# Books like Esperanza Rising

**10** books similar to *Esperanza Rising* by Pam Muñoz Ryan (Middle Grade Historical Fiction · 750L · grades 4–7), 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.

**Themes:** Mexican-American immigration, Great Depression, labor history, class change, resilience
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## Similar books

- [Echo](https://readinglist.school/book/echo) by Pam Muñoz Ryan _(680L · Grades 5–8)_ — Is by Pam Muñoz Ryan, the same author and a close reading level (680L vs 750L).
- [Out of the Dust](https://readinglist.school/book/out-of-the-dust) by Karen Hesse _(740L · Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of Great Depression, both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list (+1 more shared list), and a close reading level (740L vs 750L).
- [Wonder](https://readinglist.school/book/wonder) by R.J. Palacio _(790L · Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+2 more shared lists) and a close reading level (790L vs 750L).
- [Inside Out & Back Again](https://readinglist.school/book/inside-out-and-back-again) by Thanhha Lai _(800L · Grades 4–8)_ — Shares themes of resilience and a close reading level (800L vs 750L).
- [Where the Red Fern Grows](https://readinglist.school/book/where-the-red-fern-grows) by Wilson Rawls _(700L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+2 more shared lists) and a close reading level (700L vs 750L).
- [The War That Saved My Life](https://readinglist.school/book/the-war-that-saved-my-life) by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley _(580L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of resilience, both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list, and a close reading level (580L vs 750L).
- [Fish in a Tree](https://readinglist.school/book/fish-in-a-tree) by Lynda Mullaly Hunt _(550L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of resilience, both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list, and a close reading level (550L vs 750L).
- [A Work in Progress](https://readinglist.school/book/a-work-in-progress) by Jarrett Lerner _(Grades 4–8)_ — Shares themes of resilience, both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list, and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Becoming Naomi Leon (Scholastic Gold)](https://readinglist.school/book/becoming-naomi-leon) by Pam Muñoz Ryan _(Grades 4–7)_ — Is by Pam Muñoz Ryan, the same author and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Chains](https://readinglist.school/book/chains) by Laurie Halse Anderson _(780L · Grades 5–9)_ — Shares themes of resilience and a close reading level (780L vs 750L).

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