Publishers supply valuable information on the book cover, the jacket, the title page and the back of the title page. On paperback books, look for the genre heading on the spine or the back cover. Most likely, you also will find the reading level by age or grade. For instance, “Young Adult” means the book is suitable for grades 6-8. Many books that are labeled “adult” can be enjoyed by students in grades 10-12, but ensure the content is appropriate for the age of the reader.

Sylvan Learning, along with Book Adventure
(www.bookadventure.com), a free, reading motivation program for students in grades K-8, recommends the following books and literary classics based on grade level.

Elementary School