Books like Fish In A Tree

Fish In A Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt reads as hopeful, empathetic. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Don't Call Me Ishmael!

Michael Gerard Bauer · 2006

Both explore bullying & friendship

75% genome match

Out of my mind

Sharon M. Draper · 2010

Both explore empathy

83% genome match

Wink

Rob Harrell · 2019

Both explore friendship & bullying

67% genome match

Stargirl

Jerry Spinelli · 2000

Same ya feel

60% genome match

The List of Things That Will Not Change

Rebecca Stead · 2020

Both explore friendship

63% genome match

Restart

Gordon Korman · 2017

Both explore bullying & empathy

70% genome match

Freaks and revelations

Davida Hurwin · 2009

Both explore bullying & friendship

74% genome match

Melissa

Alex Gino · 2015

Both explore friendship & bullying

70% genome match

Freak the Mighty

W. R. Philbrick · 1989

Both explore friendship & bullying

70% genome match

Wonder

R.J. Palacio · 2012

Same ya feel

83% genome match

Because of Mr. Terupt

Rob Buyea · 2010

Both explore empathy

67% genome match

Song for a Whale

Lynne Kelly · 2019

Both explore friendship & empathy

67% genome match