Books like The girl with the silver eyes by Willo Davis Roberts
Katie Welker is accustomed to solitude, preferring books to conversation. She possesses silver eyes and the extraordinary ability to manipulate objects with thought—an uncommon talent that makes her seem frightening to her peers. The story follows Katie as she grapples with isolation, questioning why others fear her despite her harmless nature, and seeks out other children with similar abilities who might help her harness and understand her unique gifts.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Willo Davis Roberts
★
★
★
★
★
4.7 (3 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for The girl with the silver eyes by Willo Davis Roberts are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to The girl with the silver eyes (24 similar books)
A magical, time‑travel adventure for young readers, A Wrinkle in Time follows Meg and Charles Murry, the children of a missing father who was working on a tesseract. The novel blends science, fantasy, and strong family bonds, and was awarded the Newbery Medal.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A bored boy named Milo stumbles upon a magic tollbooth, launching him into the whimsical Kingdom of Wisdom where he embarks on a quest to recover the lost princesses of Rhyme and Reason.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In 1943 Copenhagen, ten‑year‑old Annemarie Johansen helps her Jewish friend Ellen Rosen escape Nazi persecution, learning courage and resilience while navigating war‑time hardships.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Phileas Fogg wagers he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days, a daring quest that unfolds into a globe‑spanning adventure.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A solitary Chumash girl is left on San Nicolas Island and must learn to survive alone, mastering skills traditionally reserved for men while facing danger, hunger and loneliness.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When eccentric millionaire Samuel W. Westing dies, sixteen heirs race through riddles, blizzards, burglaries and bombs to solve his will and claim a mysterious $10 million inheritance.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Harriet the Spy, a 1964 children’s novel by Louise Fitzhugh, follows a schoolgirl’s secret diary and the repercussions of her observations, earning classic status in juvenile literature and high rankings on notable U.S. children's book lists.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Jon, a memory‑losing boy who can talk to animals and read minds, falls through a forgotten door onto Earth and must find a way home while protecting the family who takes him in.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In fifth‑grade, Simon falls for Cybil, but their budding romance is thwarted by a best‑friend’s tall tales. Byars blends humor and warmth to explore young love and friendship.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Thirteen‑year‑old Sarah discovers her mother is dying of cancer in the autumn, forcing her to confront grief and the bonds that keep a family together.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
At Macdonald Hall, mischief‑making friends Bruno and Boots are separated by the headmaster, sparking a battle of wits as they scheme to reclaim their room and outsmart their new roommates.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Spinderella and her seven spider siblings dream of playing soccer, and with help from her Hairy Godmother she teaches them the value of numbers – a playful blend of football and counting for young readers.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Eleven-year-old Mitch’s ordinary world is turned upside down when he unexpectedly wins $250,000 in the Dazzle‑Rama Sweepstakes, setting off a series of adventures for a young boy learning about luck, responsibility, and what really matters.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the dystopian world of Salvation, a horde of Freaks threatens the town as four teenagers—Deuce, Fade, Stalker, and Tegan—attempt to rally refugees and confront their trauma.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Aya, a teenage girl wrenched from her home and forced toward auction, counts on a faithful wolf companion and a mysterious mute boy to navigate a world of slavery and escape.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the garbage-strewn wasteland of Coldharbour, six children experience mysterious transformations and must unite to confront an unseen foe.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Kate’s birthday approaches while her friends plan a secret surprise party, but their secrecy and distractions almost alienate her, turning the celebration into a source of tension and self‑reflection.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A story about a young girl who tries to buy a gold pin for her mother, despite financial difficulties and the loss of her job.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
"In the year 2051, one group of telekinesis masters attempts to use their powers to stop another group of telekinesis masters from destroying the world"--
In the year 2051, one group of telekinesis masters attempts to use their powers to stop another group of telekinesis masters from destroying the world. The plot contains mild profanity and violence. Book #2
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. KonigsburgFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!