Discover books similar to "Little Britches" series

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

The Yearling

A classic American novel that tells the story of a young boy, Jody, and his relationship with a fawn he adopts in rural Florida during the late 1800s. This book will appeal to fans of Little Britches because of its focus on the struggles and triumphs of a young boy growing up in a difficult environment and the strong bond he forms with an animal.

Johanna Spyri

Heidi

A heartwarming story of a young orphan girl who goes to live with her gruff grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Heidi will captivate readers of Little Britches with its vivid descriptions of nature, its portrayal of a strong-willed young girl, and its exploration of themes such as family, love, and the power of human connection.

Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Set in the Deep South during the Great Depression, this powerful novel tells the story of a young African-American girl, Cassie, and her family's struggle for justice and equality. Readers of Little Britches will be drawn to the vividly drawn characters, the evocative setting, and the powerful themes of family, community, and social justice.

Eric P. Kelly

The Trumpeter of Krakow

A Newbery Medal-winning novel that tells the story of a young boy, Joseph, and his family as they flee from persecution in medieval Poland. This book will appeal to fans of Little Britches because of its rich historical detail, its vividly drawn characters, and its exploration of themes such as family, courage, and the power of music.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

A classic children's novel that tells the story of a young orphan girl, Mary, who discovers a hidden garden on the English moors. This book will captivate readers of Little Britches with its vivid descriptions of nature, its portrayal of a strong-willed young girl, and its exploration of themes such as growth, transformation, and the power of friendship.

Meindert DeJong

The Wheel on the School

A Newbery Medal-winning novel that tells the story of a group of schoolchildren in a small Dutch fishing village who set out to bring storks back to their town. This book will appeal to fans of Little Britches because of its richly drawn characters, its evocative setting, and its exploration of themes such as community, determination, and the power of imagination.

Elizabeth George Speare

The Sign of the Beaver

A Newbery Honor Book that tells the story of a young boy, Matt, who is left alone to survive in the wilderness of Maine in the 1700s. This book will captivate readers of Little Britches with its vivid descriptions of nature, its portrayal of a strong-willed young boy, and its exploration of themes such as survival, independence, and the power of human connection.

George Selden

The Cricket in Times Square

A classic children's novel that tells the story of a cricket who befriends a streetwise alley cat and a mouse in New York City. This book will appeal to fans of Little Britches because of its vividly drawn characters, its evocative setting, and its exploration of themes such as friendship, community, and the power of music.

Katherine Paterson

The Great Gilly Hopkins

A Newbery Honor Book that tells the story of a young girl, Gilly, who is sent to live with a foster family in a small town. This book will captivate readers of Little Britches with its vividly drawn characters, its exploration of themes such as family, identity, and the power of human connection, and its portrayal of a strong-willed young girl who must navigate a difficult world.

Katherine Paterson

Bridge To Terabithia

A Newbery Medal-winning novel that tells the story of a young boy, Jess, and his friendship with a girl named Leslie, who together create a magical kingdom in the woods. This book will appeal to fans of Little Britches because of its vividly drawn characters, its exploration of themes such as friendship, loss, and the power of imagination, and its portrayal of a strong-willed young boy and girl who must face the challenges of growing up.