# Books like Ghost

**10** books similar to *Ghost* by Jason Reynolds (Realistic Fiction · 730L · grades 5–8), matched on shared themes, 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:** running, family violence, mentorship, identity, teamwork
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## Similar books

- [The Westing Game](https://readinglist.school/book/the-westing-game) by Ellen Raskin _(750L · Grades 5–7)_ — Shares themes of identity and teamwork and a close reading level (750L vs 730L).
- [Walk Two Moons](https://readinglist.school/book/walk-two-moons) by Sharon Creech _(770L · Grades 5–7)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and a close reading level (770L vs 730L).
- [The Crossover](https://readinglist.school/book/the-crossover) by Kwame Alexander _(750L · Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (750L vs 730L).
- [The Poet X](https://readinglist.school/book/the-poet-x) by Elizabeth Acevedo _(800L · Grades 8–12)_ — Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (800L vs 730L).
- [The Outsiders](https://readinglist.school/book/the-outsiders) by S.E. Hinton _(750L · Grades 7–9)_ — Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (750L vs 730L).
- [Hoot](https://readinglist.school/book/hoot) by Carl Hiaasen _(760L · Grades 4–7)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction) and a close reading level (760L vs 730L).
- [Speak](https://readinglist.school/book/speak) by Laurie Halse Anderson _(690L · Grades 8–10)_ — Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (690L vs 730L).
- [Ender's Game](https://readinglist.school/book/enders-game) by Orson Scott Card _(780L · Grades 6–10)_ — Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (780L vs 730L).
- [Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet](https://readinglist.school/book/planet-omar-accidental-trouble-magnet) by Zanib Mian _(820L · Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of identity and a close reading level (820L vs 730L).
- [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 identity and a close reading level (830L vs 730L).

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