# Books like A Wish in the Dark

**10** books similar to *A Wish in the Dark* by Christina Soontornvat, 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.

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## Similar books

- [All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team](https://readinglist.school/book/all-thirteen-the-incredible-cave-rescue-of-the-thai-boys-soccer-team) by Christina Soontornvat _(Grades 6–12)_ — Is by Christina Soontornvat, the same author and overlapping grades (6–12).
- [The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1)](https://readinglist.school/book/the-guardian-test) by Christina Soontornvat _(Grades 2–5)_ — Is by Christina Soontornvat, the same author and overlapping grades (2–5).
- [Amari and the Night Brothers](https://readinglist.school/book/amari-and-the-night-brothers) by B. B. Alston _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret](https://readinglist.school/book/are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret) by Judy Blume _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Blubber](https://readinglist.school/book/blubber) by Judy Blume _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Charlie and the Chocolate Factory](https://readinglist.school/book/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory) by Roald Dahl _(810L · Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library](https://readinglist.school/book/escape-from-mr-lemoncellos-library) by Chris Grabenstein _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Frindle](https://readinglist.school/book/frindle) by Andrew Clements _(830L · Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Fudge-a-Mania](https://readinglist.school/book/fudge-a-mania) by Judy Blume _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Hatchet](https://readinglist.school/book/hatchet) by Gary Paulsen _(1020L · Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (5–8).

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