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A heart-pounding, meticulously researched race against time that celebrates human ingenuity and the power of global cooperation. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with All Thirteen.

  • tense
  • claustrophobic
  • awe-inspiring
  • hopeful
  1. 01

    Li Lun, lad of courage

    Carolyn Treffinger

    A quiet, windswept tale of a solitary boy discovering that true bravery doesn't always look the way others expect.

    Shares:
    • respectful
  2. 02

    Dragon Pearl

    Yoon Ha Lee

    A thrilling, magic-infused space opera where ancient mythology breathes life into a futuristic galactic quest.

    Shares:
    • suspenseful
  3. 03

    Bean Thirteen

    Matthew McElligott · 2007

    A hilarious, mildly chaotic exploration of what happens when the math just won't work out.

    Feels:
    • lighthearted
    • comically frustrating
    • cozy
  4. 04

    Never fall down

    Patricia McCormick

    A tense, harrowing, yet deeply inspiring testament to a young person's sheer will to survive an unimaginable historical nightmare.

    Shares:
    • tense
    • urgent
  5. 05

    An American Plague

    Jim Murphy

    A gripping, dread-soaked descent into a historical medical nightmare that reads with the urgency of a thriller.

    Shares:
    • tense
    • claustrophobic
    • urgent
    • empathetic
  6. 06

    Peak

    Roland Smith

    A breathless, freezing ascent into the clouds that tests the limits of human endurance and the true meaning of family.

    Shares:
    • tense
    • awe-inspiring
    • suspenseful
  7. 07

    Watercress

    Andrea Wang

    A tender, muddy roadside stop transforms into a poignant bridge between a family's past and present.

    Shares:
    • empathetic
  8. 08

    Savvy (Savvy #1)

    Ingrid Law · 2008

    A folksy, sun-drenched road trip where growing up is the most unpredictable magic of all.

    Shares:
    • hopeful
  9. 09

    Look Both Ways

    Jason Reynolds

    A vibrant, interconnected snapshot of the unsupervised magic and quiet struggles that happen on the walk home from school.

    Shares:
    • empathetic
  10. 10

    Front Desk

    Kelly Yang

    A big-hearted, bustling story about a determined girl who uses her voice and her community to fight back against an unfair world.

    Shares:
    • hopeful
    • empathetic
  11. 11

    Daughter of the Deep

    Rick Riordan

    A high-octane, deep-sea thrill ride where ancient literary secrets meet cutting-edge submarine warfare.

    Shares:
    • hopeful
  12. 12

    A single shard

    Linda Sue Park

    A beautifully crafted tale of perseverance, found family, and the quiet dignity of dedicating oneself to an art.

    Shares:
    • hopeful
    • respectful

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