Katherine Paterson's most recommended books

We've asked 12,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by Katherine Paterson.

Chosen by 4 people

Books like The Great Gilly Hopkins

Chosen by 3 people

Books like Bridge to Terabithia

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Jacob Have I Loved

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Same Stuff as Stars

Book lists with Katherine Paterson's books

8 authors created a book list with a book by Katherine Paterson as one of their picks.

• Middle-grade tough topics hope and compassion
• Hard family circumstances for middle-grade readers
• To help kids build empathy for those in need
• For tough girls facing tough times
• Featuring girls who are overcomers
• Young adult with secret places

Book lists connected to Katherine Paterson's books

40 authors created a book list connected to Katherine Paterson's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• For foster and adoptive families
• New action-packed middle grade books with heart
• That have a connection with trauma
• Real-life stories about struggles in life
• Helping adoptive parents be better parents
• Growing up adopted

Genres connected to Katherine Paterson's books

Topics connected to Katherine Paterson's books