# Books like Hope Was Here

**10** books similar to *Hope Was Here* by Joan Bauer (Children's · grades 9–12), 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

- [Rules of the Road #1](https://readinglist.school/book/rules-of-the-road) by Joan Bauer _(Grades 4–9)_ — Is by Joan Bauer, the same author, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–9).
- [Mary, Bloody Mary](https://readinglist.school/book/mary-bloody-mary) by Carolyn Meyer _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Peaches](https://readinglist.school/book/peaches) by Jodi Lynn Anderson _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Rapunzel's Revenge](https://readinglist.school/book/rapunzels-revenge) by Shannon Hale _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Shiver (Shiver, Book 1)](https://readinglist.school/book/shiver) by Maggie Stiefvater _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Son of the Mob](https://readinglist.school/book/son-of-the-mob) by Gordon Korman _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [The Boxes](https://readinglist.school/book/the-boxes) by William Sleator _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [The Face on the Milk Carton](https://readinglist.school/book/the-face-on-the-milk-carton) by Caroline B. Cooney _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [The Supernaturalist](https://readinglist.school/book/the-supernaturalist) by Eoin Colfer _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [A Hat Full of Sky](https://readinglist.school/book/a-hat-full-of-sky) by Terry Pratchett _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (9–12).

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