# Books like A Fine, Fine School

**10** books similar to *A Fine, Fine School* by Sharon Creech (Realistic Fiction · grades K–3), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** schools, school principals, school principals in fiction, schools in fiction
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## Similar books

- [Mr. Lincoln's Way](https://readinglist.school/book/mr-lincolns-way) by Patricia Polacco _(Grades 3–8)_ — Shares themes of schools and school principals, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
- [Mr. Tanen's Ties](https://readinglist.school/book/mr-tanens-ties) by Maryann Cocca-Leffler _(Grades K–3)_ — Shares themes of schools and school principals, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Each Kindness](https://readinglist.school/book/each-kindness) by Jacqueline Woodson _(Grades 3–8)_ — Shares themes of schools, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
- [Herbie's Troubles](https://readinglist.school/book/herbies-troubles) by Carol Chapman _(Grades K–3)_ — Shares themes of schools, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
- [Never Spit on Your Shoes](https://readinglist.school/book/never-spit-on-your-shoes) by Denys Cazet _(Grades K–3)_ — Shares themes of schools, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
- [Ruby Holler](https://readinglist.school/book/ruby-holler) by Sharon Creech _(Grades 3–5)_ — Is by Sharon Creech, the same author, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Saving Winslow](https://readinglist.school/book/saving-winslow) by Sharon Creech _(Grades 3–8)_ — Is by Sharon Creech, the same author, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Call Me Hope](https://readinglist.school/book/call-me-hope) by Gretchen Olson _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa](https://readinglist.school/book/cowgirl-kate-and-cocoa) by Erica Silverman _(Grades 2–3)_ — Shares themes of schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (2–3).
- [Secrets of My Hollywood Life](https://readinglist.school/book/secrets-of-my-hollywood-life) by Jen Calonita _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of schools in fiction, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).

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