# Books like The Surrender Tree / El ábol de la rendición

**10** books similar to *The Surrender Tree / El ábol de la rendición* by Margarita Engle, 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

- [The Tequila Worm](https://readinglist.school/book/the-tequila-worm) by Viola Canales _(Grades 7–12)_ — Both on the Pura Belpré Author Award list, overlapping grades (7–12), and the same era (2000s).
- [Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe](https://readinglist.school/book/aristotle-and-dante-discover-the-secrets-of-the-universe) by Benjamin Alire Sáenz _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Pura Belpré Author Award list and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Burn Down, Rise Up](https://readinglist.school/book/burn-down-rise-up) by Vincent Tirado _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Pura Belpré Author Award list and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Efren Divided](https://readinglist.school/book/efren-divided) by Ernesto Cisneros _(Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Pura Belpré Author Award list and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Enchanted Air](https://readinglist.school/book/enchanted-air) by Margarita Engle _(Grades 6–10)_ — Both on the Pura Belpré Author Award list and overlapping grades (6–10).
- [Furia](https://readinglist.school/book/furia) by Yamile Saied Méndez _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Pura Belpré Author Award list and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe](https://readinglist.school/book/how-moon-fuentez-fell-in-love-with-the-universe) by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Pura Belpré Author Award list and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [I Lived on Butterfly Hill](https://readinglist.school/book/i-lived-on-butterfly-hill) by Marjorie Agosín _(Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Pura Belpré Author Award list and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Lucky Broken Girl](https://readinglist.school/book/lucky-broken-girl) by Ruth Behar _(Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Pura Belpré Author Award list and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Mexikid](https://readinglist.school/book/mexikid) by Pedro Martín _(Grades 6–8)_ — Both on the Pura Belpré Author Award list and overlapping grades (6–8).

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