# Books like The Lion of Mars

**10** books similar to *The Lion of Mars* by Jennifer L. Holm, 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

- [Full of Beans](https://readinglist.school/book/full-of-beans) by Jennifer L. Holm _(Grades 4–7)_ — Is by Jennifer L. Holm, the same author and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Sunny Side Up](https://readinglist.school/book/sunny-side-up) by Jennifer L. Holm _(Grades 3–6)_ — Is by Jennifer L. Holm, the same author and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library](https://readinglist.school/book/escape-from-mr-lemoncellos-library) by Chris Grabenstein _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [The War That Saved My Life](https://readinglist.school/book/the-war-that-saved-my-life) by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley _(580L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [11 Birthdays](https://readinglist.school/book/11-birthdays) by Wendy Mass _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Oregon Reader's Choice Award (ORCA) list and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Amari and the Night Brothers](https://readinglist.school/book/amari-and-the-night-brothers) by B. B. Alston _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Oregon Reader's Choice Award (ORCA) list and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Counting by 7s](https://readinglist.school/book/counting-by-7s) by Holly Goldberg Sloan _(Grades 2–8)_ — Both on the Oregon Reader's Choice Award (ORCA) list and overlapping grades (2–8).
- [El Deafo](https://readinglist.school/book/el-deafo) by Cece Bell _(420L · Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Oregon Reader's Choice Award (ORCA) list and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Front Desk](https://readinglist.school/book/front-desk) by Kelly Yang _(640L · Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Oregon Reader's Choice Award (ORCA) list and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Ghost Boys](https://readinglist.school/book/ghost-boys) by Jewell Parker Rhodes _(360L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Oregon Reader's Choice Award (ORCA) list and overlapping grades (4–7).

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