# Books like Shark vs. Train

**10** books similar to *Shark vs. Train* by Chris Barton (Realistic Fiction · grades K–3), 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:** new york times bestseller, nyt:picture_books=2010-07-04, sharks, play
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## Similar books

- [Can I Be Your Dog?](https://readinglist.school/book/can-i-be-your-dog) by Troy Cummings _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania) list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Shiloh](https://readinglist.school/book/shiloh) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor _(890L · Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania) list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [A Boy Called Bat](https://readinglist.school/book/a-boy-called-bat) by Elana K. Arnold _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Aliens Are Coming!](https://readinglist.school/book/aliens-are-coming) by Megan McCarthy _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania) list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Cat Secrets](https://readinglist.school/book/cat-secrets) by Jef Czekaj _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Young Hoosier Book Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
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- [Jake and Lily](https://readinglist.school/book/jake-and-lily) by Jerry Spinelli _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania) list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
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