# Books like The Thief

**10** books similar to *The Thief* by Megan Whalen Turner, 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

- [Alone](https://readinglist.school/book/alone) by Megan E. Freeman _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list, overlapping grades (4–6), and the same era (2020s).
- [Jackie and Me](https://readinglist.school/book/jackie-and-me) by Dan Gutman _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list, overlapping grades (4–6), and the same era (2020s).
- [Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger](https://readinglist.school/book/wayside-school-gets-a-little-stranger) by Louis Sachar _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list, overlapping grades (4–6), and the same era (2020s).
- [Artemis Fowl](https://readinglist.school/book/artemis-fowl) by Eoin Colfer _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Because of Winn-Dixie](https://readinglist.school/book/because-of-winn-dixie) by Kate DiCamillo _(610L · Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Charlotte's Web](https://readinglist.school/book/charlottes-web) by E.B. White _(680L · Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Found](https://readinglist.school/book/found) by Margaret Peterson Haddix _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Frindle](https://readinglist.school/book/frindle) by Andrew Clements _(830L · Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Hatchet](https://readinglist.school/book/hatchet) by Gary Paulsen _(1020L · Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Holes](https://readinglist.school/book/holes) by Louis Sachar _(660L · Grades 4–7)_ — Both on the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list and overlapping grades (4–7).

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