# Books like Rules

**10** books similar to *Rules* by Cynthia Lord, 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

- [A Mango-Shaped Space](https://readinglist.school/book/a-mango-shaped-space) by Wendy Mass _(Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list, overlapping grades (5–8), and the same era (2000s).
- [Tending to Grace](https://readinglist.school/book/tending-to-grace) by Kimberly Newton Fusco _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list, overlapping grades (6–9), and the same era (2000s).
- [Things Not Seen](https://readinglist.school/book/things-not-seen) by Andrew Clements _(Grades 6–8)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list, overlapping grades (6–8), and the same era (2000s).
- [A Bird Will Soar](https://readinglist.school/book/a-bird-will-soar) by Alison Green Myers _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [A Dog Called Homeless](https://readinglist.school/book/a-dog-called-homeless) by Sarah Lean _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [After Ever After](https://readinglist.school/book/after-ever-after) by Jordan Sonnenblick _(Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Anything But Typical](https://readinglist.school/book/anything-but-typical) by Nora Raleigh Baskin _(Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [As Brave As You](https://readinglist.school/book/as-brave-as-you) by Jason Reynolds _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Becoming Naomi Leon (Scholastic Gold)](https://readinglist.school/book/becoming-naomi-leon) by Pam Muñoz Ryan _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Close to Famous](https://readinglist.school/book/close-to-famous) by Joan Bauer _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (4–7).

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