# Books like Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)

**10** books similar to *Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)* by Christopher Paul Curtis, 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

- [Bud, Not Buddy](https://readinglist.school/book/bud-not-buddy) by Christopher Paul Curtis _(950L · Grades 4–7)_ — Is by Christopher Paul Curtis, the same author, both on the Coretta Scott King Author Award list, and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [A Snicker of Magic (Scholastic Gold)](https://readinglist.school/book/a-snicker-of-magic) by Natalie Lloyd _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (3–10), and the same era (2010s).
- [Alchemy and Meggy Swann](https://readinglist.school/book/alchemy-and-meggy-swann) by Karen Cushman _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (3–10), and the same era (2010s).
- [Bucking the Sarge](https://readinglist.school/book/bucking-the-sarge) by Christopher Paul Curtis _(Grades 4–9)_ — Is by Christopher Paul Curtis, the same author and overlapping grades (4–9).
- [Chickadee](https://readinglist.school/book/chickadee) by Louise Erdrich _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (4–7), and the same era (2010s).
- [Dash (Dogs of World War II)](https://readinglist.school/book/dash-kirby-larson) by Kirby Larson _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (4–7), and the same era (2010s).
- [Dead End in Norvelt](https://readinglist.school/book/dead-end-in-norvelt) by Jack Gantos _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (4–7), and the same era (2010s).
- [Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah](https://readinglist.school/book/emmanuels-dream-the-true-story-of-emmanuel-ofosu-yeboah) by Laurie Ann Thompson _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (3–10), and the same era (2010s).
- [Full of Beans](https://readinglist.school/book/full-of-beans) by Jennifer L. Holm _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (4–7), and the same era (2010s).
- [New Kid](https://readinglist.school/book/new-kid) by Jerry Craft _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Author Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (4–8), and the same era (2010s).

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