Favourite Graphic Novels for Middle Grade Children
These comics and graphic novels offer a different route into discovering the pleasure of reading.
From hilarious capers to nail-biting thrillers and superhero adventures to touching tales, there is something here for everyone.
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Boffin Boy and the Forest of the Ninja
Author: David Orme Illustrator: Peter Richardson
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Boffin Boy and the Forest of the Ninja
Author: David Orme Illustrator: Peter Richardson
This graphic novel style book is a quick read and perfect for those who don’t like too much text.
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Nightlights
Author: Lorena Alvarez
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Nightlights
Author: Lorena Alvarez
A remarkable, haunting and beautiful graphic novel for younger readers, Nightlights is a magical fable about creativity and believ…
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Calamity Jack
Author: Dean and Shannon Hale Illustrator: Nathan Hale
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Calamity Jack
Author: Dean and Shannon Hale Illustrator: Nathan Hale
This graphic novel is full of fun action set pieces, comedic turns and well-drawn out characters and is a much-needed updating of …
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Stormbreaker: The Graphic Novel
Author: Anthony Horowitz
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Stormbreaker: The Graphic Novel
Author: Anthony Horowitz
The graphic novel adaptation of this well-written and action-packed story of a teenage spy works really well
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Tamsin and the Deep
Author: Neill Cameron and Kate Brown
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Tamsin and the Deep
Author: Neill Cameron and Kate Brown
A fantastic graphic novel from the team at children's comic The Phoenix, this is a page-turning adventure with a great main charac…
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Roller Girl
Author: Victoria Jamieson
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Roller Girl
Author: Victoria Jamieson
It’s really exciting to be starting at Roller Derby summer camp, but less so when Astrid finds herself doing it alone. A fantastic…
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Scales and Scoundrels
Author: Author Sebastian Girner Illustrator: Galaad and Jeff Powell
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Scales and Scoundrels
Author: Author Sebastian Girner Illustrator: Galaad and Jeff Powell
Luvander and her companions go on an expedition to find The Hall of Dreaming Teasures. Their journey is like a cross between India…
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Azzi in Between
Author: Sarah Garland
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Azzi in Between
Author: Sarah Garland
This is a moving tale of a refugee family told in graphic novel style and so appealing to a wide range of younger readers.
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Electrigirl
Author: Jo Cotterill Illustrator: Cathy Brett
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Electrigirl
Author: Jo Cotterill Illustrator: Cathy Brett
An exciting graphic fantasy novel about a girl who develops amazing superpowers - but who values her family and friends even more.…
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The Adventures of John Blake
Author: Philip Pullman Illustrator: Fred Fordham
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The Adventures of John Blake
Author: Philip Pullman Illustrator: Fred Fordham
Like the Bourne films with time travel and a ghost ship, Pullman’s story rockets along at thrilling speed, full of secrets, myster…
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Corpse Talk: Season 1
Author: Adam and Lisa Murphy
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Corpse Talk: Season 1
Author: Adam and Lisa Murphy
Corpse Talk, the 'show that brings the dead famous to life' is a highly amusing and clever comic style history book that introduce…
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The Pavee and the Buffer Girl
Author: Siobhan Dowd Illustrator: Emma Shoard
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The Pavee and the Buffer Girl
Author: Siobhan Dowd Illustrator: Emma Shoard
Jim's from a traveller family and has never been to secondary school, but one day his dad says he has to go - and it's horrible. S…
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The King of Birds
Author: Alexander Utkin Translator: Lada Morozova
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The King of Birds
Author: Alexander Utkin Translator: Lada Morozova
Gamayun, the magical human-faced bird of Slavic mythology, narrates this vibrant and luxurious graphic novel for younger readers. …
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The Marvels
Author: Brian Selznick
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The Marvels
Author: Brian Selznick
More than just a mystery, The Marvels is a heart-warming story about growing up, identity and family, full of cinematic and captiv…
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Fantasy Sports
Author: Sam Bosma
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Fantasy Sports
Author: Sam Bosma
Magic and sport are rarely combined in stories for children, especially with a girl protagonist you can root for from the first pa…
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Wonder Woman at Super Hero High
Author: Lisa Yee
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Wonder Woman at Super Hero High
Author: Lisa Yee
Wonder Woman is thrilled when she enrols at Super Hero High School, but not everyone is keen to have her on board. This first nove…
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Brownstone’s Mythical Collection: Arthur and the Golden Rope
Author: Joe Todd-Stanton
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Brownstone’s Mythical Collection: Arthur and the Golden Rope
Author: Joe Todd-Stanton
Arthur goes to the great hall to help Thor catch the wicked Fenrir. There, he is set the almost impossible task of making a magica…
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Hilda and the Stone Forest
Author: Luke Pearson
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Hilda and the Stone Forest
Author: Luke Pearson
In her fifth adventure, the daring Hilda is back on form with plenty of strange magic, but this time with mum in tow. This allows …
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Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
Author: Judd Winick
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Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
Author: Judd Winick
Colourful, action-filled and laugh-out-loud funny, with plenty of burps, farts and catchphrases, HILO is the first in a bestsellin…
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