# Books like Kira-Kira

**10** books similar to *Kira-Kira* by Cynthia Kadohata, 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

- [A Single Shard](https://readinglist.school/book/a-single-shard) by Linda Sue Park _(920L · Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (5–8), and the same era (2000s).
- [A Year Down Yonder](https://readinglist.school/book/a-year-down-yonder) by Richard Peck _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (2000s).
- [Crispin: The Cross of Lead](https://readinglist.school/book/crispin-the-cross-of-lead) by Avi _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (2000s).
- [Criss Cross](https://readinglist.school/book/criss-cross) by Lynne Rae Perkins _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (2000s).
- [The Graveyard Book](https://readinglist.school/book/the-graveyard-book) by Neil Gaiman _(820L · Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (5–8), and the same era (2000s).
- [The Higher Power of Lucky](https://readinglist.school/book/the-higher-power-of-lucky) by Susan Patron _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (4–7), and the same era (2000s).
- [The Tale of Despereaux](https://readinglist.school/book/the-tale-of-despereaux) by Kate DiCamillo _(670L · Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–6), and the same era (2000s).
- [When You Reach Me](https://readinglist.school/book/when-you-reach-me) by Rebecca Stead _(750L · Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (4–8), and the same era (2000s).
- [A Gathering of Days](https://readinglist.school/book/a-gathering-of-days) by Joan W. Blos _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [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 and overlapping grades (K–5).

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