# Books like Onion John

**10** books similar to *Onion John* by Joseph Krumgold (Juvenile Fiction · 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

- [And Now Miguel](https://readinglist.school/book/and-now-miguel) by Joseph Krumgold _(Grades 3–7)_ — Is by Joseph Krumgold, the same author, both on the Newbery Medal list, and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Carry On, Mr. Bowditch](https://readinglist.school/book/carry-on-mr-bowditch) by Jean Lee Latham _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Ginger Pye](https://readinglist.school/book/ginger-pye) by Eleanor Estes _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Miracles on Maple Hill](https://readinglist.school/book/miracles-on-maple-hill) by Virginia Sorensen _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Secret of the Andes](https://readinglist.school/book/secret-of-the-andes) by Ann Nolan Clark _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [A Year Down Yonder](https://readinglist.school/book/a-year-down-yonder) by Richard Peck _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [All the Blues in the Sky](https://readinglist.school/book/all-the-blues-in-the-sky) by Renée Watson _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Caddie Woodlawn's Family](https://readinglist.school/book/caddie-woodlawn) by Carol Ryrie Brink _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [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, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Criss Cross](https://readinglist.school/book/criss-cross) by Lynne Rae Perkins _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Juvenile Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).

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