Books Like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: 12 Similar Reads for Grades 4–7
If your reader loved The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, these 12 books hit the same notes — good vs evil, courage, and sacrifice — all kept in the grades 4–7 reading band.
How these were chosen: matched deterministically from a verified catalog — shared themes, same genre, close reading level, and an overlapping grade band. No guesswork; each book's reason lists only the attributes that actually matched.
The 12 books most like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneJ.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J.K. Rowling
Middle Grade FantasyGrades 4–7
Why it's similar: Shares themes of good vs evil and courage, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and a close reading level (880L vs 940L).
- Amir and the Jinn PrincessM. T. Khan
Amir and the Jinn Princess
by M. T. Khan
Middle Grade FantasyGrades 4–8
Why it's similar: Shares themes of courage and family, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- Brick Dust and BonesM.R. Fournet
Brick Dust and Bones
by M.R. Fournet
Middle Grade FantasyGrades 6–8
Why it's similar: Shares themes of courage and family, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (6–8).
- FablehavenBrandon Mull
Fablehaven
by Brandon Mull
Middle Grade FantasyGrades 4–7
Why it's similar: Shares themes of courage and family, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- The Last Hope in HopetownMaria Tureaud
The Last Hope in Hopetown
by Maria Tureaud
Middle Grade FantasyGrades 6–8
Why it's similar: Shares themes of courage and family, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (6–8).
- The Trumpet of the SwanE.B. White
The Trumpet of the Swan
by E.B. White
Middle Grade FantasyGrades 3–6
Why it's similar: Shares themes of courage and family, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- The Witching WindNatalie Lloyd
The Witching Wind
by Natalie Lloyd
Middle Grade FantasyGrades 3–6
Why it's similar: Shares themes of courage and family, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- ShilohPhyllis Reynolds Naylor
Shiloh
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Realistic FictionGrades 3–6
Why it's similar: Shares themes of courage and family and a close reading level (890L vs 940L).
- Where the Mountain Meets the MoonGrace Lin
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
by Grace Lin
Middle Grade FantasyGrades 4–7
Why it's similar: Shares themes of family, same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and a close reading level (810L vs 940L).
- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMHRobert C. O'Brien
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
by Robert C. O'Brien
Middle Grade FictionGrades 4–6
Why it's similar: Shares themes of courage and family and a close reading level (790L vs 940L).
- Old YellerFred Gipson
Old Yeller
by Fred Gipson
Middle Grade FictionGrades 5–8
Why it's similar: Shares themes of courage and family and overlapping grades (5–8).
- EchoPam Muñoz Ryan
Echo
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Historical FictionGrades 5–8
Why it's similar: Shares themes of courage and family and overlapping grades (5–8).
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