# Books like A Single Shard

**10** books similar to *A Single Shard* by Linda Sue Park (Historical Fiction (Middle Grade) · 920L · grades 5–8), 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:** perseverance, art, mentorship, poverty, determination
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## Similar books

- [Bud, Not Buddy](https://readinglist.school/book/bud-not-buddy) by Christopher Paul Curtis _(950L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of perseverance, both on the Newbery Medal list, and a close reading level (950L vs 920L).
- [The Witch of Blackbird Pond](https://readinglist.school/book/the-witch-of-blackbird-pond) by Elizabeth George Speare _(850L · Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Historical Fiction (Middle Grade)), and a close reading level (850L vs 920L).
- [Island of the Blue Dolphins](https://readinglist.school/book/island-of-the-blue-dolphins) by Scott O'Dell _(1000L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Historical Fiction (Middle Grade)), and a close reading level (1000L vs 920L).
- [Bea and the New Deal Horse](https://readinglist.school/book/bea-and-the-new-deal-horse) by L. M. Elliott _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of perseverance, same genre (Historical Fiction (Middle Grade)), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [The Girl Who Figured It Out](https://readinglist.school/book/the-girl-who-figured-it-out) by Minda Dentler _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of perseverance and determination and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [The Lost Year](https://readinglist.school/book/the-lost-year) by Katherine Marsh _(Grades 6–8)_ — Shares themes of perseverance, same genre (Historical Fiction (Middle Grade)), and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Mr. Popper's Penguins](https://readinglist.school/book/mr-poppers-penguins) by Richard Atwater · Florence Atwater _(910L · Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of determination and a close reading level (910L vs 920L).
- [The Old Man and the Sea](https://readinglist.school/book/the-old-man-and-the-sea) by Ernest Hemingway _(940L · Grades 8–12)_ — Shares themes of perseverance and a close reading level (940L vs 920L).
- [Dragonwings](https://readinglist.school/book/dragonwings) by Laurence Yep _(870L · Grades 6–8)_ — Shares themes of perseverance and a close reading level (870L vs 920L).
- [The House on Mango Street](https://readinglist.school/book/the-house-on-mango-street) by Sandra Cisneros _(870L · Grades 7–10)_ — Shares themes of poverty and a close reading level (870L vs 920L).

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