Books like The Odyssey

Looking for books like The Odyssey by Homer (Epic Poetry · 1130L · grades 9–12)? It’s most often read for its themes of heroism, homecoming, and hospitality and xenia. The 10 titlesbelow are the closest matches in the ReadingList database — each scored on shared themes, genre, and reading level, and each linked to the curricula, states, and grades where it’s assigned, with primary sources.

These are reading-level matches, not just topical ones — so the picks stay grade-appropriate for a grades 9–12 reader. See how we judge text difficulty on our methodology page.

10 books similar to The Odyssey

Why each is a match

Great Expectations1150L
Shares themes of loyalty and a close reading level (1150L vs 1130L).
Chains780L
Shares themes of loyalty and overlapping grades (5–9).
The Outsiders750L
Shares themes of loyalty and overlapping grades (7–9).
Antigonegrades 9–12
Shares themes of loyalty and overlapping grades (9–12).
Julius Caesargrades 9–11
Shares themes of loyalty and overlapping grades (9–11).
Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)1130L
A close reading level (1130L vs 1130L).
The Call of the Wild1120L
A close reading level (1120L vs 1130L).
A Separate Peace1110L
A close reading level (1110L vs 1130L).
Pride and Prejudice1100L
A close reading level (1100L vs 1130L).
19841090L
A close reading level (1090L vs 1130L).

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