# Books like Where Things Come Back

**10** books similar to *Where Things Come Back* by John Corey Whaley, 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

- [Firekeeper's Daughter](https://readinglist.school/book/firekeepers-daughter) by Angeline Boulley _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Michael L. Printz Award list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [After the Snow](https://readinglist.school/book/after-the-snow) by S. D. Crockett _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the William C. Morris YA Debut Award list, overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Ash](https://readinglist.school/book/ash) by Malinda Lo _(Grades 5–12)_ — Both on the William C. Morris YA Debut Award list, overlapping grades (5–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Beautiful Creatures: The Manga (A Graphic Novel)](https://readinglist.school/book/beautiful-creatures) by Cassandra Jean _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the William C. Morris YA Debut Award list, overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Because You'll Never Meet Me](https://readinglist.school/book/because-youll-never-meet-me) by Leah Thomas _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the William C. Morris YA Debut Award list, overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Belle Époque](https://readinglist.school/book/belle-epoque) by Elizabeth Ross _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the William C. Morris YA Debut Award list, overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Between Shades Of Gray](https://readinglist.school/book/between-shades-of-gray) by Ruta Sepetys _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the William C. Morris YA Debut Award list, overlapping grades (4–9), and the same era (2010s).
- [Blood Water Paint](https://readinglist.school/book/blood-water-paint) by Joy McCullough _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the William C. Morris YA Debut Award list, overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Bone Gap](https://readinglist.school/book/bone-gap) by Laura Ruby _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Michael L. Printz Award list, overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).
- [Charm & Strange](https://readinglist.school/book/charm-strange) by Stephanie Kuehn _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the William C. Morris YA Debut Award list, overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2010s).

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