# Books like Fighting Words

**10** books similar to *Fighting Words* by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (Children's · grades 3–10), 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

- [The War That Saved My Life](https://readinglist.school/book/the-war-that-saved-my-life) by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley _(580L · Grades 4–7)_ — Is by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, the same author, both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [A Plate of Hope](https://readinglist.school/book/a-plate-of-hope-the-inspiring-story-of-chef-jos-andr-s-and-world-central-kitchen) by Erin Frankel _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Black Girl You Are Atlas](https://readinglist.school/book/black-girl-you-are-atlas) by Renée Watson _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Chinese Menu](https://readinglist.school/book/chinese-menu-the-history-myths-and-legends-behind-your-favorite-foods) by Grace Lin _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Clap When You Land](https://readinglist.school/book/clap-when-you-land) by Elizabeth Acevedo _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel](https://readinglist.school/book/demon-in-the-wood-graphic-novel) by Leigh Bardugo _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Du Iz Tak?](https://readinglist.school/book/du-iz-tak) by Carson Ellis _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Girls Like Her](https://readinglist.school/book/girls-like-her) by Melanie Sumrow _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [How the Boogeyman Became a Poet](https://readinglist.school/book/how-the-boogeyman-became-a-poet) by Tony Keith Jr. _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [I Talk Like a River](https://readinglist.school/book/i-talk-like-a-river) by Jordan Scott _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).

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