# Books like Matilda

**10** books similar to *Matilda* by Roald Dahl (Middle Grade Fiction · 840L · grades 3–6), 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:** intelligence, overcoming neglect, teacher-student bond, justice
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## Similar books

- [Frindle](https://readinglist.school/book/frindle) by Andrew Clements _(830L · Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of intelligence, both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+5 more shared lists), and same genre (Middle Grade Fiction).
- [Out of My Mind](https://readinglist.school/book/out-of-my-mind) by Sharon M. Draper _(700L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of intelligence, both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+4 more shared lists), and same genre (Middle Grade Fiction).
- [Holes](https://readinglist.school/book/holes) by Louis Sachar _(660L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of justice, both on the Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award list (+4 more shared lists), and same genre (Middle Grade Fiction).
- [Maniac Magee](https://readinglist.school/book/maniac-magee) by Jerry Spinelli _(820L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list (+5 more shared lists), same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (820L vs 840L).
- [Wonder](https://readinglist.school/book/wonder) by R.J. Palacio _(790L · Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+5 more shared lists), same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (790L vs 840L).
- [Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH](https://readinglist.school/book/mrs-frisby-and-the-rats-of-nimh) by Robert C. O'Brien _(790L · Grades 4–6)_ — Shares themes of intelligence, both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list, and same genre (Middle Grade Fiction).
- [The Mouse and the Motorcycle](https://readinglist.school/book/the-mouse-and-the-motorcycle) by Beverly Cleary _(860L · Grades 2–4)_ — Both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (860L vs 840L).
- [Diary of a Wimpy Kid](https://readinglist.school/book/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid) by Jeff Kinney _(950L · Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+3 more shared lists), same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (950L vs 840L).
- [Restart](https://readinglist.school/book/restart) by Gordon Korman _(730L · Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (730L vs 840L).
- [Because of Winn-Dixie](https://readinglist.school/book/because-of-winn-dixie) by Kate DiCamillo _(610L · Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Great Stone Face Book Award list (+4 more shared lists), same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (610L vs 840L).

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