# Books like Danny, the Champion of the World

**10** books similar to *Danny, the Champion of the World* by Roald Dahl (Humor · grades 3–6), 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:** criminals, adventure stories, poaching, fathers and sons
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## Similar books

- [Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator](https://readinglist.school/book/charlie-and-the-great-glass-elevator) by Roald Dahl _(Grades 4–6)_ — Is by Roald Dahl, the same author, overlapping grades (4–6), and the same era (1970s).
- [How to Eat Fried Worms](https://readinglist.school/book/how-to-eat-fried-worms) by Thomas Rockwell _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Humor), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days](https://readinglist.school/book/be-a-perfect-person-in-just-three-days) by Stephen Manes _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Humor), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Charlie and the Chocolate Factory](https://readinglist.school/book/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory) by Roald Dahl _(810L · Grades 3–6)_ — Is by Roald Dahl, the same author and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Dog Breath](https://readinglist.school/book/dog-breath) by Dav Pilkey _(Grades 2–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Humor), and overlapping grades (2–8).
- [Flipped](https://readinglist.school/book/flipped) by Wendelin Van Draanen _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Humor), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Sam & Dave Dig a Hole](https://readinglist.school/book/sam-dave-dig-a-hole) by Mac Barnett _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Humor), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Tacky the Penguin](https://readinglist.school/book/tacky-the-penguin) by Lester, Helen. _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Humor), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [The Day the Crayons Quit](https://readinglist.school/book/the-day-the-crayons-quit) by Drew Daywalt _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Humor), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors](https://readinglist.school/book/the-legend-of-rock-paper-scissors) by Drew Daywalt _(Grades 2–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Humor), and overlapping grades (2–8).

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