# Books like Skeleton Man

**10** books similar to *Skeleton Man* by Joseph Bruchac (Mystery · grades 3–8), 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:** kidnapping, psychopaths, mohawk indians, indians of north america
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## Similar books

- [Swindle](https://readinglist.school/book/swindle) by Gordon Korman _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Mystery), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Closed for the Season](https://readinglist.school/book/closed-for-the-season) by Mary Downing Hahn _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the Grand Canyon Reader Award (Arizona) — formerly the Arizona Young Readers Award list, same genre (Mystery), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Alvin's Swap Shop](https://readinglist.school/book/alvins-swap-shop) by Clifford B. Hicks _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award list, same genre (Mystery), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Pie](https://readinglist.school/book/pie) by Sarah Weeks _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the Grand Canyon Reader Award (Arizona) — formerly the Arizona Young Readers Award list, same genre (Mystery), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane](https://readinglist.school/book/the-miraculous-journey-of-edward-tulane) by Kate DiCamillo _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (3–6), and the same era (2000s).
- [Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer](https://readinglist.school/book/theodore-boone-kid-lawyer) by John Grisham _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award list, same genre (Mystery), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom](https://readinglist.school/book/theres-a-boy-in-the-girls-bathroom) by Louis Sachar _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (4–6), and the same era (2000s).
- [Down the Rabbit Hole](https://readinglist.school/book/down-the-rabbit-hole) by Peter Abrahams _(Grades 2–8)_ — Same genre (Mystery), overlapping grades (2–8), and the same era (2000s).
- [Hostage](https://readinglist.school/book/hostage) by Willo Davis Roberts _(Grades 3–8)_ — Shares themes of kidnapping and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [New Kid](https://readinglist.school/book/new-kid) by Jerry Craft _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (4–8).

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