Books like Ghost

Looking for books like Ghost by Jason Reynolds (Realistic Fiction · 730L · grades 5–8)? It’s most often read for its themes of running, family violence, and mentorship. The 10 titlesbelow are the closest matches in the ReadingList database — each scored on shared themes, genre, and reading level, and each linked to the curricula, states, and grades where it’s assigned, with primary sources.

These are reading-level matches, not just topical ones — so the picks stay grade-appropriate for a grades 5–8 reader. See how we judge text difficulty on our methodology page.

10 books similar to Ghost

Why each is a match

The Westing Game750L
Shares themes of identity and teamwork and a close reading level (750L vs 730L).
Walk Two Moons770L
Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and a close reading level (770L vs 730L).
The Crossover750L
Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (750L vs 730L).
The Poet X800L
Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (800L vs 730L).
The Outsiders750L
Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (750L vs 730L).
Hoot760L
Same genre (Realistic Fiction) and a close reading level (760L vs 730L).
Speak690L
Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (690L vs 730L).
Ender's Game780L
Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (780L vs 730L).
I Am Malala (Young Readers Edition)830L
Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (830L vs 730L).
Blended610L
Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (610L vs 730L).

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