# Books like The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks

**10** books similar to *The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks* by Katherine Paterson (Children's · grades K–5), 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

- [Bridge to Terabithia](https://readinglist.school/book/bridge-to-terabithia) by Katherine Paterson _(810L · Grades 4–6)_ — Is by Katherine Paterson, the same author and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Jacob Have I Loved](https://readinglist.school/book/jacob-have-i-loved) by Katherine Paterson _(Grades 3–7)_ — Is by Katherine Paterson, the same author and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Grandfather's Journey](https://readinglist.school/book/grandfathers-journey) by Allen Say _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Jambo Means Hello](https://readinglist.school/book/jambo-means-hello) by Muriel Feelings _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [John Henry](https://readinglist.school/book/john-henry) by Julius Lester _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Off to School, Baby Duck!](https://readinglist.school/book/in-the-rain-with-baby-duck) by Amy Hest _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Red-eyed Tree Frog](https://readinglist.school/book/red-eyed-tree-frog) by Joy Cowley _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Seven Blind Mice](https://readinglist.school/book/seven-blind-mice) by Ed Young _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [The Adventures of Sparrowboy](https://readinglist.school/book/the-adventures-of-sparrowboy) by Brian Pinkney _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [The Fortune-Tellers](https://readinglist.school/book/the-fortune-tellers) by Lloyd Alexander _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).

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