Discover books similar to "Tales from Alcatraz" series

Gary D. Schmidt

The Wednesday Wars

This Newbery Honor book, similar to 'Tales from Alcatraz', features a young protagonist dealing with personal and societal issues. Set in the 1960s, it follows Holling Hoodhood, a seventh-grader who must spend his Wednesday afternoons with his teacher, Mrs. Baker, while the rest of his class attends Hebrew school.

Kristin Levine

The Lions of Little Rock

This historical fiction novel, like 'Tales from Alcatraz', explores the complexities of growing up in a time of great social change. Set in the 1950s, it follows two girls, one white and one black, as they navigate the challenges of integration in Little Rock, Arkansas.

E.L. Konigsburg

The View From Saturday

This Newbery Medal winner, like 'Tales from Alcatraz', features a group of young protagonists dealing with personal and societal issues. The story follows four students who are chosen to represent their school at a statewide academic competition.

Katherine Paterson

Bridge To Terabithia

This Newbery Medal winner, like 'Tales from Alcatraz', features young protagonists dealing with personal and societal issues. The story follows two fifth-graders, Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke, who create a magical kingdom in the woods called Terabithia.

Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

This Newbery Medal winner, like 'Tales from Alcatraz', explores the complexities of growing up in a time of great social change. The story follows Cassie Logan, an African-American girl living in Mississippi during the Great Depression, as she deals with racism and injustice.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

This Newbery Medal winner, like 'Tales from Alcatraz', features a young protagonist dealing with personal and societal issues. The story follows Jonas, a boy living in a seemingly perfect community, as he is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory and learns the truth about his society.

Kate DiCamillo

Because of Winn-Dixie

This Newbery Honor book, like 'Tales from Alcatraz', features a young protagonist dealing with personal and societal issues. The story follows Opal Buloni, a 10-year-old girl who adopts a stray dog named Winn-Dixie and learns about friendship and community.

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

This Newbery Medal winner, like 'Tales from Alcatraz', features a group of young protagonists dealing with personal and societal issues. The story follows 16 people who are invited to the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will and must solve a series of puzzles to inherit his fortune.

Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising

This Newbery Honor book, like 'Tales from Alcatraz', features a young protagonist dealing with personal and societal issues. The story follows Will Stanton, a 11-year-old boy who discovers he is the last of the Old Ones, destined to fight the forces of the Dark.

Katherine Paterson

The Great Gilly Hopkins

This National Book Award finalist, like 'Tales from Alcatraz', features a young protagonist dealing with personal and societal issues. The story follows Gilly Hopkins, a 12-year-old girl who is constantly moving from one foster home to another, as she learns about family and belonging.

Katherine Applegate

The One and Only Ivan

This Newbery Medal winner, like 'Tales from Alcatraz', features a young protagonist dealing with personal and societal issues. The story follows Ivan, a gorilla who lives in a shopping mall, as he learns about friendship and freedom.