# Books like Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze

**10** books similar to *Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze* by Elizabeth Foreman Lewis (Fiction · grades 3–7), 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

- [Sounder](https://readinglist.school/book/sounder) by William H. Armstrong _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [The Dark Frigate](https://readinglist.school/book/the-dark-frigate) by Hawes C. _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [The Midwife's Apprentice](https://readinglist.school/book/the-midwifes-apprentice) by Karen Cushman _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, same genre (Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Caddie Woodlawn's Family](https://readinglist.school/book/caddie-woodlawn) by Carol Ryrie Brink _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1930s).
- [The Cat Who Went to Heaven](https://readinglist.school/book/the-cat-who-went-to-heaven) by Elizabeth Coatsworth _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1930s).
- [Thimble Summer](https://readinglist.school/book/thimble-summer) by Elizabeth Enright _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1930s).
- [Waterless Mountain](https://readinglist.school/book/waterless-mountain) by Laura Adams Armer _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (1930s).
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- [A Single Shard](https://readinglist.school/book/a-single-shard) by Linda Sue Park _(920L · Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list and overlapping grades (5–8).
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