# Books like Keeper of the Lost Cities

**10** books similar to *Keeper of the Lost Cities* by Shannon Messenger (Fantasy · grades 4–8), 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:** magic, identity, friendship
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## Similar books

- [The Lifters](https://readinglist.school/book/the-lifters) by Dave Eggers _(Grades 3–8)_ — Shares themes of magic and friendship, same genre (Fantasy), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [The Indian in the Cupboard](https://readinglist.school/book/the-indian-in-the-cupboard) by Lynne Reid Banks _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of friendship, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and same genre (Fantasy).
- [A Royal Conundrum](https://readinglist.school/book/a-royal-conundrum) by Lisa Yee _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of identity and friendship and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Amari and the Night Brothers](https://readinglist.school/book/amari-and-the-night-brothers) by B. B. Alston _(Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of magic, same genre (Fantasy), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Confessions of a Class Clown](https://readinglist.school/book/confessions-of-a-class-clown) by Arianne Costner _(Grades 6–8)_ — Shares themes of identity and friendship and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Control Freaks](https://readinglist.school/book/control-freaks) by J.E. Thomas _(Grades 6–8)_ — Shares themes of identity and friendship and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Grounded](https://readinglist.school/book/grounded-airport) by Aisha Saeed, S.K. Ali, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow & Huda Al-Marashi _(Grades 4–8)_ — Shares themes of identity and friendship and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Just a Pinch of Magic](https://readinglist.school/book/just-a-pinch-of-magic) by Alechia Dow _(Grades 4–8)_ — Shares themes of magic and friendship and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Misfit Mansion](https://readinglist.school/book/misfit-mansion) by Kay Davault _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of identity and friendship and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy](https://readinglist.school/book/nic-blake-manifestor-prophecy) by Angie Thomas _(Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of magic and identity and overlapping grades (3–7).

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