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A funny, tender exploration of what happens when the class clown finally decides to take himself seriously. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Dogs don't tell jokes.
- awkward
- hopeful
- bittersweet
- lighthearted
- 01
Sideways Stories from Wayside School
Louis Sachar
A delightfully surreal trip into a classroom where logic is turned upside down and the bizarre is entirely mundane.
- 02
Sixth Grade Secrets
Louis Sachar
A funny, fast-paced dive into the chaotic social ecosystem of middle school, where secret clubs and prank wars test the limits of friendship.
- 03
No more dead dogs
Gordon Korman
A hilarious, fast-paced middle-school rebellion against required reading and tragic animal stories.
- 04
Class Clown
Johanna Hurwitz · 1987
A warm, empathetic glimpse into the bustling world of a third-grade classroom and the earnest heart of a kid who just can't seem to stay out of trouble.
- 05
Ungifted
Gordon Korman
A hilarious, high-energy collision of chaos and intellect that proves there is more than one way to be smart.
- 06
Jacky Ha-Ha
James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein
A fast-paced, funny, and surprisingly tender exploration of using laughter to hide a breaking heart.
- 07
Don't Call Me Ishmael!
Michael Gerard Bauer
A hilarious and heartfelt survival guide to the mortifying ordeal of being known in middle school.
- 08
Stick dog
Tom Watson
A hilarious, food-obsessed romp following a pack of goofy dogs on a single-minded culinary mission.
- 09
Gooney Bird Greene
Lois Lowry · 2002
A joyful, classroom-bright celebration of storytelling and unapologetic individuality.
- 10
Fourth Grade Rats
Jerry Spinelli
A funny, fast-paced exploration of the exhausting pressure to be cool and the ultimate relief of just being yourself.
- 11
The Schwa was here
Neal Shusterman · 2004
A grounded, empathetic exploration of what it means to feel invisible and the quiet power of finally being seen by a friend.
- 12
Biscuit Goes to School
Alyssa Satin Capucilli
A cheerful, tail-wagging journey into the classroom that turns an ordinary school day into a playful adventure.
