# Books like Torch

**10** books similar to *Torch* by Lyn Miller-Lachmann (Historical Fiction · grades 9–12), 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:** courage, freedom, history
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## Similar books

- [Brooklyn](https://readinglist.school/book/brooklyn) by Colm Tóibín _(Grades 9–10)_ — Shares themes of history, same genre (Historical Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–10).
- [Henry IV, Part 1](https://readinglist.school/book/henry-iv-part-1) by William Shakespeare _(Grades 11–12)_ — Shares themes of history, same genre (Historical Fiction), and overlapping grades (11–12).
- [The Underground Railroad](https://readinglist.school/book/the-underground-railroad) by Colson Whitehead _(Grades 11–12)_ — Shares themes of history, same genre (Historical Fiction), and overlapping grades (11–12).
- [Now Let Me Fly: A Portrait of Eugene Bullard](https://readinglist.school/book/now-let-me-fly) by Ronald Wimberly _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of courage and history and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [The Book Thief](https://readinglist.school/book/the-book-thief) by Markus Zusak _(730L · Grades 8–11)_ — Shares themes of courage, same genre (Historical Fiction), and overlapping grades (8–11).
- [All We Have Left](https://readinglist.school/book/all-we-have-left) by Wendy Mills _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Historical Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Private Peaceful](https://readinglist.school/book/private-peaceful) by Michael Morpurgo _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Historical Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Salt to the Sea](https://readinglist.school/book/salt-to-the-sea) by Ruta Sepetys _(560L · Grades 8–12)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Historical Fiction), and overlapping grades (8–12).
- [The Fountains of Silence](https://readinglist.school/book/the-fountains-of-silence) by Ruta Sepetys _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Historical Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Armageddon Summer](https://readinglist.school/book/armageddon-summer) by Jane Yolen _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of history, both on the California Young Reader Medal list, and overlapping grades (9–12).

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