# 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

- [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, and a close reading level (740L vs 750L).
- [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).
- [The Graveyard Book](https://readinglist.school/book/the-graveyard-book) by Neil Gaiman _(820L · Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+1 more shared list), a close reading level (820L vs 750L), and the same era (2000s).
- [Hoot](https://readinglist.school/book/hoot) by Carl Hiaasen _(760L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list, a close reading level (760L vs 750L), and the same era (2000s).
- [The Giver](https://readinglist.school/book/the-giver) by Lois Lowry _(760L · Grades 6–8)_ — Both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+1 more shared list) and a close reading level (760L 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 (+1 more shared list) 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).
- [Out of My Mind](https://readinglist.school/book/out-of-my-mind) by Sharon M. Draper _(700L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+1 more shared list) and a close reading level (700L 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 (+1 more shared list) and a close reading level (700L vs 750L).
- [Because of Winn-Dixie](https://readinglist.school/book/because-of-winn-dixie) by Kate DiCamillo _(610L · Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+1 more shared list), a close reading level (610L vs 750L), and the same era (2000s).

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