10 Top realistic fiction books like Swimming with Dolphins by Jessie Paddock

Cover of Swimming with Dolphins by Jessie Paddock

Swimming with Dolphins

By: Jessie Paddock

3.96

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

When 12-year-old KT Wynn learns that she has to move from Iowa City to Florida, she's distraught. N…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Swimming with Dolphins by Jessie Paddock , here is a list of 10 books like this:

Cover of Once Upon a Curse (Tales of the Frog Princess, #3) by E.D. Baker

1. Once Upon a Curse (Tales of the Frog Princess, #3)

By: E.D. Baker

3.91

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

Many years ago a slighted fairy placed a curse on a beautiful young princess--a curse that caused h… read more

Similar categories in E.D. Baker's Once Upon a Curse (Tales of the Frog Princess, #3) book and Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • middle grade
Cover of Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

2. Out of My Mind

By: Sharon M. Draper

3.73

Format: None pages,

Melody is not like most people. She cannot walk or talk, but she has a photographic memory; she can… read more

Similar categories in Sharon M. Draper's Out of My Mind book and Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade

3. The One and Only Ivan

By: Katherine Applegate , Patricia Castelao

3.52

Format: 257 pages, Hardcover

Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accu… read more

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4. Wish

By: Barbara O'Connor

3.85

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. Sh… read more

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5. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

By: Dusti Bowling

3.27

Format: None pages, Hardcover

*"Aven is a perky, hilarious, and inspiring protagonist whose attitude and humor will linger even a… read more

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6. Fish in a Tree

By: Lynda Mullaly Hunt

3.66

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

The author of the beloved One for the Murphysgives readers an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel … read more

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7. No Place for Magic (The Tales of the Frog Princess, #4)

By: E.D. Baker

4.04

Format: 226 pages, Hardcover

When Emma and her beloved frog-turned-prince Eadric travel to Upper Montevista to ask for Eadric's … read more

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8. Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess, #2)

By: E.D. Baker

4.04

Format: 226 pages, Paperback

Emma and Eadric have no sooner turned back into humans (from being frogs) than Emma's mother is in … read more

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9. Hot British Boyfriend

By: Kristy Boyce

3.38

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

After a horrifying public rejection by her crush, Ellie Nichols does what any girl would do: she fl… read more

Similar categories in Kristy Boyce's Hot British Boyfriend book and Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • realistic fiction
Cover of Odder by Katherine Applegate

10. 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 Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
Cover of The One and Only Ruby (The One and Only #3) by Katherine Applegate

11. 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 Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • middle grade
Cover of The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2) by Katherine Applegate

12. The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2)

By: Katherine Applegate

4.23

Format: 342 pages, Hardcover

Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2) book and Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • middle grade
"You are Bob, untamed and undaunted."

-Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2)

"Seems to me there are lots of ways to be brave, Bob," he said."

-Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2)

"When you've been through the worst with someone, you appreciate the best."

-Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2)

"Maybe it's easier to forgive others once you've learned how to forgive yourself."

-Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2)

Cover of Out of My Heart (The Out of My Mind Series) by Sharon M. Draper

13. Out of My Heart (The Out of My Mind Series)

By: Sharon M. Draper

4.21

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

Melody faces her fears to follow her passion in this sequel to Out of My Mind.Melody is a year olde… read more

Similar categories in Sharon M. Draper's Out of My Heart (The Out of My Mind Series) book and Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
Cover of Lila and Hadley by Kody Keplinger

14. Lila and Hadley

By: Kody Keplinger

3.97

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Can a lost girl save a found dog? Find out in this unforgettable story about discovering true frien… read more

Similar categories in Kody Keplinger's Lila and Hadley book and Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
Cover of Twins by Varian Johnson

15. Twins

By: Varian Johnson

4.09

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Coretta Scott King Honor author Varian Johnson teams up with rising cartoonist Shannon Wright for a… read more

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  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
Cover of Blended by Sharon M. Draper

16. Blended

By: Sharon M. Draper

4.16

Format: 308 pages, Hardcover

"You’re so exotic!” “You look so unusual.” “But what are you really?” Eleven-year-old Isabella i… read more

Similar categories in Sharon M. Draper's Blended book and Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
"The doors of Target opened with a welcoming swoosh, and I was instantly distracted. Yeah. Target does that to me. I feel at home. They've got stuff I need. Stuff I don't need. Stuff I didn't even kno…"

-Sharon M. Draper, Blended

Cover of The Baxters (The Baxters, #0) by Karen Kingsbury

17. The Baxters (The Baxters, #0)

By: Karen Kingsbury

4.23

Format: 333 pages, Hardcover

The Baxter family saga begins with a wedding day that tests the bonds of love and hope for each fam… read more

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18. Hummingbird

By: Natalie Lloyd

4.37

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Bestselling author Natalie Lloyd returns with her most personal book to date, a story about a girl … read more

Similar categories in Natalie Lloyd's Hummingbird book and Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
Cover of Ways to Make Sunshine (Ryan Hart, #1) by Renée  Watson

19. Ways to Make Sunshine (Ryan Hart, #1)

By: Renée Watson

3.97

Format: 177 pages, Hardcover

Ryan Hart loves to spend time with her friends, loves to invent recipes, and has a lot on her mind—… read more

Similar categories in Renée Watson's Ways to Make Sunshine (Ryan Hart, #1) book and Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
Cover of Swimming with Dolphins by Jessie Paddock

20. Swimming with Dolphins

By: Jessie Paddock

3.96

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

When 12-year-old KT Wynn learns that she has to move from Iowa City to Florida, she's distraught. N… read more

Similar categories in Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins book and Jessie Paddock's Swimming with Dolphins

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade

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Once Upon a Curse (Tales of the Frog Princess, #3)

E.D. Baker

3.91

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Out of My Mind

Sharon M. Draper

3.73

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Odder

Katherine Applegate

4.25

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The One and Only Ruby (The One and Only #3)

Katherine Applegate

4.28

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Rules

Cynthia Lord

3.97

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Counting by 7s

Holly Goldberg Sloan

4.14

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Because of Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt, #1)

Rob Buyea

4.35

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Amal Unbound

Aisha Saeed

4.18

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