# Books like Secrets of the Mummies

**10** books similar to *Secrets of the Mummies* by Shelley Tanaka (Realistic Fiction · grades 3–5), 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.

**Themes:** mummies, antiquities, civilization, momies
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## Similar books

- [Weslandia](https://readinglist.school/book/weslandia) by Paul Fleischman _(Grades 3–8)_ — Shares themes of civilization, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Basket](https://readinglist.school/book/basket) by George Ella Lyon _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Bob and Jack: A Boy and His Yak](https://readinglist.school/book/bob-and-jack-a-boy-and-his-yak) by Jeffrey Moss _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Christopher Changes His Name](https://readinglist.school/book/christopher-changes-his-name) by Itah Sadu _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse](https://readinglist.school/book/lillys-purple-plastic-purse) by Kevin Henkes _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore!](https://readinglist.school/book/pigs-aplenty-pigs-galore) by David McPhail _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [The Cow Who Wouldn't Come Down](https://readinglist.school/book/the-cow-who-wouldnt-come-down) by Paul Brett Johnson _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [The Hero of Bremen](https://readinglist.school/book/the-hero-of-bremen) by Margaret Hodges _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Albert](https://readinglist.school/book/albert) by Donna Jo Napoli _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Avalon High](https://readinglist.school/book/avalon-high) by Meg Cabot _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).

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