# Books like Boxes for Katje

**10** books similar to *Boxes for Katje* by Candace Fleming (Realistic Fiction · grades 3–8), 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:** generosity, civilian relief, world war, 1939-1945, cheese
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## Similar books

- [Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!](https://readinglist.school/book/muncha-muncha-muncha) by Candace Fleming _(Grades K–3)_ — Is by Candace Fleming, the same author, shares themes of cheese, and both on the California Young Reader Medal list.
- [On the Day I Died: Stories from the Grave](https://readinglist.school/book/on-the-day-i-died-stories-from-the-grave) by Candace Fleming _(Grades 6–8)_ — Is by Candace Fleming, the same author, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Boy at War](https://readinglist.school/book/boy-at-war) by Harry Mazer _(Grades 4–6)_ — Shares themes of world war, 1939-1945, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [A Fine, Fine School](https://readinglist.school/book/a-fine-fine-school) by Sharon Creech _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon](https://readinglist.school/book/and-the-dish-ran-away-with-the-spoon) by Janet Stevens _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Christopher Mouse: The Tale of a Small Traveler](https://readinglist.school/book/christopher-mouse-the-tale-of-a-small-traveler) by William Wise _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Duke](https://readinglist.school/book/duke) by Kirby Larson _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of world war, 1939-1945, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Each Little Bird That Sings](https://readinglist.school/book/each-little-bird-that-sings) by Deborah Wiles _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Hattie Big Sky](https://readinglist.school/book/hattie-big-sky) by Kirby Larson _(Grades 6–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Henry's Freedom Box](https://readinglist.school/book/henrys-freedom-box) by Ellen Levine _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).

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