# Books like Joyful Noise

**10** books similar to *Joyful Noise* by Paul Fleischman (American poetry · grades 3–7), 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

- [Bull Run](https://readinglist.school/book/bull-run) by Paul Fleischman _(Grades 5–8)_ — Is by Paul Fleischman, the same author and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [The Dunderheads](https://readinglist.school/book/the-dunderheads) by Paul Fleischman _(Grades 3–5)_ — Is by Paul Fleischman, the same author and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [A Visit to William Blake's Inn](https://readinglist.school/book/a-visit-to-william-blakes-inn) by Nancy Willard _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (K–5), and the same era (1980s).
- [Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass](https://readinglist.school/book/lincoln-a-photobiography) by Russell Freedman _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1980s).
- [Dear Mr. Henshaw](https://readinglist.school/book/dear-mr-henshaw) by Beverly Cleary _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (4–6), and the same era (1980s).
- [Dicey's Song](https://readinglist.school/book/diceys-song) by Cynthia Voigt _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1980s).
- [Jacob Have I Loved](https://readinglist.school/book/jacob-have-i-loved) by Katherine Paterson _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1980s).
- [Number the Stars](https://readinglist.school/book/number-the-stars) by Lois Lowry _(670L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (4–7), and the same era (1980s).
- [Sarah, Plain and Tall](https://readinglist.school/book/sarah-plain-and-tall) by Patricia MacLachlan _(660L · Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–5), and the same era (1980s).
- [The Hero and the Crown](https://readinglist.school/book/the-hero-and-the-crown) by Robin McKinley _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1980s).

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