# Books like The Summer of the Swans

**10** books similar to *The Summer of the Swans* by Betsy Byars (Books and reading · grades 3–7), 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.

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## Similar books

- [The Cybil War](https://readinglist.school/book/the-cybil-war) by Betsy Byars _(Grades 3–6)_ — Is by Betsy Byars, the same author and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [The Glory Girl](https://readinglist.school/book/the-glory-girl) by Betsy Byars _(Grades 6–8)_ — Is by Betsy Byars, the same author and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [A Gathering of Days](https://readinglist.school/book/a-gathering-of-days) by Joan W. Blos _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1970s).
- [Bridge to Terabithia](https://readinglist.school/book/bridge-to-terabithia) by Katherine Paterson _(810L · Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (4–6), and the same era (1970s).
- [Julie of the Wolves](https://readinglist.school/book/julie-of-the-wolves) by Jean Craighead George _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1970s).
- [Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH](https://readinglist.school/book/mrs-frisby-and-the-rats-of-nimh) by Robert C. O'Brien _(790L · Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (4–6), and the same era (1970s).
- [The Grey King](https://readinglist.school/book/the-grey-king) by Susan Cooper _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1970s).
- [The Slave Dancer](https://readinglist.school/book/the-slave-dancer) by Paula Fox _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1970s).
- [The Westing Game](https://readinglist.school/book/the-westing-game) by Ellen Raskin _(750L · Grades 5–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (5–7), and the same era (1970s).
- [A Wrinkle in Time](https://readinglist.school/book/a-wrinkle-in-time) by Madeleine L'Engle _(740L · Grades 5–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list and overlapping grades (5–7).

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