15 must-read realistic fiction books like Paws by Kate Foster

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Paws

By: Kate Foster

4.34

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

At home, Alex’s best friend is Kevin the cockapoo, although what he wants most of all is a friend a…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Paws by Kate Foster , here is a list of 15 books like this:

1. Meet Alice (Our Australian Girl - Alice, #1)

By: Davina Bell

3.65

Format: 432 pages, Paperback

It's 1918 . . . and Alice lives with her big family by the Swan River in Perth, while on the other … read more

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2. The One and Only Family (The One and Only #4)

By: Katherine Applegate

4.46

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

For more than a decade, readers have been enchanted by the modern classic The One and Only Ivan , a… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Family (The One and Only #4) book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • family
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3. Simon Sort of Says

By: Erin Bow

4.31

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a ho… read more

Similar categories in Erin Bow's Simon Sort of Says book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • contemporary
"Dad picks Denver [to get his rabies shots], and he's totally fine, but he's going to be away for three days. "Just like Jesus," Mom says. I can hear the phone say, "Isobel!"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"In the tabernacle did the [squirrel]--" "Eat the Host?" says Dad. "Yes he did." "And was it--" "Consecrated?" says Dad. "Yes it was." ... "What, uh, happened to the squirrel?" "That squirrel is now 3…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"The dog- Todd?- looks up from its leaking beer, puffs a sigh, then crosses the room to head-butt the fridge door closed. "Ummm" I manage "Did you see he got a--" "It's okay," she says. "He only has o…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

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4. The First State of Being

By: Erin Entrada Kelly

4.14

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

When twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed fo… read more

Similar categories in Erin Entrada Kelly's The First State of Being book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2) by Dan Gemeinhart

5. Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

By: Dan Gemeinhart

4.54

Format: 282 pages, Hardcover

From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart comes a standalone companion to the critic… read more

Similar categories in Dan Gemeinhart's Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2) book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • contemporary
"But it's not the sandwich that matter Coyote. It's someone bringing you the sandwich."

-Dan Gemeinhart, Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

"I'm gonna go ahead a fast-forward the story a bit here. Because, basically some boring stuff happened and then some very exciting stuff happened, and I think it's best to just skip the crust and go s…"

-Dan Gemeinhart, Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

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6. Runt

By: Craig Silvey

4.46

Format: 352 pages, Kindle Edition

A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author … read more

Similar categories in Craig Silvey's Runt book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • dogs
  • family
  • contemporary
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7. Becoming Brianna (Emmie & Friends #4)

By: Terri Libenson

4.12

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

National bestselling author Terri Libenson returns with another endearing, relatable story of frien… read more

Similar categories in Terri Libenson's Becoming Brianna (Emmie & Friends #4) book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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8. And Then, Boom!

By: Lisa Fipps

4.69

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A gripping new novel-in-verse by the author of the Printz Honor-winning Starfish , featuring a pove… read more

Similar categories in Lisa Fipps's And Then, Boom! book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • contemporary
"Friendship is being there to notice someone's about to fall, to try to keep them from falling, to catch them when they fall or to cushion the blow when they do, to feel what they're feeling, and to u…"

-Lisa Fipps, And Then, Boom!

Cover of Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #8) by Katy Farina

9. Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #8)

By: Katy Farina

4.29

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's litt… read more

Similar categories in Katy Farina's Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #8) book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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10. Louder Than Hunger

By: John Schu

4.55

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as… read more

Similar categories in John Schu's Louder Than Hunger book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • family
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11. Deep Water

By: Jamie Sumner

4.21

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

An impactful, gripping middle grade novel in verse from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner that spans on… read more

Similar categories in Jamie Sumner's Deep Water book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • contemporary
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12. The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn

By: Sally J. Pla

4.57

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Neurodivergent Maudie is ready to spend an amazing summer with her dad, but will she find the coura… read more

Similar categories in Sally J. Pla's The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • autistic spectrum disorder
  • family
  • contemporary
  • disability
Cover of Katie the Catsitter (Katie the Catsitter, #1) by Colleen A.F. Venable

13. Katie the Catsitter (Katie the Catsitter, #1)

By: Colleen A.F. Venable

4.19

Format: 229 pages, Hardcover

A new middle-grade graphic novel series about growing up, friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cat… read more

Similar categories in Colleen A.F. Venable's Katie the Catsitter (Katie the Catsitter, #1) book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski

14. What Happened to Rachel Riley?

By: Claire Swinarski

4.23

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

An eighth grader uses social media posts, passed notes, and other clues to find out why a formerly … read more

Similar categories in Claire Swinarski's What Happened to Rachel Riley? book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • contemporary
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15. Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II

By: Adam Gidwitz

4.17

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Max Bretzfeld doesn’t want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the firs… read more

Similar categories in Adam Gidwitz's Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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16. Until The Road Ends

By: Phil Earle

4.26

Format: None pages, Paperback

Until the Road Ends is the eagerly awaited new novel from the bestselling author of When the Sky T… read more

Similar categories in Phil Earle's Until The Road Ends book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • dogs
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17. Unstuck

By: Barbara Dee

4.07

Format: 286 pages, Kindle Edition

From critically acclaimed author Barbara Dee comes a middle grade novel about a girl whose struggle… read more

Similar categories in Barbara Dee's Unstuck book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • contemporary
"Remember, you don't write to win a trophy. You write because you love to, and because there's a story you want to tell. That's the prize you give yourself, and it's the only one that matters."

-Barbara Dee, Unstuck

"I thought your writing was going better lately. So why are you forcing yourself to write something different? I mean besides your story, which is what you really want to write. What you need to write…"

-Barbara Dee, Unstuck

"I guess if you're a superstar like Dahlia, people expect you to win every contest, get perfect grades, go to a fancy college, even if that's not who you really are. Maybe if you're Journey, people ex…"

-Barbara Dee, Unstuck

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18. Exit Through the Gift Shop

By: Maryam Master

4.10

Format: None pages, ebook

Anahita Rosalind Ghorban-Galaszczuk (yes, that really is her name but you can call her Ana) is disc… read more

Similar categories in Maryam Master's Exit Through the Gift Shop book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • contemporary
Cover of Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II by Candace Fleming

19. Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II

By: Candace Fleming

4.15

Format: 371 pages, Hardcover

From award-winning author Candace Fleming, comes the powerful and fascinating story of the brave an… read more

Similar categories in Candace Fleming's Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Best Friends for Never (Katie the Catsitter, #2) by Colleen A.F. Venable

20. Best Friends for Never (Katie the Catsitter, #2)

By: Colleen A.F. Venable

4.23

Format: 224 pages, Library Binding

Katie loves skating with the Wheelas and the fact that she’s officially a superhero sidekick. But n… read more

Similar categories in Colleen A.F. Venable's Best Friends for Never (Katie the Catsitter, #2) book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Secret Library by Kekla Magoon

21. The Secret Library

By: Kekla Magoon

3.84

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Travel through time with National Book Award Finalist Kekla Magoon in a page-turning fantasy advent… read more

Similar categories in Kekla Magoon's The Secret Library book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • middle grade
  • family
Cover of The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi

22. The Partition Project

By: Saadia Faruqi

4.23

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

In this engaging and moving middle grade novel, Saadia Faruqi writes about a contemporary Pakistani… read more

Similar categories in Saadia Faruqi's The Partition Project book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • contemporary
Cover of Tryouts (The Brinkley Yearbooks #2) by Sarah Sax

23. Tryouts (The Brinkley Yearbooks #2)

By: Sarah Sax

3.96

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

It's warm up time in this newest installment in the Brinkley Yearbook series. Will Alexandra make t… read more

Similar categories in Sarah Sax's Tryouts (The Brinkley Yearbooks #2) book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • school
  • contemporary
Cover of The Racc Pack by Stephanie  Cooke

24. The Racc Pack

By: Stephanie Cooke

4.05

Format: 184 pages, Hardcover

Live life in the trash lane with this first entry in a hilarious middle grade graphic novel series … read more

Similar categories in Stephanie Cooke's The Racc Pack book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Secrets and Sidekicks (Katie the Catsitter, #3) by Colleen A.F. Venable

25. Secrets and Sidekicks (Katie the Catsitter, #3)

By: Colleen A.F. Venable

4.31

Format: 224 pages, Library Binding

Still training to be a sidekick, Katie protects the city against mysterious robot attacks--while tr… read more

Similar categories in Colleen A.F. Venable's Secrets and Sidekicks (Katie the Catsitter, #3) book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Detective’s Guide to Ocean Travel by Nicki Greenberg

26. The Detective’s Guide to Ocean Travel

By: Nicki Greenberg

3.88

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

For as long as she can remember, Pepper Stark has wanted one thing: to join her father, the Captain… read more

Similar categories in Nicki Greenberg's The Detective’s Guide to Ocean Travel book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko

27. The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

By: Gennifer Choldenko

4.55

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Readers will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank in Newbery-Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko’s gr… read more

Similar categories in Gennifer Choldenko's The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • contemporary
Cover of Paws by Kate  Foster

28. Paws

By: Kate Foster

4.34

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

At home, Alex’s best friend is Kevin the cockapoo, although what he wants most of all is a friend a… read more

Similar categories in Kate Foster's Paws book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • childrens
  • school
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • dogs
  • autistic spectrum disorder
  • family
  • contemporary
  • disability
Cover of The Power of Positive Pranking by Nat Amoore

29. The Power of Positive Pranking

By: Nat Amoore

4.56

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

The outrageous story of three best friends, one greedy mayor and a whole lot of pranking. Green … read more

Similar categories in Nat Amoore's The Power of Positive Pranking book and Kate Foster's Paws

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of Baby-Sitter's on Board (the Baby-Sitters Club Super Special 1) (Babysitters Specials) by Martin Ann M

30. Baby-Sitter's on Board (the Baby-Sitters Club Super Special 1) (Babysitters Specials)

By: Martin Ann M

4.32

Format: None pages, Paperback

None read more

Similar categories in Martin Ann M's Baby-Sitter's on Board (the Baby-Sitters Club Super Special 1) (Babysitters Specials) book and Kate Foster's Paws

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31. Spies in the Sky

By: Beverley McWilliams

4.51

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Sometimes we must do things we don't want to, even if they frighten us. Royal Blue is a royal ra… read more

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