# Books like Alligator Sue

**10** books similar to *Alligator Sue* by Sharon Arms Doucet (Realistic Fiction · grades 3–5), 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:** tall tales, alligators, identity, alligators, fiction
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## Similar books

- [So B. It](https://readinglist.school/book/so-b-it) by Sarah Weeks _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of identity, both on the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Louisiana Readers' Choice Awards), Grades 3-5 & Grades 6-8 divisions list, and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
- [Avalon High](https://readinglist.school/book/avalon-high) by Meg Cabot _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life](https://readinglist.school/book/dork-diaries-tales-from-a-not-so-fabulous-life) by Rachel Renée Russell _(890L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Black Brother, Black Brother](https://readinglist.school/book/black-brother-black-brother) by Jewell Parker Rhodes _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Blubber](https://readinglist.school/book/blubber) by Judy Blume _(Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Dear Mr. Henshaw](https://readinglist.school/book/dear-mr-henshaw) by Beverly Cleary _(Grades 4–6)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Genesis Begins Again](https://readinglist.school/book/genesis-begins-again) by Alicia D. Williams _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Ghost](https://readinglist.school/book/ghost) by Jason Reynolds _(730L · Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Ghost Boys](https://readinglist.school/book/ghost-boys) by Jewell Parker Rhodes _(360L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Invisible Isabel](https://readinglist.school/book/invisible-isabel) by Sally J. Pla _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).

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