Favourite Graphic Novels for Primary School 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
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Boffin Boy and the Forest of the Ninja
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
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Nightlights
A remarkable, haunting and beautiful graphic novel for younger readers, Nightlights is a magical fable about creativity and believ…
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Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop
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Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop
Can Officer Clawsome and his sidekick Stariana the starfish catch the criminal stealing their kelpcakes? Action-packed, with plent…
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Cowgirls & Dinosaurs: Big Trouble in Little Spittle
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Cowgirls & Dinosaurs: Big Trouble in Little Spittle
In this action-packed graphic novel set in the wild west, dinosaurs and people live side by side and ancient magic lurks in the st…
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Pablo and Splash
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Pablo and Splash
Pablo and Splash are two penguins who've accidentally time-travelled to the Cretaceous period! Can they get home to the icy Antarc…
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Tosh’s Island
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Tosh’s Island
When Tosh meets Louis, they bond over their shared imagining of a magical island. A moving graphic novel about friendship, imagina…
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Calamity Jack
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Calamity Jack
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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Cactus Kid: The Battle for Star Rock Mountain
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Cactus Kid: The Battle for Star Rock Mountain
Cactus Kid is determined to become the world's most powerful wizard, so he journeys to Star Rock Mountain in search of a special i…
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Stitch Head: the graphic novel
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Stitch Head: the graphic novel
Stitch Head is surrounded by terrible creatures, both inside and outside Castle Grotteskew. And he must protect the monsters... A …
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Cat on the Run: Episode 1: Cat of Death!
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Cat on the Run: Episode 1: Cat of Death!
This hilarious, action-packed comic bookis both a funny story with the relatable set-up of internet celebrity, and an astute take …
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The Egg Incident
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The Egg Incident
Humphrey the egg isn’t allowed to do anything energetic – especially not climb walls. But when he and his new friend are locked in…
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Meesh the Bad Demon
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Meesh the Bad Demon
Meesh isn’t a typical demon – preferring flowers to lava, and being bullied for it. But when the other demons are turned to stone,…
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Stormbreaker: The Graphic Novel
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Stormbreaker: The Graphic Novel
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
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Tamsin and the Deep
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
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Roller Girl
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
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Scales and Scoundrels
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
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Azzi in Between
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
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Electrigirl
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
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The Adventures of John Blake
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
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Corpse Talk: Season 1
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
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The Pavee and the Buffer Girl
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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Gamayun Tales I
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Gamayun Tales I
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
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The Marvels
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
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Fantasy Sports
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
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Wonder Woman at Super Hero High
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
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Brownstone’s Mythical Collection: Arthur and the Golden Rope
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
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Hilda and the Stone Forest
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
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Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
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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Toby and the Pixies: Worst King Ever
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Toby and the Pixies: Worst King Ever
Toby’s quiet life is turned upsidedown when he discovers an enchanted kingdom in his garden and is crowned King of the Pixies. Thi…
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