4 Kids in 5E & 1 Crazy Year

Reach for this book when your child feels like they do not fit the traditional mold of a student or struggles with the feeling of being behind their peers. This story follows four unique fifth graders in a classroom nicknamed the 'holding pen' for misfits and troublemakers. Under the guidance of a teacher who values their voices over their test scores, these students discover that their differences are actually hidden strengths. It is a heartfelt exploration of self-worth and neurodiversity that normalizes the struggle of learning disabilities. Parents will appreciate how it validates the emotional toll of school-related stress while offering a hopeful path toward self-acceptance. It is an ideal choice for middle-grade readers navigating the social and academic pressures of upper elementary school.