# Books like Crispin: The Cross of Lead

**10** books similar to *Crispin: The Cross of Lead* by Avi (Juvenile Fiction · 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

- [A Year Down Yonder](https://readinglist.school/book/a-year-down-yonder) by Richard Peck _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Criss Cross](https://readinglist.school/book/criss-cross) by Lynne Rae Perkins _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [The End of the Beginning](https://readinglist.school/book/the-end-of-the-beginning) by Avi _(Grades 4–8)_ — Is by Avi, the same author, overlapping grades (4–8), and the same era (2000s).
- [All the Blues in the Sky](https://readinglist.school/book/all-the-blues-in-the-sky) by Renée Watson _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Caddie Woodlawn's Family](https://readinglist.school/book/caddie-woodlawn) by Carol Ryrie Brink _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [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, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Dicey's Song](https://readinglist.school/book/diceys-song) by Cynthia Voigt _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Gay Neck, The Story of a Pigeon & Ghond The Hunter](https://readinglist.school/book/gay-neck-the-story-of-a-pigeon) by Dhan Gopal Mukerji _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Ginger Pye](https://readinglist.school/book/ginger-pye) by Eleanor Estes _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Hitty Her First Hundred Years](https://readinglist.school/book/hitty-her-first-hundred-years) by Rachel Field _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).

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