# 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

- [A Long Walk to Water](https://readinglist.school/book/a-long-walk-to-water) by Linda Sue Park _(720L · Grades 5–8)_ — Is by Linda Sue Park, the same author, shares themes of perseverance, and a close reading level (720L 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).
- [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).
- [Project Mulberry](https://readinglist.school/book/project-mulberry) by Linda Sue Park _(Grades 3–8)_ — Is by Linda Sue Park, the same author, overlapping grades (3–8), and the same era (2000s).
- [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).
- [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).
- [Chains](https://readinglist.school/book/chains) by Laurie Halse Anderson _(780L · Grades 5–9)_ — Same genre (Historical Fiction (Middle Grade)), a close reading level (780L vs 920L), and the same era (2000s).
- [Number the Stars](https://readinglist.school/book/number-the-stars) by Lois Lowry _(670L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Historical Fiction (Middle Grade)), and a close reading level (670L vs 920L).
- [Surviving the Applewhites](https://readinglist.school/book/surviving-the-applewhites) by Stephanie S. Tolan _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of art and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler](https://readinglist.school/book/from-the-mixed-up-files-of-mrs-basil-e-frankweiler) by E.L. Konigsburg _(700L · Grades 4–6)_ — Shares themes of art, both on the Newbery Medal list, and a close reading level (700L vs 920L).

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