# Books like The False Prince

**10** books similar to *The False Prince* by Jennifer A. Nielsen (Middle Grade Fantasy · grades 5–9), 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.

**Themes:** identity, adventure, power, loyalty, courage
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## Similar books

- [Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone](https://readinglist.school/book/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone) by J.K. Rowling _(880L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of identity and courage, both on the Grand Canyon Reader Award (Arizona) — formerly the Arizona Young Readers Award list (+1 more shared list), and same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy).
- [A Night Divided](https://readinglist.school/book/a-night-divided) by Jennifer A. Nielsen _(Grades 5–8)_ — Is by Jennifer A. Nielsen, the same author, shares themes of courage, and both on the California Young Reader Medal list.
- [Divergent](https://readinglist.school/book/divergent) by Veronica Roth _(Grades 8–12)_ — Shares themes of identity and courage, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and overlapping grades (8–12).
- [Fablehaven](https://readinglist.school/book/fablehaven) by Brandon Mull _(Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of adventure and courage, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Impossible Creatures](https://readinglist.school/book/impossible-creatures) by Katherine Rundell _(Grades 4–8)_ — Shares themes of adventure and courage, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy](https://readinglist.school/book/nic-blake-manifestor-prophecy) by Angie Thomas _(Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of identity and adventure, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Nimbus](https://readinglist.school/book/nimbus) by Jan Eldredge _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of loyalty and courage, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl](https://readinglist.school/book/shinji-takahashi-and-the-mark-of-the-coatl) by Julie Kagawa _(Grades 6–8)_ — Shares themes of identity and courage, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Stormbreaker](https://readinglist.school/book/stormbreaker) by Anthony Horowitz _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of adventure and courage, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [The House at the Edge of Magic](https://readinglist.school/book/the-house-at-the-edge-of-magic) by Amy Sparkes _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of identity and courage, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (3–5).

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