# Books like Orbiting Jupiter

**10** books similar to *Orbiting Jupiter* by Gary D. Schmidt (Realistic Fiction · grades 7–10), matched on shared themes, 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:** fatherhood, loss, compassion
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## Similar books

- [Amal Unbound](https://readinglist.school/book/amal-unbound) by Aisha Saeed _(Grades 5–8)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (5–8), and the same era (2010s).
- [Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie](https://readinglist.school/book/drums-girls-and-dangerous-pie) by Jordan Sonnenblick _(Grades 6–9)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (6–9), and the same era (2010s).
- [Front Desk](https://readinglist.school/book/front-desk) by Kelly Yang _(640L · Grades 3–7)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (2010s).
- [Ghost](https://readinglist.school/book/ghost) by Jason Reynolds _(730L · Grades 5–8)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (5–8), and the same era (2010s).
- [Ghost Boys](https://readinglist.school/book/ghost-boys) by Jewell Parker Rhodes _(360L · Grades 4–7)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (4–7), and the same era (2010s).
- [Long Way Down](https://readinglist.school/book/long-way-down) by Jason Reynolds _(720L · Grades 7–12)_ — Shares themes of loss and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [Mick Harte Was Here](https://readinglist.school/book/mick-harte-was-here) by Barbara Park _(Grades 5–8)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (5–8), and the same era (2010s).
- [Pax](https://readinglist.school/book/pax) by Sara Pennypacker _(760L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of loss and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Posted](https://readinglist.school/book/posted) by John David Anderson _(Grades 6–9)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (6–9), and the same era (2010s).
- [Romiette and Julio](https://readinglist.school/book/romiette-and-julio) by Sharon M. Draper _(Grades 7–10)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (7–10), and the same era (2010s).

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