# Books like The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

**10** books similar to *The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas* by John Boyne (Children's · grades 6–9), 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

- [Mary, Bloody Mary](https://readinglist.school/book/mary-bloody-mary) by Carolyn Meyer _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Rapunzel's Revenge](https://readinglist.school/book/rapunzels-revenge) by Shannon Hale _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Son of the Mob](https://readinglist.school/book/son-of-the-mob) by Gordon Korman _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [The Supernaturalist](https://readinglist.school/book/the-supernaturalist) by Eoin Colfer _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [The Hunger Games](https://readinglist.school/book/the-hunger-games) by Suzanne Collins _(810L · Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (6–9), and the same era (2000s).
- [Magisterium: The Iron Trial](https://readinglist.school/book/the-iron-trial) by Cassandra Clare _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1)](https://readinglist.school/book/magnus-chase-and-the-sword-of-summer) by Rick Riordan _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [The 5th Wave](https://readinglist.school/book/the-5th-wave) by Rick Yancey _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [The Hidden Oracle](https://readinglist.school/book/the-hidden-oracle) by Rick Riordan _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [The Son of Neptune](https://readinglist.school/book/the-son-of-neptune) by Rick Riordan _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–9).

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