# Books like The Grapes of Wrath

**10** books similar to *The Grapes of Wrath* by John Steinbeck (American Classic · 680L · grades 10–12), 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:** economic injustice, family, migration, resilience, American Dream
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## Similar books

- [Of Mice and Men](https://readinglist.school/book/of-mice-and-men) by John Steinbeck _(630L · Grades 8–11)_ — Is by John Steinbeck, the same author, shares themes of American Dream, and both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list.
- [The Color Purple](https://readinglist.school/book/the-color-purple) by Alice Walker _(670L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of family and resilience, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list, and a close reading level (670L vs 680L).
- [I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings](https://readinglist.school/book/i-know-why-the-caged-bird-sings) by Maya Angelou _(1070L · Grades 10–12)_ — Shares themes of family and resilience, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list (+1 more shared list), and overlapping grades (10–12).
- [The Great Gatsby](https://readinglist.school/book/the-great-gatsby) by F. Scott Fitzgerald _(1070L · Grades 10–12)_ — Shares themes of American Dream, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list (+1 more shared list), and overlapping grades (10–12).
- [A Raisin in the Sun](https://readinglist.school/book/a-raisin-in-the-sun) by Lorraine Hansberry _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of American Dream, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list (+1 more shared list), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Death of a Salesman](https://readinglist.school/book/death-of-a-salesman) by Arthur Miller _(Grades 11–12)_ — Shares themes of American Dream, both on the AP English Literature & Composition list (+1 more shared list), and overlapping grades (11–12).
- [Louder Than Hunger](https://readinglist.school/book/louder-than-hunger) by John Schu _(Grades 7–12)_ — Shares themes of resilience and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [A Lesson Before Dying](https://readinglist.school/book/a-lesson-before-dying) by Ernest J. Gaines _(750L · Grades 8–12)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list and a close reading level (750L vs 680L).
- [The Handmaid's Tale](https://readinglist.school/book/the-handmaids-tale) by Margaret Atwood _(750L · Grades 11–12)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list (+1 more shared list) and a close reading level (750L vs 680L).
- [The Perks of Being a Wallflower](https://readinglist.school/book/the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower) by Stephen Chbosky _(720L · Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list and a close reading level (720L vs 680L).

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