# Books like Dogtown

**10** books similar to *Dogtown* by Katherine Applegate & Gennifer Choldenko (Realistic Fiction · grades 3–6), matched on shared themes, 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:** friendship, perseverance, humor, courage
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## Similar books

- [Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All](https://readinglist.school/book/magnolia-wu-unfolds-it-all) by Chanel Miller _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of friendship and humor, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Stuntboy, In-Between Time](https://readinglist.school/book/stuntboy-in-between-time) by Jason Reynolds _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of humor and courage, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Swim Team](https://readinglist.school/book/swim-team) by Johnnie Christmas _(Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship, perseverance, and courage and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life](https://readinglist.school/book/dork-diaries-tales-from-a-not-so-fabulous-life) by Rachel Renée Russell _(890L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship and humor, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [The Boy at the Back of the Class](https://readinglist.school/book/the-boy-at-the-back-of-the-class) by Onjali Q. Raúf _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of friendship and courage, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [A Royal Conundrum](https://readinglist.school/book/a-royal-conundrum) by Lisa Yee _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of friendship and humor and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Ferris](https://readinglist.school/book/ferris) by Kate DiCamillo _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of humor, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Hannah Sharpe, Cartoon Detective](https://readinglist.school/book/hannah-sharpe-cartoon-detective) by Janet Tashjian _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of friendship and humor and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Stand Up, Yumi Chung!](https://readinglist.school/book/stand-up-yumi-chung) by Jessica Kim _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of humor, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Big Nate: In a Class by Himself](https://readinglist.school/book/big-nate-in-a-class-by-himself) by Lincoln Peirce _(500L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship and humor and overlapping grades (4–7).

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