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Great Graphic Novels for Middle School (page 2)


Cover art for ZEUS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2010
by George O'Connor, illustrated by George O'Connor

"Holy Cyclopes, here's a keeper. (Graphic mythology. 8-14)"
An energetic graphic series on classical mythology debuts with the origin story of the Big Cheese Olympian, Zeus. Read full book review >
Cover art for MALICE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2009
by Chris Wooding, illustrated by Dan Chernett

"One sequel announced, so far. (Fantasy. 11-13)"
In this hybrid-format horror/fantasy restless teens in search of adventure pass back and forth between their world and Malice—a tenebrous, ruined city stocked with clockwork monsters and other hazards. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE GOOD NEIGHBORS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2008
by Holly Black, illustrated by Ted Naifeh

"Providing enough introductory exposition, this should hook its reader, but still leave enough mystery to leave readers clamoring for the next installment. (Graphic fantasy. 12 & up)"
From two accomplished veterans comes a dark urban fantasy about a girl seeking the truth about her past—and her future. Read full book review >
Cover art for CORALINE
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2008
by Neil Gaiman, adapted by P. Craig Russell, illustrated by P. Craig Russell

"A stellar reworking of the original text, this is sure to delight established fans and to mesmerize newcomers. (Graphic fiction. 10 & up)"
A deliciously dark graphic adaptation of Gaiman's modern classic is delivered with pitch-perfect accuracy and presented in a striking palette. Read full book review >
Cover art for KAMPUNG BOY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2006
by Lat, illustrated by Lat

"Intriguing and edifying, Lat's memoir is an endearing look at a foreign adolescence. (Graphic novel. YA)"
In a charming story of a young boy's life, Lat recounts his childhood living in a small village (or kampung) in Malaysia. Read full book review >
Cover art for A.L.I.E.E.E.N.
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2006
by Lewis Trondheim, illustrated by Lewis Trondheim

"Not for the younger set, but an accomplished offbeat selection worth considering. (Graphic novel. 12-14)"
Designed to look like a weatherworn comic found in the woods, this outrageously imaginative graphic novel touts itself as the "first extraterrestrial comic book on earth." Read full book review >