Discover books similar to "Jacob Have I Loved"

Elizabeth George Speare

The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Like 'Jacatherine Paterson’s Jacob Have I Loved', this Newbery Medal-winning novel also features a strong female protagonist who faces challenges and prejudices in a small, tight-knit community. Set in 17th-century Connecticut, it tells the story of Katherine Tyler, a young woman who must adapt to a new life after leaving her home in Barbados.

Katherine Paterson

Bridge To Terabithia

Written by the same author as 'Jacob Have I Loved', this book shares similar themes of friendship, loss, and self-discovery. It tells the story of Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke, two young outcasts who create a magical kingdom in the woods called Terabithia.

Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

This Newbery Medal-winning novel, like 'Jacob Have I Loved', explores themes of family, identity, and prejudice in a small, close-knit community. Set in the 1930s American South, it tells the story of Cassie Logan, a young African-American girl who must navigate a world of racism and injustice.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

Like 'Jacob Have I Loved', this Newbery Medal-winning novel explores themes of identity, community, and the importance of individual freedom. It tells the story of Jonas, a young boy who lives in a seemingly perfect society, but begins to question the world around him as he discovers its dark secrets.

Scott O'Dell

Island of the Blue Dolphins

This Newbery Medal-winning novel, like 'Jacob Have I Loved', tells the story of a young girl who must survive on her own in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Set on a remote island off the coast of California, it tells the true story of a Native American girl named Karana who is left alone after her tribe is forced to leave.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

Like 'Jacob Have I Loved', this classic novel explores themes of isolation, growth, and the power of friendship. It tells the story of Mary Lennox, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in the English countryside after the death of her parents, and discovers a hidden garden that has been locked away for years.

Katherine Paterson

The Great Gilly Hopkins

Written by the same author as 'Jacob Have I Loved', this novel shares similar themes of family, identity, and the search for belonging. It tells the story of Gilly Hopkins, a young girl who is constantly moving from foster home to foster home, and dreams of being reunited with her real mother.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

Like 'Jacob Have I Loved', this novel features a strong female protagonist who must overcome challenges and prejudices to find her place in the world. It tells the story of Aerin, a young princess who must prove herself as a warrior and a leader in a kingdom that does not accept her.

Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time

Like 'Jacob Have I Loved', this classic novel explores themes of identity, family, and the power of love. It tells the story of Meg Murry, a young girl who embarks on a journey through time and space to rescue her father and save the world from darkness.

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

Like 'Jacob Have I Loved', this novel features a large cast of characters and a complex plot that will keep readers guessing until the very end. It tells the story of a group of strangers who are brought together to solve a mystery and compete for a large inheritance.

Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising

Like 'Jacob Have I Loved', this novel explores themes of identity, community, and the struggle between good and evil. It tells the story of Will Stanton, a young boy who discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones, a group of immortal beings who must fight to save the world from the forces of darkness.