# Books like Bea and the New Deal Horse

**10** books similar to *Bea and the New Deal Horse* by L. M. Elliott (Historical Fiction (Middle Grade) · 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:** courage, family, perseverance
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## Similar books

- [Hoops](https://readinglist.school/book/hoops-tavares) by Matt Tavares _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of courage and perseverance, both on the Virginia Readers' Choice list, and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Number the Stars](https://readinglist.school/book/number-the-stars) by Lois Lowry _(670L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of courage and family, same genre (Historical Fiction (Middle Grade)), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [The Trumpet of the Swan](https://readinglist.school/book/the-trumpet-of-the-swan) by E.B. White _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of courage, family, and perseverance and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Sarah, Plain and Tall](https://readinglist.school/book/sarah-plain-and-tall) by Patricia MacLachlan _(660L · Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of family, both on the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction list, and same genre (Historical Fiction (Middle Grade)).
- [Amari and the Night Brothers](https://readinglist.school/book/amari-and-the-night-brothers) by B. B. Alston _(Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of courage and family and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Amir and the Jinn Princess](https://readinglist.school/book/amir-and-the-jinn-princess) by M. T. Khan _(Grades 4–8)_ — Shares themes of courage and family and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Code Name Kingfisher](https://readinglist.school/book/code-name-kingfisher) by Liz Kessler _(Grades 4–8)_ — Shares themes of courage and family and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Curveball](https://readinglist.school/book/curveball) by Pablo Cartaya _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of family and perseverance and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Dogtown](https://readinglist.school/book/dogtown) by Katherine Applegate & Gennifer Choldenko _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of courage and perseverance and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Doña Quixote: Rise of the Knight](https://readinglist.school/book/dona-quixote-rise-of-the-knight) by Rey Terciero _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of courage and family and overlapping grades (3–6).

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