# Books like Henry's Freedom Box

**10** books similar to *Henry's Freedom Box* by Ellen Levine (Realistic Fiction · grades 3–6), 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:** slavery, fiction, african americans, fiction, underground railroad, fiction, slavery
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## Similar books

- [No Talking](https://readinglist.school/book/no-talking) by Andrew Clements _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Darkness Over Denmark](https://readinglist.school/book/darkness-over-denmark) by Ellen Levine _(Grades 4–10)_ — Is by Ellen Levine, the same author, overlapping grades (4–10), and the same era (2000s).
- [Chains](https://readinglist.school/book/chains) by Laurie Halse Anderson _(780L · Grades 5–9)_ — Shares themes of slavery and overlapping grades (5–9).
- [Something Upstairs](https://readinglist.school/book/something-upstairs) by Avi _(Grades 6–8)_ — Shares themes of slavery, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Hoot](https://readinglist.school/book/hoot) by Carl Hiaasen _(760L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania) list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Scranimals](https://readinglist.school/book/scranimals) by Jack Prelutsky _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania) list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival](https://readinglist.school/book/two-bobbies-a-true-story-of-hurricane-katrina-friendship-and-survival) by Kirby Larson _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania) list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon](https://readinglist.school/book/and-the-dish-ran-away-with-the-spoon) by Janet Stevens _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Boxes for Katje](https://readinglist.school/book/boxes-for-katje) by Candace Fleming _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Christopher Mouse: The Tale of a Small Traveler](https://readinglist.school/book/christopher-mouse-the-tale-of-a-small-traveler) by William Wise _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).

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