10 must-read realistic fiction books like Bear in the Family by Eric Walters

Cover of Bear in the Family by Eric Walters

Bear in the Family

By: Eric Walters

3.70

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

★“A profound, realistic story of a multiracial family...This brilliantly written tale is a lovely i…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Bear in the Family by Eric Walters , here is a list of 10 books like this:

Cover of The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived, #1) by Lauren Tarshis, Scott Dawson, Georgina Ball

1. The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived, #1)

By: Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson , Georgina Ball

5.00

Format: 303 pages, Hardcover

The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this new fictional series! In … read more

Similar categories in Lauren Tarshis's The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived, #1) book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • chapter books
  • childrens
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2. Swim Team

By: Johnnie Christmas

4.28

Format: 248 pages, Paperback

Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Mana… read more

Similar categories in Johnnie Christmas's Swim Team book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
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3. Odder

By: Katherine Applegate

4.25

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Meet Odder, the Queen of Play: Nobody has her moves. She doesn't just swim to the bottom, s… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Applegate's Odder book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • realistic fiction
  • animals
  • childrens
Cover of A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga

4. A Rover's Story

By: Jasmine Warga

4.28

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover. Meet Resilience, a Mars rover… read more

Similar categories in Jasmine Warga's A Rover's Story book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • childrens
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5. The One and Only Ruby (The One and Only #3)

By: Katherine Applegate

4.28

Format: 210 pages, Hardcover

Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildli… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ruby (The One and Only #3) book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • chapter books
  • animals
  • childrens
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6. The Undercover Book List

By: Colleen Nelson

4.29

Format: 264 pages, Hardcover

He's known as the class troublemaker. She's known as the bookworm. But when every note they send is… read more

Similar categories in Colleen Nelson's The Undercover Book List book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
Cover of The Door of No Return (The Door of No Return, #1) by Kwame Alexander

7. The Door of No Return (The Door of No Return, #1)

By: Kwame Alexander

4.32

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award win… read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's The Door of No Return (The Door of No Return, #1) book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • childrens
"A family tie is like the river. It can bend, but it cannot break."

-Kwame Alexander, The Door of No Return (The Door of No Return, #1)

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8. Living With Viola

By: Rosena Fung

4.17

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

This graphic novel from a debut creator is an exploration of mental health, cultural differences, a… read more

Similar categories in Rosena Fung's Living With Viola book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
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9. Let the Monster Out: A Novel

By: Chad Lucas

4.01

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

An equal parts heart-pounding and heartfelt middle-grade mystery about facing––and accepting––your … read more

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10. Batter Royale: A Graphic Novel

By: Leisl Adams

3.62

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

In Leisl Adams’s fun debut graphic novel, Batter Royale , a talented young chef is selected to part… read more

Similar categories in Leisl Adams's Batter Royale: A Graphic Novel book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • realistic fiction
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11. Stealing Home

By: J. Torres

3.99

Format: 112 pages, Hardcover

When a boy struggles after moving to a Japanese internment camp during WWII, baseball shows him ano… read more

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12. Jude Saves the World

By: Ronnie Riley

4.23

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Jude struggles with some things: focusing at school, feeling like everything rests … read more

Similar categories in Ronnie Riley's Jude Saves the World book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • realistic fiction
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13. Forever Birchwood

By: Danielle Daniel

3.97

Format: 304 pages, ebook

The middle-grade debut of star picture-book author and illustrator Danielle Daniel Adventurous, tr… read more

Similar categories in Danielle Daniel's Forever Birchwood book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • childrens
Cover of Flipping Forward Twisting Backward by Alma Fullerton

14. Flipping Forward Twisting Backward

By: Alma Fullerton

3.94

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

Claire is by far the best gymnast on her team, and she’s well on her way to qualifying for the stat… read more

Similar categories in Alma Fullerton's Flipping Forward Twisting Backward book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • realistic fiction
  • childrens
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15. Apartment 713

By: Kevin Sylvester

4.26

Format: 231 pages, Hardcover

Secret ballrooms, hidden artwork and unlikely friends—welcome to the Regency, where even time moves… read more

Similar categories in Kevin Sylvester's Apartment 713 book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • childrens
Cover of The Stone Child (The Misewa Saga, #3) by David Alexander Robertson

16. The Stone Child (The Misewa Saga, #3)

By: David Alexander Robertson

4.24

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

It's a race against time to save Eli, in this third book in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indi… read more

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17. Bear in the Family

By: Eric Walters

3.70

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

★“A profound, realistic story of a multiracial family...This brilliantly written tale is a lovely i… read more

Similar categories in Eric Walters's Bear in the Family book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • realistic fiction
  • chapter books
  • animals
  • childrens
Cover of Crimson Twill: Witch in the City by Kallie George

18. Crimson Twill: Witch in the City

By: Kallie George

4.03

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

A little witch with a penchant for bright colors and bows has a surprising big-city shopping advent… read more

Similar categories in Kallie George's Crimson Twill: Witch in the City book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • chapter books
  • childrens
Cover of Sneaks by Catherine Egan

19. Sneaks

By: Catherine Egan

3.91

Format: 314 pages, Kindle Edition

Men in Black meets middle school! A school project takes an alien turn when three kids uncover a se… read more

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20. Butt Sandwich & Tree

By: Wesley King

4.22

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wesley King comes a tender and grounded mi… read more

Similar categories in Wesley King's Butt Sandwich & Tree book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • realistic fiction
Cover of Alina in a Pinch by Shenaaz Nanji

21. Alina in a Pinch

By: Shenaaz Nanji

3.98

Format: 88 pages, Paperback

Lunchtime can be lonely when you’re the new kid at school. Moving to a new city means Alina has to… read more

Similar categories in Shenaaz Nanji's Alina in a Pinch book and Eric Walters's Bear in the Family

  • realistic fiction
"We look different, dress different, speak different languages, eat different foods, but we breathe the same air, feel the same pain, and cry the same tears."

-Shenaaz Nanji, Alina in a Pinch

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5.00

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Johnnie Christmas

4.28

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Katherine Applegate

4.25

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4.28

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A.J. Sass

4.37

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Erin Bow

4.31

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Phil Stamper

4.15

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