Read Alike Book Lists for Kids

What are Read Alikes?

Read alike book lists for kids are books lists that give children readers great reading ideas of books similar to a favorite book or well-loved series. So if you’ve just finished a favorite book and can’t imagine ever enjoying another book as much as that book you love so much — check out these read-alike book lists for what to read next.

I’m a reader, too. I get it. You think you’ll never love another book like you loved Harry Potter. Or Dog Man. Or any other favorite kid books.

But…I assure you, just try some of the book recommendations on these lists. I’m positive that you’ll find other, exceptional books you might love just as much.

Read alike book lists share good book titles and reading ideas that have similarities to your original favorite book in:

  • style
  • genre
  • plot
  • character
  • archetypes
  • theme

I encourage you to help your children to find your next favorite book from these lists.

Give another book or ten a chance!

And comment below if you have any more list requests!

Read Alike Book Lists for Kids

Read Alike Book Lists for Kids

For Growing Readers (ages 6 – 8)

Beginning readers are obsessed with book series like Princess in Black and Dog Man. Keep your readers reading with more books that will be just as popular as their favorite series.

For Tween Readers (Ages 9 – 12)

Tween readers who are reading middle-grade books have fan-favorite books. But readers hate finishing a beloved book series. So here are some popular book series and good books for fans of those series.

For Teen Readers (Ages 13+)

Even though there aren’t as many YA series as middle grade, there still are popular book series that YA readers adore. And they’ll need good ideas of what to read next, just like their younger reader counterparts.

FAQ

How do you pick books for your lists?

I read the books to make sure they’re compelling stories and excellent writing. Then, I consider the genre, theme, story elements, and other similarities.

Are read alike books by the same author?

Not usually. Read alikes can be books by the same author but generally are any books with a similar genre, style, and theme.

Are the recommended books also in a series?

Usually, yes. I love recommending book series because once you like the first one, you can keep reading.

What if I want a book list that you don’t have?

I love reader suggestions. Comment with the book list you’d like to see below, and I’ll make a list!

Read alike book lists for kids are books lists that give children readers great reading ideas of books similar to a favorite book or well-loved series. So if you've just finished a favorite book and can't imagine ever enjoying another book as much as that book you love so much -- check out these read-alike book lists for what to read next.

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