Books like Adam of the road

Adam of the road by Elizabeth janet Gray reads as charming, adventurous. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Midwife's Apprentice

Karen Cushman · 1995

Both explore medieval life

60% genome match

Crispin--The Cross of Lead

Avi · 2002

Both explore friendship

59% genome match

The Door in the Wall

Marguerite de Angeli · 1949

Both explore perseverance & medieval life

69% genome match

Johnny Tremain

Esther Forbes

Same historical feel

48% genome match

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

J.K. Rowling · 2005

Both explore friendship

62% genome match

Walk Two Moons

Sharon Creech · 1994

Both explore family & friendship

65% genome match

The evolution of Calpurnia Tate

Jacqueline Kelly · 2009

Both explore family

65% genome match

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Scott O'Dell

Same historical feel

62% genome match

Pax

Sara Pennypacker · 2016

Both explore friendship

62% genome match

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Mildred D. Taylor

Both explore family

60% genome match

All the Bright Places

Jennifer Niven

Both explore friendship

59% genome match

Number the Stars

Lois Lowry

Both explore friendship & family

59% genome match