# Books like A Wrinkle in Time

**10** books similar to *A Wrinkle in Time* by Madeleine L'Engle (Children's Science Fiction · 740L · grades 5–7), 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:** good vs evil, scientific imagination, individuality, family love, conformity
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## Similar books

- [The Crossover](https://readinglist.school/book/the-crossover) by Kwame Alexander _(750L · Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+2 more shared lists) and a close reading level (750L vs 740L).
- [The Giver](https://readinglist.school/book/the-giver) by Lois Lowry _(760L · Grades 6–8)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+2 more shared lists) and a close reading level (760L vs 740L).
- [Walk Two Moons](https://readinglist.school/book/walk-two-moons) by Sharon Creech _(770L · Grades 5–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+2 more shared lists) and a close reading level (770L vs 740L).
- [Holes](https://readinglist.school/book/holes) by Louis Sachar _(660L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+2 more shared lists) and a close reading level (660L vs 740L).
- [The Tale of Despereaux](https://readinglist.school/book/the-tale-of-despereaux) by Kate DiCamillo _(670L · Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+2 more shared lists) and a close reading level (670L vs 740L).
- [Stargirl](https://readinglist.school/book/stargirl) by Jerry Spinelli _(Grades 6–9)_ — Shares themes of individuality and conformity and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [The One and Only Ivan](https://readinglist.school/book/the-one-and-only-ivan) by Katherine Applegate _(570L · Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+2 more shared lists) and a close reading level (570L vs 740L).
- [Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone](https://readinglist.school/book/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone) by J.K. Rowling _(880L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of good vs evil and a close reading level (880L vs 740L).
- [Dear Mr. Henshaw](https://readinglist.school/book/dear-mr-henshaw) by Beverly Cleary _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Shiloh](https://readinglist.school/book/shiloh) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor _(890L · Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+1 more shared list) and a close reading level (890L vs 740L).

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