# Books like John, Paul, George and Ben

**10** books similar to *John, Paul, George and Ben* by Lane Smith (Realistic Fiction · grades 3–5), 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

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- [Last Holiday Concert](https://readinglist.school/book/last-holiday-concert) by Andrew Clements _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Virginia Readers' Choice list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
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