# Books like Cardboard

**10** books similar to *Cardboard* by Doug TenNapel (Realistic Fiction · grades 6–8), 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.

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## Similar books

- [Cliff-Hanger](https://readinglist.school/book/cliff-hanger) by Alane Ferguson _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Ghost Soldier](https://readinglist.school/book/ghost-soldier) by Elaine Marie Alphin _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Mick Harte Was Here](https://readinglist.school/book/mick-harte-was-here) by Barbara Park _(Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Operation: Dump the Chump](https://readinglist.school/book/operation-dump-the-chump) by Barbara Park _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Orbiting Jupiter](https://readinglist.school/book/orbiting-jupiter) by Gary D. Schmidt _(Grades 7–10)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (7–10).
- [Romiette and Julio](https://readinglist.school/book/romiette-and-julio) by Sharon M. Draper _(Grades 7–10)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (7–10).
- [Unbreakable](https://readinglist.school/book/unbreakable) by Kami Garcia _(Grades 6–8)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret](https://readinglist.school/book/are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret) by Judy Blume _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job](https://readinglist.school/book/baby-sitting-is-a-dangerous-job) by Willo Davis Roberts _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Don't Hurt Laurie](https://readinglist.school/book/dont-hurt-laurie) by Willo Davis Roberts _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–8).

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