# Books like Amos Fortune, Free Man

**10** books similar to *Amos Fortune, Free Man* by Elizabeth Yates (African Americans · grades 3–7), 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.

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## Similar books

- [Bud, Not Buddy](https://readinglist.school/book/bud-not-buddy) by Christopher Paul Curtis _(950L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (4–7).
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- [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 (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Maniac Magee](https://readinglist.school/book/maniac-magee) by Jerry Spinelli _(820L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (4–7).
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- [And Now Miguel](https://readinglist.school/book/and-now-miguel) by Joseph Krumgold _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1950s).
- [Carry On, Mr. Bowditch](https://readinglist.school/book/carry-on-mr-bowditch) by Jean Lee Latham _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1950s).

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