# Books like Smile

**10** books similar to *Smile* by Raina Telgemeier (Middle Grade Graphic Novel · 410L · grades 4–8), 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:** growing up, friendship, self-acceptance, humor
**Canonical URL:** https://readinglist.school/similar/smile
**License:** [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) — please credit ReadingList.school when citing.

## Similar books

- [Dog Man](https://readinglist.school/book/dog-man) by Dav Pilkey _(390L · Grades 2–5)_ — Shares themes of friendship and humor, same genre (Middle Grade Graphic Novel), and a close reading level (390L vs 410L).
- [Diary of a Wimpy Kid](https://readinglist.school/book/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid) by Jeff Kinney _(950L · Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of growing up, friendship, and humor and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [The Season of Styx Malone](https://readinglist.school/book/the-season-of-styx-malone) by Kekla Magoon _(510L · Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of growing up and friendship and a close reading level (510L vs 410L).
- [The 13-Story Treehouse](https://readinglist.school/book/the-13-story-treehouse) by Andy Griffiths _(560L · Grades 2–5)_ — Shares themes of friendship and humor and a close reading level (560L vs 410L).
- [New Kid](https://readinglist.school/book/new-kid) by Jerry Craft _(Grades 4–8)_ — Shares themes of friendship, same genre (Middle Grade Graphic Novel), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Charlotte's Web](https://readinglist.school/book/charlottes-web) by E.B. White _(680L · Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of growing up and friendship and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [The Adventures of Captain Underpants](https://readinglist.school/book/the-adventures-of-captain-underpants) by Dav Pilkey _(720L · Grades 2–5)_ — Shares themes of friendship and humor and overlapping grades (2–5).
- [Ramona Quimby, Age 8](https://readinglist.school/book/ramona-quimby-age-8) by Beverly Cleary _(860L · Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of growing up and humor and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing](https://readinglist.school/book/tales-of-a-fourth-grade-nothing) by Judy Blume _(470L · Grades 2–5)_ — Shares themes of growing up and a close reading level (470L vs 410L).
- [Fish in a Tree](https://readinglist.school/book/fish-in-a-tree) by Lynda Mullaly Hunt _(550L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship and a close reading level (550L vs 410L).

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