# 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 Arizona Grand Canyon Reader 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 Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Mystery), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Scared Stiff](https://readinglist.school/book/scared-stiff) by Willo Davis Roberts _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of kidnapping, same genre (Mystery), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [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).
- [Bigfoot](https://readinglist.school/book/bigfoot) by Hal George Evarts _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award list, same genre (Mystery), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Deep and Dark and Dangerous](https://readinglist.school/book/deep-and-dark-and-dangerous) by Mary Downing Hahn _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award list (+2 more shared lists), overlapping grades (4–6), and the same era (2000s).
- [Pie](https://readinglist.school/book/pie) by Sarah Weeks _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award list, same genre (Mystery), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Schooled](https://readinglist.school/book/schooled) by Gordon Korman _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award list (+2 more shared lists), overlapping grades (3–8), and the same era (2000s).
- [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 Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award list (+2 more shared lists), overlapping grades (3–6), and the same era (2000s).
- [The Tale of Despereaux](https://readinglist.school/book/the-tale-of-despereaux) by Kate DiCamillo _(670L · Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award list (+2 more shared lists), overlapping grades (3–6), and the same era (2000s).

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