Books like Pax

Looking for books like Pax by Sara Pennypacker (Middle Grade Fiction · 760L · grades 4–7)? It’s most often read for its themes of friendship, war, and loyalty. The 10 titlesbelow are the closest matches in the ReadingList database — each scored on shared themes, genre, and reading level, and each linked to the curricula, states, and grades where it’s assigned, with primary sources.

These are reading-level matches, not just topical ones — so the picks stay grade-appropriate for a grades 4–7 reader. See how we judge text difficulty on our methodology page.

10 books similar to Pax

Why each is a match

Because of Winn-Dixie610L
Shares themes of friendship and loss, same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (610L vs 760L).
Wonder790L
Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (790L vs 760L).
Out of My Mind700L
Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (700L vs 760L).
Hello, Universe690L
Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (690L vs 760L).
The Outsiders750L
Shares themes of friendship and loyalty and a close reading level (750L vs 760L).
The Cricket in Times Square780L
Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (780L vs 760L).
The BFG720L
Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (720L vs 760L).
Charlotte's Web680L
Shares themes of friendship and loyalty and a close reading level (680L vs 760L).
Holes660L
Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (660L vs 760L).
The Mouse and the Motorcycle860L
Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (860L vs 760L).

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