21 must-read middle grade books like Keep It Like a Secret by John David Anderson

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Keep It Like a Secret

By: John David Anderson

3.67

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A heartfelt and unexpected novel about an inseparable brother and sister, from the beloved author o…

If you liked the middle grade plot in Keep It Like a Secret by John David Anderson , here is a list of 21 books like this:

Cover of Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

1. Ferris

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real … read more

Similar categories in Kate DiCamillo's Ferris book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
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2. 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 John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • audiobook
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3. 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 John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
"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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4. The Mystery of Locked Rooms

By: Lindsay Currie

4.03

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Crack the codes. Find the treasure. Escape the house. From the acclaimed author of Scritch Scratch … read more

Similar categories in Lindsay Currie's The Mystery of Locked Rooms book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
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5. Tree. Table. Book.

By: Lois Lowry

4.39

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well… read more

Similar categories in Lois Lowry's Tree. Table. Book. book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
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6. The Night War

By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

4.04

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words com… read more

Similar categories in Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's The Night War book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • audiobook
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7. 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 John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
"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!

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8. 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 John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
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9. Shark Teeth

By: Sherri Winston

4.36

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

From National Book Award longlisted author Sherri Winston comes an important middle grade novel abo… read more

Similar categories in Sherri Winston's Shark Teeth book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
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10. Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

By: Chanel Miller

4.48

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story o… read more

Similar categories in Chanel Miller's Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • audiobook
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11. 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 John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • audiobook
  • middle grade
  • family
  • adventure
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12. Telephone of the Tree

By: Alison McGhee

4.18

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable story of grief and the support of community as a young girl, faced with aching los… read more

Similar categories in Alison McGhee's Telephone of the Tree book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
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13. The Wrong Way Home

By: Kate O'Shaughnessy

4.34

Format: 336 pages, Library Binding

Twelve-year-old Fern believes she's living a noble life--but what if everything she's been told is … read more

Similar categories in Kate O'Shaughnessy's The Wrong Way Home book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
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14. Not the Worst Friend in the World

By: Anne Rellihan

4.14

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Can Lou Bennett keep a secret? She’ll do just about anything to prove herself to her new friend—and… read more

Similar categories in Anne Rellihan's Not the Worst Friend in the World book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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15. Mid-Air

By: Alicia D. Williams

4.34

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wa… read more

Similar categories in Alicia D. Williams's Mid-Air book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • audiobook
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16. 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 John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
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17. Gut Reaction

By: Kirby Larson

4.32

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Author Kirby Larson, and her daughter, debut author, Quinn Wyatt, pen this story that explores wha… read more

Similar categories in Kirby Larson's Gut Reaction book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • audiobook
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18. Faker

By: Gordon Korman

4.14

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

The story of a family of liars... and the son who wants to break the family tradition. Trey know… read more

Similar categories in Gordon Korman's Faker book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
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19. Keeping Pace

By: Laurie Morrison

4.52

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Laurie Morrison’s Keeping Pace is a poignant middle-grade novel about friends-turned-rivals trainin… read more

Similar categories in Laurie Morrison's Keeping Pace book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Keep It Like a Secret by John David  Anderson

20. Keep It Like a Secret

By: John David Anderson

3.67

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A heartfelt and unexpected novel about an inseparable brother and sister, from the beloved author o… read more

Similar categories in John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • audiobook
Cover of Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas

21. Gamerville

By: Johnnie Christmas

3.70

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A video gamer’s championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh, wher… read more

Similar categories in Johnnie Christmas's Gamerville book and John David Anderson's Keep It Like a Secret

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens

18 Best audiobook books like Keep It Like a Secret by John David Anderson

Transform Your Habits

Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Transform Your Habits

The First State of Being

Erin Entrada Kelly

4.14

Transform Your Habits

Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

Dan Gemeinhart

4.54

Transform Your Habits

The Mystery of Locked Rooms

Lindsay Currie

4.03

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20 Top fiction books like The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly

Transform Your Habits

Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Transform Your Habits

A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

Lisa Yee

3.82

Transform Your Habits

The First State of Being

Erin Entrada Kelly

4.14

Transform Your Habits

Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

Dan Gemeinhart

4.54

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