# Books like Rules

**10** books similar to *Rules* by Cynthia Lord (Realistic Fiction · grades 4–7), 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:** disability, friendship, acceptance
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## Similar books

- [Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life](https://readinglist.school/book/dork-diaries-tales-from-a-not-so-fabulous-life) by Rachel Renée Russell _(890L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Hoot](https://readinglist.school/book/hoot) by Carl Hiaasen _(760L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants](https://readinglist.school/book/the-sisterhood-of-the-traveling-pants) by Ann Brashares _(Grades 7–10)_ — Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (7–10).
- [Dogtown](https://readinglist.school/book/dogtown) by Katherine Applegate & Gennifer Choldenko _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [El Deafo](https://readinglist.school/book/el-deafo) by Cece Bell _(420L · Grades 4–6)_ — Shares themes of disability and friendship and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Fish in a Tree](https://readinglist.school/book/fish-in-a-tree) by Lynda Mullaly Hunt _(550L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of disability and friendship and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All](https://readinglist.school/book/magnolia-wu-unfolds-it-all) by Chanel Miller _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Out of My Mind](https://readinglist.school/book/out-of-my-mind) by Sharon M. Draper _(700L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of disability and friendship and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Posted](https://readinglist.school/book/posted) by John David Anderson _(Grades 6–9)_ — Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Save Me a Seat](https://readinglist.school/book/save-me-a-seat) by Sarah Weeks _(780L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).

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