# Books like The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

**10** books similar to *The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time* by Mark Haddon (Literary Fiction · 1090L · grades 8–12), 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:** disability, family, independence, mystery
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## Similar books

- [Flowers for Algernon](https://readinglist.school/book/flowers-for-algernon) by Daniel Keyes _(910L · Grades 8–11)_ — Shares themes of disability, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, and same genre (Literary Fiction).
- [Pride and Prejudice](https://readinglist.school/book/pride-and-prejudice) by Jane Austen _(1100L · Grades 10–12)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, same genre (Literary Fiction), and a close reading level (1100L vs 1090L).
- [Their Eyes Were Watching God](https://readinglist.school/book/their-eyes-were-watching-god) by Zora Neale Hurston _(1080L · Grades 10–12)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, same genre (Literary Fiction), and a close reading level (1080L vs 1090L).
- [The Great Gatsby](https://readinglist.school/book/the-great-gatsby) by F. Scott Fitzgerald _(1070L · Grades 10–12)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, same genre (Literary Fiction), and a close reading level (1070L vs 1090L).
- [Of Mice and Men](https://readinglist.school/book/of-mice-and-men) by John Steinbeck _(630L · Grades 8–11)_ — Shares themes of disability, same genre (Literary Fiction), and overlapping grades (8–11).
- [Purple Hibiscus](https://readinglist.school/book/purple-hibiscus) by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie _(920L · Grades 10–12)_ — Shares themes of family, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, and same genre (Literary Fiction).
- [The Secret Life of Bees](https://readinglist.school/book/the-secret-life-of-bees) by Sue Monk Kidd _(840L · Grades 9–11)_ — Shares themes of family, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, and same genre (Literary Fiction).
- [A Separate Peace](https://readinglist.school/book/a-separate-peace) by John Knowles _(1110L · Grades 9–11)_ — Same genre (Literary Fiction) and a close reading level (1110L vs 1090L).
- [The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn](https://readinglist.school/book/the-adventures-of-huckleberry-finn) by Mark Twain _(980L · Grades 10–12)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, same genre (Literary Fiction), and a close reading level (980L vs 1090L).
- [The Kite Runner](https://readinglist.school/book/the-kite-runner) by Khaled Hosseini _(840L · Grades 10–12)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, same genre (Literary Fiction), and a close reading level (840L vs 1090L).

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