What books are similar to Togo?

The 10 closest matches to Togo by Robert J. Blake on ReadingList include Shiloh, The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, Because of Winn-Dixie, Loser, and A Dog Called Kitty. Each is scored on shared themes (diphtheria antitoxin, siberian husky, and sled dogs), shared award lists, genre, and reading level (grades 2–8), and links to the curricula, states, and grades where it is assigned in US schools, with primary sources.

Are books like Togo reading-level appropriate?

Yes — every match is a reading-level match, not just a topical one, scored on Lexile and grade band (grades 2–8), so the picks stay grade-appropriate. See how ReadingList judges text difficulty on the /standard methodology page.

How does ReadingList choose similar books?

Matches are ranked by shared themes, shared award and reading-program lists (two books picked for the same state award were chosen by the same committees for the same readers), same genre, comparable Lexile and grade band, and publication decade — computed from cited public curriculum data, not editorial opinion or AI-generated summaries.

Books like Togo

If you liked Togo, read Shiloh, The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, or Because of Winn-Dixie — the closest matches in our database, matched on shared award lists and reading level.

Closest match: Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

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Looking for books like Togo by Robert J. Blake (Realistic Fiction · grades 2–8)? It’s most often read for its themes of diphtheria antitoxin, siberian husky, and sled dogs. The 10 titles below are the closest matches in the ReadingList database — each scored on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level, and each linked to the curricula, states, and grades where it’s assigned, with primary sources.

These are reading-level matches, not just topical ones — so the picks stay grade-appropriate for a grades 2–8 reader. See how we judge text difficulty on our methodology page.

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Shiloh890L: Both on the Land of Enchantment Book Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6). Amazon → books like this →
The Strange Case of Origami Yodagrades 4–6: Both on the Great Lakes Great Books Award list (+2 more shared lists), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6). Amazon → books like this →
Because of Winn-Dixie610L: Both on the Land of Enchantment Book Award list (+2 more shared lists), overlapping grades (3–5), and the same era (2000s). Amazon → books like this →
Losergrades 4–6: Both on the Great Lakes Great Books Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6). Amazon → books like this →
A Dog Called Kittygrades 3–5: Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5). Amazon → books like this →
Sixth Grade Can Really Kill Yougrades 3–8: Both on the Land of Enchantment Book Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–8). Amazon → books like this →
Deep and Dark and Dangerousgrades 4–6: Both on the Land of Enchantment Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (4–6), and the same era (2000s). Amazon → books like this →
Stolen Childrengrades 4–6: Both on the Land of Enchantment Book Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (4–6), and the same era (2000s). Amazon → books like this →
Verdigrades 3–5: Both on the Great Lakes Great Books Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5). Amazon → books like this →
The Tale of Despereaux670L: Both on the Great Lakes Great Books Award list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (3–6), and the same era (2000s). Amazon → books like this →

Books like Togo for younger readers (K–2)

Closest matches whose grade range overlaps K–2— same scoring, different audience.

Ida B. and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine Hannigan · grades 2–8 — Both on the Great Lakes Great Books Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (2–8).
Say What? by Margaret Peterson Haddix · grades 2–8 — Both on the Great Lakes Great Books Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (2–8).
Star in the Storm by Joan Hiatt Harlow · grades 2–8 — Both on the Great Lakes Great Books Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (2–8).
When the Wolves Returned by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent · grades 2–8 — Both on the Great Lakes Great Books Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (2–8).
Zen and the Art of Faking It by Jordan Sonnenblick · grades 2–8 — Both on the Great Lakes Great Books Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (2–8).

Books like Togo for elementary readers (grades 3–5)

Closest matches whose grade range overlaps 3–5— same scoring, different audience.

One Potato, Two Potato by Cynthia DeFelice · grades 3–6 — Both on the Texas Bluebonnet Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Operetta by Lisa Wheeler · grades 3–6 — Both on the Texas Bluebonnet Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade by Barthe DeClements · grades 3–6 — Both on the Land of Enchantment Book Award list (+2 more shared lists) and overlapping grades (3–6).
Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary · grades 4–6 — Both on the Land of Enchantment Book Award list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (4–6).
Superfudge by Judy Blume · grades 3–6 — Both on the Great Lakes Great Books Award list (+3 more shared lists) and overlapping grades (3–6).

Books like Togo for middle school (grades 6–8)

Closest matches whose grade range overlaps 6–8— same scoring, different audience.

One Potato, Two Potato by Cynthia DeFelice · grades 3–6 — Both on the Texas Bluebonnet Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Operetta by Lisa Wheeler · grades 3–6 — Both on the Texas Bluebonnet Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade by Barthe DeClements · grades 3–6 — Both on the Land of Enchantment Book Award list (+2 more shared lists) and overlapping grades (3–6).
Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary · grades 4–6 — Both on the Land of Enchantment Book Award list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (4–6).
Superfudge by Judy Blume · grades 3–6 — Both on the Great Lakes Great Books Award list (+3 more shared lists) and overlapping grades (3–6).

Common questions

What books are similar to Togo?: The 10 closest matches to Togo by Robert J. Blake on ReadingList include Shiloh, The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, Because of Winn-Dixie, Loser, and A Dog Called Kitty. Each is scored on shared themes (diphtheria antitoxin, siberian husky, and sled dogs), shared award lists, genre, and reading level (grades 2–8), and links to the curricula, states, and grades where it is assigned in US schools, with primary sources.
Are books like Togo reading-level appropriate?: Yes — every match is a reading-level match, not just a topical one, scored on Lexile and grade band (grades 2–8), so the picks stay grade-appropriate. See how ReadingList judges text difficulty on the /standard methodology page.
How does ReadingList choose similar books?: Matches are ranked by shared themes, shared award and reading-program lists (two books picked for the same state award were chosen by the same committees for the same readers), same genre, comparable Lexile and grade band, and publication decade — computed from cited public curriculum data, not editorial opinion or AI-generated summaries.

Book data last updated 2026-09-05. Matches are computed from each book’s cited attributes — see the methodology.

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