# Books like The Odyssey

**10** books similar to *The Odyssey* by Homer (Epic Poetry · 1130L · grades 9–12), matched on shared themes, 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:** heroism, homecoming, hospitality and xenia, cunning vs force, loyalty
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## Similar books

- [Great Expectations](https://readinglist.school/book/great-expectations) by Charles Dickens _(1150L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of loyalty and a close reading level (1150L vs 1130L).
- [Chains](https://readinglist.school/book/chains) by Laurie Halse Anderson _(780L · Grades 5–9)_ — Shares themes of loyalty and overlapping grades (5–9).
- [The Outsiders](https://readinglist.school/book/the-outsiders) by S.E. Hinton _(750L · Grades 7–9)_ — Shares themes of loyalty and overlapping grades (7–9).
- [Antigone](https://readinglist.school/book/antigone) by Sophocles _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of loyalty and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Julius Caesar](https://readinglist.school/book/julius-caesar) by William Shakespeare _(Grades 9–11)_ — Shares themes of loyalty and overlapping grades (9–11).
- [Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)](https://readinglist.school/book/just-mercy-young-adult) by Bryan Stevenson _(1130L · Grades 9–12)_ — A close reading level (1130L vs 1130L).
- [The Call of the Wild](https://readinglist.school/book/the-call-of-the-wild) by Jack London _(1120L · Grades 6–10)_ — A close reading level (1120L vs 1130L).
- [A Separate Peace](https://readinglist.school/book/a-separate-peace) by John Knowles _(1110L · Grades 9–11)_ — A close reading level (1110L vs 1130L).
- [Pride and Prejudice](https://readinglist.school/book/pride-and-prejudice) by Jane Austen _(1100L · Grades 10–12)_ — A close reading level (1100L vs 1130L).
- [1984](https://readinglist.school/book/1984) by George Orwell _(1090L · Grades 9–12)_ — A close reading level (1090L vs 1130L).

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