# Books like Forged by Fire

**10** books similar to *Forged by Fire* by Sharon M. Draper (Realistic Fiction · grades 7–10), 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.

**Themes:** abuse, family, resilience
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## Similar books

- [Romiette and Julio](https://readinglist.school/book/romiette-and-julio) by Sharon M. Draper _(Grades 7–10)_ — Is by Sharon M. Draper, the same author, both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
- [The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman](https://readinglist.school/book/the-tenth-mistake-of-hank-hooperman) by Gennifer Choldenko _(Grades 6–9)_ — Shares themes of family and resilience, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Tears of A Tiger](https://readinglist.school/book/tears-of-a-tiger) by Sharon M. Draper _(Grades 9–12)_ — Is by Sharon M. Draper, the same author, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants](https://readinglist.school/book/the-sisterhood-of-the-traveling-pants) by Ann Brashares _(Grades 7–10)_ — Shares themes of family, both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
- [I Am Malala (Young Readers Edition)](https://readinglist.school/book/i-am-malala-young-readers) by Malala Yousafzai _(830L · Grades 6–10)_ — Shares themes of resilience and overlapping grades (6–10).
- [Louder Than Hunger](https://readinglist.school/book/louder-than-hunger) by John Schu _(Grades 7–12)_ — Shares themes of resilience and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [Hatchet](https://readinglist.school/book/hatchet) by Gary Paulsen _(1020L · Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of resilience, both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Mick Harte Was Here](https://readinglist.school/book/mick-harte-was-here) by Barbara Park _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of family, both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, and same genre (Realistic Fiction).
- [Chains](https://readinglist.school/book/chains) by Laurie Halse Anderson _(780L · Grades 5–9)_ — Shares themes of resilience and overlapping grades (5–9).
- [The Color Purple](https://readinglist.school/book/the-color-purple) by Alice Walker _(670L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of family and resilience and overlapping grades (9–12).

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