like the stories. My favorite book is D-Day.” Evan Lopez, a fourth grader in Mr. Seme's class, says, “I like The One and Only Ivan because there is a gorilla trapped in a circus and he gets moved to a nature park.” Charlotte Hutchinson, a fourth grader in Ms. Rainey's class, states, “My favorite book is Greenglass House, I just say my favorite book is the one I am reading right now. My least favorite book is JoJo Moyes... because she is full of herself and is spoiled.”

Ms. Guider and Ms. Hove have also noticed that fourth graders tend to prefer graphic novels and fifth graders tend to prefer novels. “I prefer novels,” says fourth grader Pepin Gihring. “I think graphic novels are dessert books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Spy School and Big Nate, I think that is why graphic novels are more popular.”