7 must-read history books like Dorothy the Brave by Meghan P. Browne

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Dorothy the Brave

By: Meghan P. Browne

3.99

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The empowering story of a real-life Rosie the Riveter who served as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.…

If you liked the history plot in Dorothy the Brave by Meghan P. Browne , here is a list of 7 books like this:

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1. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

By: E.L. Konigsburg

3.76

Format: None pages,

When suburban Claudia Kincaid decides to run away, she knows she doesn't just want to run from some… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16 by Moshe Kasher

2. Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16

By: Moshe Kasher

3.50

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Rising young comedian Moshe Kasher is lucky to be alive. He started using drugs when he was just 12… read more

Similar categories in Moshe Kasher's Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16 book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • nonfiction
  • biography

3. Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music

By: Margarita Engle , Rafael López

3.40

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Girls cannot be drummers.Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule--unti… read more

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4. Hot Dog

By: Doug Salati

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and ov… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

By: Christopher Denise

4.51

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A Caldecott Honor Winner and  New York Times  Bestseller!  A determined Owl builds strength and … read more

Similar categories in Christopher Denise's Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

By: Jon Klassen

4.26

Format: 105 pages, None

Jon Klassen's retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale.In a big abandoned house, on a barren hi… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. Something Like Home

By: Andrea Beatriz Arango

4.31

Format: 256 pages, Library Binding

A novel in verse in which a lost dog helps a lonely girl find a way home to her family . . . only f… read more

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  • childrens
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8. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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9. A First Time for Everything

By: Dan Santat

4.39

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkwa… read more

Similar categories in Dan Santat's A First Time for Everything book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • nonfiction
  • biography
  • childrens
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10. Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

By: Pedro Martín

4.27

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy’s family and t… read more

Similar categories in Pedro Martín's Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • nonfiction
  • biography
  • childrens
"It was like the driveway at Disneyland but with way more automatic weapons."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

"I like to say that my stories are 100% true 90% of the time. My memory and my heart like to play tricks on each other. The results are what makes my stories."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

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11. 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

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  • childrens
"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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12. Huda F Cares?

By: Huda Fahmy

4.21

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

In this laugh-out-loud funny sequel to the graphic novel Huda F Are You?, the Fahmys are off to Dis… read more

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"Y'know, you catch more flies with honey..." "I don't know why people say that. You can catch flies with garbage too."

-Huda Fahmy, Huda F Cares?

"We don't know they're friends. They could be brother and sister." "Impossible. They're smiling." "You're right. They're definitely not related."

-Huda Fahmy, Huda F Cares?

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13. How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book From a multi-award-winning pair comes a deeply affecting … read more

Similar categories in Carole Boston Weatherford's How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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14. Song for a Whale

By: Lynne Kelly

4.23

Format: 303 pages, Hardcover

The story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the … read more

Similar categories in Lynne Kelly's Song for a Whale book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • childrens
"A sound can move anything if it's strong enough."

-Lynne Kelly, Song for a Whale

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15. The Day You Begin

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.44

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner Raf… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The Day You Begin book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Sunshine: A Graphic Novel

By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka

4.55

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The extraordinary--and extraordinarily powerful--follow-up to HEY, KIDDO. When Jarrett J. Krosoc… read more

Similar categories in Jarrett J. Krosoczka's Sunshine: A Graphic Novel book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • nonfiction
  • biography
Cover of Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion by Shannon Stocker

17. Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion

By: Shannon Stocker

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Paperback

This picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. T… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Stocker's Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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18. Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed

By: Dashka Slater

4.30

Format: 480 pages, Hardcover

When a high school student started a private Instagram account that used racist and sexist memes to… read more

Similar categories in Dashka Slater's Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • nonfiction
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19. 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

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  • childrens
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20. The Last Stand

By: Antwan Eady

4.40

Format: 24 pages, Hardcover

The author of Nigel and the Moon, delivers a tender intergenerational story inspired by his childho… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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21. Nour's Secret Library

By: Wafa' Tarnowska

4.35

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin b… read more

Similar categories in Wafa' Tarnowska's Nour's Secret Library book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
"When we read, we see the world through others’ eyes. Our differences seem smaller, and the divisions that lead to war can break down."

-Wafa' Tarnowska, Nour's Secret Library

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22. Up and Adam

By: Debbie Zapata

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A winning, uplifting story about a boy with Down syndrome who helps his neighbors in the aftermath … read more

Similar categories in Debbie Zapata's Up and Adam book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • picture books
  • childrens
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23. Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game (Graphic Novel Memoir)

By: Colin Kaepernick

3.84

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Colin Change the Game is an inspiring high school graphic novel memoir for readers 12 and up from … read more

Similar categories in Colin Kaepernick's Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game (Graphic Novel Memoir) book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • nonfiction
  • biography
Cover of My Town/Mi Pueblo (Bilingual English-Spanish Edition) by Nicholas Solis

24. My Town/Mi Pueblo (Bilingual English-Spanish Edition)

By: Nicholas Solis

4.37

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this bilingual picture book, cousins from opposite sides of the border visit each other’s towns … read more

Similar categories in Nicholas Solis's My Town/Mi Pueblo (Bilingual English-Spanish Edition) book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • picture books
  • childrens
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25. Luna's Green Pet

By: Kirsten Pendreigh

4.55

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Luna longs for a pet but the apartment building where she and her family live has a very strict NO … read more

Similar categories in Kirsten Pendreigh's Luna's Green Pet book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • picture books
  • childrens
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26. Troublemaker

By: John Cho

4.03

Format: 214 pages, Hardcover

An instant New York Times bestselller!An Indiebound bestseller!Troublemaker follows the events of t… read more

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  • childrens
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27. Fighting for YES!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann

By: Maryann Cocca-Leffler

4.38

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From a very young age, Judy Heumann heard the word NO. When she wanted to attend public school, the… read more

Similar categories in Maryann Cocca-Leffler's Fighting for YES!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
Cover of Cher Ami: Based on the World War I Legend of the Fearless Pigeon by Mélisande Potter

28. Cher Ami: Based on the World War I Legend of the Fearless Pigeon

By: Mélisande Potter

3.95

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An inspiring picture book that explores the true story of Cher Ami: a heroic messenger pigeon who s… read more

Similar categories in Mélisande Potter's Cher Ami: Based on the World War I Legend of the Fearless Pigeon book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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29. Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

By: Katherine Rundell

4.18

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

The day Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.… read more

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  • childrens
"I'm no philosopher, and I prefer, in an ideal world, to go uneaten. (p. 111)"

-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

"What is this rainfall of children? Did I go sailing just to have storms of infants cascading down my sail at me? (p. 74)"

-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

"Nighthand grunted, and signalled for another bottle of wine. "Are you sure?" said Irian. "Shouldn't we keep our wits about us?" "I see no reason to. I prefer the world drunk. It disappoints me less."…"

-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

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30. Dolly!: The Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream

By: Robyn McGrath

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A rhythmically told and vibrantly illustrated picture book biography of Dolly  an American icon bel… read more

Similar categories in Robyn McGrath's Dolly!: The Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • biography
  • childrens
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31. Dorothy the Brave

By: Meghan P. Browne

3.99

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The empowering story of a real-life Rosie the Riveter who served as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.… read more

Similar categories in Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave book and Meghan P. Browne's Dorothy the Brave

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • military fiction
  • picture books
  • world war ii
  • nonfiction

25 Best childrens books like Dorothy the Brave by Meghan P. Browne

Transform Your Habits

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

E.L. Konigsburg

3.76

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

Transform Your Habits

The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

Jon Klassen

4.26

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15 best-selling childrens books like Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

Transform Your Habits

The Eyes and the Impossible

Dave Eggers

4.25

Transform Your Habits

Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity

Nicholas Day

4.15

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The Lost Year

Katherine Marsh

4.50

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