6 Top realistic fiction books like Sunshine on Vinegar Street by Karen Comer

Cover of Sunshine on Vinegar Street by Karen Comer

Sunshine on Vinegar Street

By: Karen Comer

4.27

Format: 299 pages, Kindle Edition

A sweet and emotional novel about friendship, family and accepting change from a fresh new voice.Fr…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Sunshine on Vinegar Street by Karen Comer , here is a list of 6 books like this:

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1. The Puppets of Spelhorst

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.19

Format: 149 pages, Hardcover

From master storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes an original fairy tale—with enchanting illustrations b… read more

Similar categories in Kate DiCamillo's The Puppets of Spelhorst book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • middle grade
  • childrens
"The moon has no master," said the owl. "The moon is its own king." "Or queen," said the girl. The moon rose higher."

-Kate DiCamillo, The Puppets of Spelhorst

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2. 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 Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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3. 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 Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • contemporary
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4. Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer

By: Amy Doak

3.69

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Eleanor Jones has just started at her ninth high school in less than five years. Since she and her … read more

Similar categories in Amy Doak's Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • contemporary
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5. Scar Town

By: Tristan Bancks

4.04

Format: 188 pages, Kindle Edition

Twelve-year-old Will Haddon and his twin friends, Dar and Juno, find a safe full of money and human… read more

Similar categories in Tristan Bancks's Scar Town book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • contemporary
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6. Let’s Never Speak of This Again

By: Megan Williams

3.80

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Award Winner, Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing, 2022 Ella and I have been best … read more

Similar categories in Megan Williams's Let’s Never Speak of This Again book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • realistic fiction
  • contemporary
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7. Silver Linings

By: Katrina Nannestad

4.32

Format: 320 pages, Kindle Edition

A new heartwarming novel set in 1950s Australia from bestselling author Katrina Nannestad Nettie… read more

Similar categories in Katrina Nannestad's Silver Linings book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • middle grade
  • childrens
"How can anyone eat now that Billy is gone? How can we even breathe?"

-Katrina Nannestad, Silver Linings

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8. The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart

By: Samera Kamaleddine

3.65

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Friendship, family and feelings collide in this sparkling middle-grade debut from Matilda Prize win… read more

Similar categories in Samera Kamaleddine's The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • contemporary
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9. The Quiet and the Loud

By: Helena Fox

3.99

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

A heartbreaking, hopeful, and timely novel about holding too tight to family secrets, healing from … read more

Similar categories in Helena Fox's The Quiet and the Loud book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • realistic fiction
  • contemporary
"And for a moment - here, now - we aren't the pregnant girl or the quiet girl. We aren't scared of death, or of memories oozing out of the dark. We are two girls, suspended. Timeless. Immense. Untouch…"

-Helena Fox, The Quiet and the Loud

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10. Huda Was Here

By: H. Hayek

3.74

Format: 286 pages, Kindle Edition

Huda hatches a bold plan to help her dad get a job - which lands her and her brother in all kinds o… read more

Similar categories in H. Hayek's Huda Was Here book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • middle grade
  • contemporary
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11. Scout and the Rescue Dogs

By: Dianne Wolfer

4.00

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

A celebration of community, adventure, kindness and, above all, dogs! The summer holidays have fin… read more

Similar categories in Dianne Wolfer's Scout and the Rescue Dogs book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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12. Birdy

By: Sharon Kernot

4.27

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Maddy is mute. Since the Incident she has barely spoken. And now she and her mother and brother are… read more

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13. Being Jimmy Baxter

By: Fiona Lloyd

4.02

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

A gently funny yet powerful coming-of-age middle grade novel about surviving the odds, unlikely fri… read more

Similar categories in Fiona Lloyd's Being Jimmy Baxter book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Real Pigeons Flap Out (Real Pigeons #11) by Andrew McDonald

14. Real Pigeons Flap Out (Real Pigeons #11)

By: Andrew McDonald

3.18

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys an… read more

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15. The Mud Puddlers

By: Pamela Rushby

4.40

Format: 190 pages, Kindle Edition

What lies hidden in the mud? What might happen if you look at it too long? And what will happen if … read more

Similar categories in Pamela Rushby's The Mud Puddlers book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • childrens
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16. The Kindness Project

By: Deborah Abela

4.59

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

None read more

Similar categories in Deborah Abela's The Kindness Project book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • middle grade
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17. Leo and Ralph

By: Peter Carnavas

4.42

Format: 180 pages, Kindle Edition

From award-winning storyteller Peter Carnavas comes this stellar novel about space, starting over a… read more

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Cover of Sunshine on Vinegar Street by Karen Comer

18. Sunshine on Vinegar Street

By: Karen Comer

4.27

Format: 299 pages, Kindle Edition

A sweet and emotional novel about friendship, family and accepting change from a fresh new voice.Fr… read more

Similar categories in Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • contemporary
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19. Queen Narelle

By: Sally Murphy

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A beautiful and moving story of friendship, family and love from award-winning author, Sally Murphy… read more

Similar categories in Sally Murphy's Queen Narelle book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

Cover of Six Summers of Tash and Leopold by Danielle Binks

20. Six Summers of Tash and Leopold

By: Danielle Binks

4.41

Format: 261 pages, Kindle Edition

Leopold and Alytash – Leo and Tash – are neighbours who used to be best friends, but aren’t anymore… read more

Similar categories in Danielle Binks's Six Summers of Tash and Leopold book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • middle grade
  • contemporary
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21. Inkflower

By: Suzy Zail

4.29

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

A gritty YA novel about family secrets, hope and healing. Based on a true story.Lisa’s father has s… read more

Similar categories in Suzy Zail's Inkflower book and Karen Comer's Sunshine on Vinegar Street

  • realistic fiction

9 Best contemporary books like Sunshine on Vinegar Street by Karen Comer

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Runt

Craig Silvey

4.46

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Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer

Amy Doak

3.69

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Scar Town

Tristan Bancks

4.04

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Let’s Never Speak of This Again

Megan Williams

3.80

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20 best-selling fiction books like Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

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Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

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

Katherine Applegate

4.46

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A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

Lisa Yee

3.82

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The First State of Being

Erin Entrada Kelly

4.14

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