# Books like Life of Pi

**10** books similar to *Life of Pi* by Yann Martel (Literary Fiction · 830L · 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.

**Themes:** survival, religion, storytelling, identity
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## Similar books

- [Purple Hibiscus](https://readinglist.school/book/purple-hibiscus) by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie _(920L · Grades 10–12)_ — Shares themes of religion, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, and same genre (Literary Fiction).
- [Beloved](https://readinglist.school/book/beloved) by Toni Morrison _(870L · Grades 11–12)_ — Shares themes of identity, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, and same genre (Literary Fiction).
- [The Catcher in the Rye](https://readinglist.school/book/the-catcher-in-the-rye) by J.D. Salinger _(790L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of identity, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, and same genre (Literary Fiction).
- [The Kite Runner](https://readinglist.school/book/the-kite-runner) by Khaled Hosseini _(840L · Grades 10–12)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, same genre (Literary Fiction), and a close reading level (840L vs 830L).
- [The Secret Life of Bees](https://readinglist.school/book/the-secret-life-of-bees) by Sue Monk Kidd _(840L · Grades 9–11)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, same genre (Literary Fiction), and a close reading level (840L vs 830L).
- [The Forbidden Book](https://readinglist.school/book/the-forbidden-book) by Sacha Lamb _(Grades 7–12)_ — Shares themes of survival, religion, and identity and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [Flowers for Algernon](https://readinglist.school/book/flowers-for-algernon) by Daniel Keyes _(910L · Grades 8–11)_ — Shares themes of identity, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, and same genre (Literary Fiction).
- [The Handmaid's Tale](https://readinglist.school/book/the-handmaids-tale) by Margaret Atwood _(750L · Grades 11–12)_ — Shares themes of religion and identity, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, and a close reading level (750L vs 830L).
- [The Joy Luck Club](https://readinglist.school/book/the-joy-luck-club) by Amy Tan _(930L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of identity, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, and same genre (Literary Fiction).
- [Invisible Man](https://readinglist.school/book/invisible-man) by Ralph Ellison _(950L · Grades 11–12)_ — Shares themes of identity, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, and same genre (Literary Fiction).

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