# Books like The Overstory

**10** books similar to *The Overstory* by Richard Powers (Realistic Fiction · grades 11–12), 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:** trees, forest, conservation, environment
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## Similar books

- [Barber Shop Chronicles](https://readinglist.school/book/barber-shop-chronicles) by Inua Ellams _(Grades 11–12)_ — Both on the Cambridge AS & A-Level English Literature (9695) list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (11–12).
- [Sweat](https://readinglist.school/book/sweat) by Lynn Nottage _(Grades 11–12)_ — Both on the Cambridge AS & A-Level English Literature (9695) list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (11–12).
- [Crime and Punishment](https://readinglist.school/book/crime-and-punishment) by Fyodor Dostoevsky _(Grades 11–12)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (11–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares](https://readinglist.school/book/dash-lilys-book-of-dares) by Rachel Cohn _(Grades 9–12)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Everything, Everything](https://readinglist.school/book/everything-everything) by Nicola Yoon _(Grades 9–12)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Faking Normal](https://readinglist.school/book/faking-normal) by Courtney C. Stevens _(Grades 9–12)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Girl, Stolen](https://readinglist.school/book/girl-stolen) by April Henry _(Grades 9–12)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [I am the Weapon](https://readinglist.school/book/i-am-the-weapon) by Allen Zadoff _(Grades 9–12)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [I Hunt Killers](https://readinglist.school/book/i-hunt-killers) by Barry Lyga _(Grades 9–12)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Learning to Swear in America](https://readinglist.school/book/learning-to-swear-in-america) by Katie Kennedy _(Grades 9–12)_ — Same genre (Realistic Fiction), overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).

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