Books like The Last Kids on Earth

The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier reads as fast, witty. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Next Chapter

Jeff Kinney · 2017

Both explore friendship & humor

62% genome match

The Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book O Fun

Dav Pilkey · 2001

Both explore humor & friendship

60% genome match

Stanley Yelnats' Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake

Louis Sachar · 2002

Both explore survival & humor

74% genome match

Un Disparatado Viaje A Ratikistan

Elisabetta Dami · 2000

Both explore friendship & humor

69% genome match

Big Nate - In a Class by Himself

Lincoln Peirce · 2010

Both explore friendship & humor

65% genome match

My brother is a superhero

David Solomons · 2015

Both explore friendship & humor

68% genome match

Tut, Tut

Jon Scieszka · 1996

Both explore friendship & adventure

67% genome match

Big Nate - Game On!

Lincoln Pierce · 2013

Both explore friendship & humor

62% genome match

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates

Liz Pichon · 2011

Both explore humor & friendship

62% genome match

The Chalice of the Gods

Rick Riordan

Both explore friendship & humor

77% genome match

Tales from a Not-so-talented Pop Star (Dork Diaries #3)

Rachel Renée Russell · 2008

Both explore friendship

59% genome match

Bud, Not Buddy

Christopher Paul Curtis · 2001

Both explore survival & humor

74% genome match