Discover books similar to "Something Upstairs"

Avi

Crispin: The Cross of Lead

If you enjoyed 'Something Upstairs' by Avi, you might like 'Crispin: The Cross of Lead'. This novel, also by Avi, tells the story of a young peasant named Crispin who is forced to flee his village after being accused of a crime he did not commit. Like 'Something Upstairs', this book features historical fiction and elements of mystery, as Crispin tries to uncover the truth about his past while evading his pursuers.

Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember

Fans of 'Something Upstairs' might enjoy 'The City of Ember' by Jeanne DuPrau. This book is set in a post-apocalyptic city that is running out of resources and is plunged into darkness. Two children, Lina and Doon, must work together to solve a series of clues and riddles that will lead them out of the city and into the unknown. Like 'Something Upstairs', this book features a sense of adventure and mystery as the characters try to uncover the truth about their world.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

If you enjoyed the historical and mysterious elements of 'Something Upstairs', you might like 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. This book is set in a seemingly perfect society where there is no pain, no war, and no suffering. However, as the protagonist Jonas begins to learn more about his world, he realizes that there is a heavy cost to this utopia. Like 'Something Upstairs', this book features a sense of mystery and discovery as the protagonist uncovers the truth about his world.

Louis Sachar

Holes

Fans of 'Something Upstairs' might enjoy 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. This book tells the story of Stanley Yelnats, a boy who is sent to a juvenile detention center in the desert after being falsely accused of stealing a pair of shoes. While at the camp, Stanley is forced to dig holes in the desert as part of his punishment. However, as he digs, he begins to uncover a series of clues that lead him to the truth about his family's past. Like 'Something Upstairs', this book features a sense of mystery and discovery as the protagonist uncovers the truth about his world.

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

If you enjoyed the mystery and intrigue of 'Something Upstairs', you might like 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin. This book tells the story of a group of strangers who are brought together to compete in a mysterious game in order to inherit the fortune of a wealthy businessman. However, as they play, they begin to uncover a series of clues that lead them to the truth about the businessman's death. Like 'Something Upstairs', this book features a sense of mystery and discovery as the characters uncover the truth about their world.

Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Fans of historical fiction might enjoy 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. This book tells the story of a young girl named Liesel who is sent to live with a foster family in Nazi Germany. Despite the horrors of the time, Liesel finds solace in the power of words and books. Like 'Something Upstairs', this book features historical fiction and a sense of adventure and discovery as Liesel navigates her new world.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

If you enjoyed the sense of mystery and discovery in 'Something Upstairs', you might like 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett. This book tells the story of a young girl named Mary who is sent to live with her uncle in the English countryside after the death of her parents. While there, she discovers a secret garden that has been locked up for years. As she works to restore the garden, she also begins to heal from her own emotional wounds. Like 'Something Upstairs', this book features a sense of mystery and discovery as the protagonist uncovers the truth about her world.

Trenton Lee Stewart

The Mysterious Benedict Society

Fans of mystery and adventure might enjoy 'The Mysterious Benedict Society' by Trenton Lee Stewart. This book tells the story of a group of children who are recruited by a mysterious benefactor to solve a series of puzzles and riddles that will help them uncover the truth about a nefarious plot. Like 'Something Upstairs', this book features a sense of mystery and discovery as the characters uncover the truth about their world.

Katherine Applegate

The One and Only Ivan

If you enjoyed the sense of adventure and discovery in 'Something Upstairs', you might like 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate. This book tells the story of a gorilla named Ivan who lives in a shopping mall. However, when a new elephant arrives, Ivan begins to question his life and the world around him. Like 'Something Upstairs', this book features a sense of adventure and discovery as the protagonist uncovers the truth about his world.

Katherine Paterson

Bridge To Terabithia

Fans of adventure and friendship might enjoy 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson. This book tells the story of two children, Jess and Leslie, who create a magical kingdom in the woods called Terabithia. However, when tragedy strikes, they must learn to cope with their grief and find a way to move forward. Like 'Something Upstairs', this book features a sense of adventure and friendship as the characters navigate their world.

Jacqueline Kelly

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

If you enjoyed the historical setting and coming-of-age themes in 'Something Upstairs', you might like 'The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate' by Jacqueline Kelly. This book tells the story of a young girl named Calpurnia who lives in Texas in the late 1800s. As she grows up, she becomes interested in science and nature, and begins to question the traditional roles of women in her society. Like 'Something Upstairs', this book features a sense of adventure and discovery as the protagonist uncovers the truth about her world.