17 Top fiction books like Rescue Josh McGuire by

Rescue Josh McGuire

By: None

3.32

Format: None pages, Paperback

Ever since Josh's older brother died, his father has been drinking too much and taking his anger ou…

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Cover of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Mr. Lemoncello's Library, #1) by Chris Grabenstein

1. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Mr. Lemoncello's Library, #1)

By: Chris Grabenstein

4.12

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times BestsellerKyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids, (if not the teac… read more

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  • fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • adventure
"Knowledge not shared remains unknown"

-Chris Grabenstein, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Mr. Lemoncello's Library, #1)

Cover of The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

2. The Crossover

By: Kwame Alexander

4.24

Format: 245 pages, ebook

"With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all t… read more

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  • fiction
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
"Basketball Rule #5 When you stop playing your game you've already lost."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

"He's no longer listening to music, but his tears are loud enough to dance to."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

"Basketball Rule #4 If you miss enough of life's free throws you will pay in the end."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

"Silence doesn't mean we have run out of things to say, only that we are trying not to say them."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

Cover of Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn

3. Wait Till Helen Comes

By: Mary Downing Hahn

4.12

Format: 184 pages, Paperback

Beware of Helen... Heather is such a whiny little brat. Always getting Michael and me into trou… read more

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  • fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
"WHEN YOU'RE READING YOU SHOULD PRETEND YOU'RE REALLY THERE BECAUSE IT WILL MAKE THE BOOK MOR INTERESTING!"

-Mary Downing Hahn, Wait Till Helen Comes

Cover of Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine

4. Citizen: An American Lyric

By: Claudia Rankine

4.27

Format: 169 pages, Paperback

A provocative meditation on race, Claudia Rankine's long-awaited follow up to her groundbreaking bo… read more

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"You can't drive yourself sane."

-Claudia Rankine, Citizen: An American Lyric

"Memory is a tough place. You were there."

-Claudia Rankine, Citizen: An American Lyric

"That's the bruise the ice in the heart was meant to ice."

-Claudia Rankine, Citizen: An American Lyric

"The past is a life sentence, a blunt instrument aimed at tomorrow."

-Claudia Rankine, Citizen: An American Lyric

Cover of Rules by Cynthia Lord

5. Rules

By: Cynthia Lord

3.97

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

This Newbery Honor Book is a heartfelt and witty story about feeling different and finding acceptan… read more

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  • fiction
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
"rules"

-Cynthia Lord, Rules

"No toys in the fish tank "

-Cynthia Lord, Rules

"Just this once, let it be easy."

-Cynthia Lord, Rules

"...choosing words is harder than I thought."

-Cynthia Lord, Rules

Cover of Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig

6. Last Bus to Wisdom

By: Ivan Doig

4.08

Format: 453 pages, Hardcover

The final novel from a great American storyteller. Donal Cameron is being raised by his grandmot… read more

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  • fiction
Cover of Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

7. Number the Stars

By: Lois Lowry

4.00

Format: None pages,

Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war.… read more

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  • fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
Cover of Refugee by Alan Gratz

8. Refugee

By: Alan Gratz

3.16

Format: 288 pages, Kindle Edition

JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming,… read more

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  • fiction
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
Cover of The Red Pony by John Steinbeck

9. The Red Pony

By: John Steinbeck

3.48

Format: 95 pages, Paperback

Young Jody Tiflin lives on his father's California ranch. He is thrilled when his father gives him … read more

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  • fiction
  • animals
  • young adult
"It would be a dreadful thing to tell anyone about it, for it would destroy some fragile structure of truth. It was truth that might be shattered by division."

-John Steinbeck, The Red Pony

"On the fences the shiny blackbirds with red epaulets clicked their dry call. The meadowlarks sang like water, and the wild doves, concealed among the bursting leaves of the oaks, made a sound of rest…"

-John Steinbeck, The Red Pony

"At last he said, "Did you come out of the big mountains?" Gitano shook his head slowly. "No, I walked down the Salinas Valley." The afternoon thought would not let Joey go. "Did you ever go into the …"

-John Steinbeck, The Red Pony

"The grandfather was dresses in a black broadcloth suit and he wore kid congress gaiters and a black tie on a short, hard collar. He carried his black slouch hat in his hand. His white beard was cropp…"

-John Steinbeck, The Red Pony

Cover of Belle Prater's Boy by Ruth White

10. Belle Prater's Boy

By: Ruth White

3.96

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

An alternate cover edition can be found here. When Belle Prater disappears, Belle’s boy, Woodro… read more

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  • fiction
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
Cover of Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

11. 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

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  • fiction
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
Cover of The War That Saved My Life (The War That Saved My Life, #1) by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

12. The War That Saved My Life (The War That Saved My Life, #1)

By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

4.49

Format: 316 pages, Hardcover

An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War 2, from the acclaime… read more

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  • fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
"I don't want to just survive"

-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, The War That Saved My Life (The War That Saved My Life, #1)

"This book made me love reading."

-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, The War That Saved My Life (The War That Saved My Life, #1)

"Saying something stupid doesn't make you stupid," Susan said. " Luckily for all of us."

-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, The War That Saved My Life (The War That Saved My Life, #1)

"We'd escaped. Mam, Hitlers bombs, my one-room prison. Everything. Crazy or not, I was free."

-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, The War That Saved My Life (The War That Saved My Life, #1)

13. Rescue Josh McGuire

By: None

3.32

Format: None pages, Paperback

Ever since Josh's older brother died, his father has been drinking too much and taking his anger ou… read more

Similar categories in None's Rescue Josh McGuire book and None's Rescue Josh McGuire

  • survival
  • adventure
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • young adult
  • fiction
Cover of Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2) by Janet Evanovich

14. Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2)

By: Janet Evanovich

4.11

Format: 326 pages, Paperback

This one's double the fun! Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is still learning the ropes at her cousi… read more

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  • fiction
"You sure you don't want to go?"

-Janet Evanovich, Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2)

"It's not a nice thing to send a penis to a woman. It's disrespectful."

-Janet Evanovich, Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2)

"Stephanie: “I have a list of Kenny's friends. I'm going to run through it."

-Janet Evanovich, Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2)

"It's a penis,' Grandma said. 'Stephanie got it in the mail. It's a pretty good one too."

-Janet Evanovich, Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2)

15. 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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16. A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity

By: Nicholas D. Kristof , Sheryl WuDunn

3.44

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

An essential, galvanizing narrative about making a difference here and abroad--a road map to becomi… read more

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17. The Devil's Arithmetic

By: Jane Yolen

3.00

Format: 432 pages, Paperback

Hannah thinks tonight Passover Seder will be the same as always. But this year she will be mysterio… read more

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18. A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

By: Linda Sue Park

4.01

Format: None pages, Hardcover

A Long Walk to Waterbegins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about a girl in Sudan in 2… read more

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19. Hello, Universe

By: Erin Entrada Kelly

3.49

Format: 465 pages, Hardcover

In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and… read more

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20. 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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21. Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind (Shabanu, #1)

By: Suzanne Fisher Staples

4.73

Format: None pages, Paperback

Life is both sweet and cruel to strong-willed young Shabanu, whose home is the windswept Cholistan … read more

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22. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (Joey Pigza, #1)

By: Jack Gantos

3.60

Format: None pages, Paperback

Joey Pigza can't sit still. He can't pay attention, he can't follow the rules, and he can't help it… read more

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23. The Lorax

By: Dr. Seuss

4.14

Format: None pages, Hardcover

"UNLESS someone like you...cares a whole awful lot...nothing is going to get better...It's not." Lo… read more

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Cover of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor

24. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4)

By: Mildred D. Taylor

3.89

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Why is the land so important to Cassie's family? It takes the events of one turbulent year—the year… read more

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  • fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
"Now one day, maybe I can forgive John Andersen for what he done to these trees, but I ain't gonna forget it. I figure forgiving is not letting something nag at you—rotting you out."

-Mildred D. Taylor, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4)

"It's tough out there, boy, and as long as there are people, there’s gonna be somebody trying to take what you got and trying to drag you down. It's up to you whether you let them or not."

-Mildred D. Taylor, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4)

"As soon as we were outside, I whipped my hand from his. 'What's the matter with you? You know he was wrong.' Stacey swallowed to flush his anger, then said gruffly, "I know it, and you know it, but h…"

-Mildred D. Taylor, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4)

"Biting the hand that feeds you, that's what you're doing Mary Logan, biting the hand that feeds you.' Again Mama laughed, 'If that's the case, Daisy, I don't think I need that little bit of food.' Wi…"

-Mildred D. Taylor, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4)

Cover of Caddie Woodlawn (Caddie Woodlawn, #1) by Carol Ryrie Brink

25. Caddie Woodlawn (Caddie Woodlawn, #1)

By: Carol Ryrie Brink

4.02

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Caddie Woodlawn is a real adventurer. She'd rather hunt than sew and plow than bake, and tries to b… read more

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  • fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • adventure
"Life is just a lot of everyday adventures."

-Carol Ryrie Brink, Caddie Woodlawn (Caddie Woodlawn, #1)

"But every redhead's temper has its limitations."

-Carol Ryrie Brink, Caddie Woodlawn (Caddie Woodlawn, #1)

". . . the three adventurers were overcome by that delicious weariness which suddenly overtakes on at the end of an outdoor day."

-Carol Ryrie Brink, Caddie Woodlawn (Caddie Woodlawn, #1)

". . . the three adventurers were overcome by that delicious weariness which suddenly overtakes one at the end of an outdoor day."

-Carol Ryrie Brink, Caddie Woodlawn (Caddie Woodlawn, #1)

26. Gregor the Overlander (Underland Chronicles, #1)

By: Suzanne Collins

4.06

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

In the irresistible first novel by the author of The Hunger Games, a boy embarks on a dangerous que… read more

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27. One Crazy Summer (Gaither Sisters, #1)

By: Rita Williams-Garcia

4.30

Format: 373 pages, Hardcover

In the summer of 1968, after travelling from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with… read more

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28. Esperanza Rising

By: Pam Muñoz Ryan

4.29

Format: 248 pages, Paperback

Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fan… read more

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29. Rated

By: Melissa Grey

3.59

Format: 323 pages, Hardcover

Societies thrive on order, and the Rating System is the ultimate symbol of organized social mobilit… read more

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  • fiction
  • young adult
"Noah: you two go in, get summer’s necklace thingie, get out, bring it to me and javi Javi: You and me? Noah: yeah I was gonna go over to your place if that was ok Javi: def ok Tamsin: ooooooooohhhh H…"

-Melissa Grey, Rated

Cover of When Katie Met Cassidy by Camille Perri

30. When Katie Met Cassidy

By: Camille Perri

3.10

Format: 264 pages, Hardcover

From the acclaimed author of The Assistants comes another gutsy book about the importance of women … read more

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  • fiction
"Do you like girls? Is. That. A. Thing. You. Do?"

-Camille Perri, When Katie Met Cassidy

"in such a setting a female body in a tuxedo- a tuxedo without a plunging neckline or cropped bottoms paired with stiletto heels, but a proper men’s tux- confused the hell out of people"

-Camille Perri, When Katie Met Cassidy

"this larger than life space was in fact just a room like any other. It struck Katie then how much it was about the people who filled a space with drama and personality, with love and grudges and out-…"

-Camille Perri, When Katie Met Cassidy

12 Best middle grade books like Rescue Josh McGuire by

Transform Your Habits

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Mr. Lemoncello's Library, #1)

Chris Grabenstein

4.12

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The Crossover

Kwame Alexander

4.24

Transform Your Habits

Wait Till Helen Comes

Mary Downing Hahn

4.12

Transform Your Habits

Rules

Cynthia Lord

3.97

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Adam of the Road

Elizabeth Gray Vining , Robert Lawson , Elizabeth Janet Gray

3.77

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Thimble Summer

Elizabeth Enright

3.75

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Shades of Gray

Carolyn Reeder

3.85

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A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt

C. Coco De Young

4.17

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