# Books like The First Part Last

**10** books similar to *The First Part Last* by Angela Johnson (Young Adult Fiction · grades 4–8), 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

- [Toning the Sweep](https://readinglist.school/book/toning-the-sweep) by Angela Johnson _(Grades 4–8)_ — Is by Angela Johnson, the same author, both on the Coretta Scott King Author Award list, and same genre (Young Adult Fiction).
- [Heaven](https://readinglist.school/book/heaven) by Angela Johnson _(Grades 4–8)_ — Is by Angela Johnson, the same author, both on the Coretta Scott King Author Award list, and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [The Bronze Bow](https://readinglist.school/book/the-bronze-bow) by Elizabeth George Speare _(Grades 3–7)_ — Same genre (YOUNG ADULT FICTION) and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [The Door in the Wall](https://readinglist.school/book/the-door-in-the-wall) by Marguerite de Angeli _(Grades 3–7)_ — Same genre (Young Adult Fiction) and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [The Hero and the Crown](https://readinglist.school/book/the-hero-and-the-crown) by Robin McKinley _(Grades 3–7)_ — Same genre (Young Adult Fiction) and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [The Slave Dancer](https://readinglist.school/book/the-slave-dancer) by Paula Fox _(Grades 3–7)_ — Same genre (Young Adult Fiction) and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Tiger Eyes](https://readinglist.school/book/tiger-eyes) by Judy Blume _(Grades 4–8)_ — Same genre (Young Adult Fiction) and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Up a Road Slowly](https://readinglist.school/book/up-a-road-slowly) by Irene Hunt _(Grades 3–7)_ — Same genre (Young Adult Fiction) and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Ender's Game](https://readinglist.school/book/enders-game) by Orson Scott Card _(780L · Grades 6–10)_ — Same genre (Young Adult Fiction) and overlapping grades (6–10).
- [The Outsiders](https://readinglist.school/book/the-outsiders) by S.E. Hinton _(750L · Grades 7–9)_ — Same genre (Young Adult Fiction) and overlapping grades (7–9).

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