Discover books similar to "Alice" series

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

This Newbery Medal-winning novel is a puzzling mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Sixteen people receive a strange invitation to the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will, and they soon find out that they are all part of a challenging game with a million-dollar prize. Like 'Alice', this book features a strong female protagonist and a unique, engaging plot.

Kate DiCamillo

Because of Winn-Dixie

This Newbery Honor book tells the story of a young girl named India Opal Buloni who adopts a stray dog she names Winn-Dixie. Together, they help India make new friends and come to terms with her past. This heartwarming tale shares the same sense of adventure and discovery as 'Alice', and it explores themes of friendship and family.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

In this dystopian novel, 12-year-old Jonas is selected to be the Receiver of Memory, the person who holds all the memories of the past for his community. As he learns more about the world outside of his own, he begins to question the rules and beliefs of his society. This thought-provoking book, which won the Newbery Medal, shares the same sense of curiosity and exploration as 'Alice'.

Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of the Logan family, who are fighting for their land and their dignity in the face of racism and prejudice in 1930s Mississippi. Like 'Alice', this book explores themes of family, community, and identity, and it shows how one young person can make a difference in the world.

Katherine Paterson

Bridge To Terabithia

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke, two fifth-graders who create a magical kingdom called Terabithia in the woods near their homes. When tragedy strikes, Jesse must learn to cope with his grief and find a way to carry on. This moving book shares the same sense of imagination and wonder as 'Alice', and it explores themes of friendship and loss.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

This classic novel tells the story of Mary Lennox, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in England after her parents die in India. There, she discovers a secret garden that has been locked up for years, and she sets out to bring it back to life. Like 'Alice', this book explores themes of discovery, growth, and transformation.

Katherine Applegate

The One and Only Ivan

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of Ivan, a gorilla who lives in a mall exhibit and longs for freedom. When a new elephant arrives and Ivan realizes she is in danger, he sets out to save her and find a new home. This moving book shares the same sense of empathy and compassion as 'Alice', and it explores themes of captivity and freedom.

Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising

This Newbery Honor book is the second in a series of five novels about the battle between the forces of light and darkness. Will Stanton, a young boy who discovers he is the last of the Old Ones, must find the six signs of the light before the dark can take over. Like 'Alice', this book explores themes of good and evil, and it features a strong, resourceful protagonist.

Kate DiCamillo

The Tale of Despereaux

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse with big ears and an even bigger heart. When he falls in love with a human princess, he sets out on a dangerous journey to save her from the clutches of a villainous rat. Like 'Alice', this book explores themes of bravery, love, and the power of imagination.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of Aerin, a young princess who must prove herself to her father and the kingdom by slaying a dragon and claiming the Hero's Crown. Like 'Alice', this book explores themes of courage, identity, and self-discovery, and it features a strong, determined protagonist.

Karen Cushman

The Midwife's Apprentice

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of Brat, a homeless girl who becomes the apprentice to a midwife in medieval England. As she learns the secrets of her trade, she also discovers her own worth and the value of friendship. Like 'Alice', this book explores themes of growth, self-discovery, and the power of community.