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Best of 2021: Children's Graphic Novels - Christchurch City Libraries

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A selection of recommended titles for kids added to Christchurch City Libraries in 2021. A Christchurch City Libraries list.

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Other Boys

Other Boys

by Alexander, Damian (Cartoonist)

Graphic Novel - 2021

Damian is the new kid at school, and he has a foolproof plan to avoid the bullying that's plagued him his whole childhood: he's going to stop talking. Aut...Show more Damian is the new kid at school, and he has a foolproof plan to avoid the bullying that's plagued him his whole childhood: he's going to stop talking. Author Damian Alexander delivers a moving middle grade graphic memoir about his struggles with bullying, the death of his mother, and coming out. Show less

Damian is the new kid at school, and he has a foolproof plan to avoid the bullying that's plagued him his whole childhood: he's going to stop talking. Aut...Show more Damian is the new kid at school, and he has a foolproof plan to avoid the bullying that's plagued him his whole childhood: he's going to stop talking. Author Damian Alexander delivers a moving middle grade graphic memoir about his struggles with bullying, the death of his mother, and coming out. Show less

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Forever Home

Forever Home

by Ayoub, Jenna

Graphic Novel - 2021

Willow's nomadic childhood takes a surprising turn as her military parents bring her to the historic Hadleigh House, where her chances of finding her permanent home aren't looking good when she meets some unexpected occupants-GHOSTS! Willow's nomadic childhood takes a surprising turn as her military parents bring her to the historic Hadleigh House, where her chances of finding her permanent home aren't looking good when she meets some unexpected occupants-GHOSTS! Show less

Willow's nomadic childhood takes a surprising turn as her military parents bring her to the historic Hadleigh House, where her chances of finding her permanent home aren't looking good when she meets some unexpected occupants-GHOSTS! Willow's nomadic childhood takes a surprising turn as her military parents bring her to the historic Hadleigh House, where her chances of finding her permanent home aren't looking good when she meets some unexpected occupants-GHOSTS! Show less

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The Lost Child of Chernobyl

The Lost Child of Chernobyl

A Graphic Novel

by Bate, Helen

Graphic Novel - 2021

Onspired by the real events of the global environmental disaster at Chernobyl 1986. Onspired by the real events of the global environmental disaster at Chernobyl 1986. Show less

Onspired by the real events of the global environmental disaster at Chernobyl 1986. Onspired by the real events of the global environmental disaster at Chernobyl 1986. Show less

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Lucy in the Sky

Lucy in the Sky

by Brinkman, Kiara

Graphic Novel - 2021

In this contemporary graphic novel, twelve-year-old Lucy discovers her father's collection of Beatles records and is inspired to form an all-girl rock band. In this contemporary graphic novel, twelve-year-old Lucy discovers her father's collection of Beatles records and is inspired to form an all-girl rock band. Show less

In this contemporary graphic novel, twelve-year-old Lucy discovers her father's collection of Beatles records and is inspired to form an all-girl rock band. In this contemporary graphic novel, twelve-year-old Lucy discovers her father's collection of Beatles records and is inspired to form an all-girl rock band. Show less

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Oh My Gods!

Oh My Gods!

by Cooke, Stephanie, 1986-

Graphic Novel - 2021

Reads as if Raina Telgemeier and Rick Riordan teamed up to write a comic, and offers a fresh and funny spin on Greek mythology. Reads as if Raina Telgemeier and Rick Riordan teamed up to write a comic, and offers a fresh and funny spin on Greek mythology. Show less

Reads as if Raina Telgemeier and Rick Riordan teamed up to write a comic, and offers a fresh and funny spin on Greek mythology. Reads as if Raina Telgemeier and Rick Riordan teamed up to write a comic, and offers a fresh and funny spin on Greek mythology. Show less

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Kitty Quest

Kitty Quest

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by Corbett, Phil

Graphic Novel - 2021

A laugh-out-loud graphic novel debut about two aspiring adventurers who face off against startling ghosts, rampaging monsters, and bumbling wizards. A laugh-out-loud graphic novel debut about two aspiring adventurers who face off against startling ghosts, rampaging monsters, and bumbling wizards. Show less

A laugh-out-loud graphic novel debut about two aspiring adventurers who face off against startling ghosts, rampaging monsters, and bumbling wizards. A laugh-out-loud graphic novel debut about two aspiring adventurers who face off against startling ghosts, rampaging monsters, and bumbling wizards. Show less

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Class Act

Class Act

by Craft, Jerry

Graphic Novel - 2020

Award winning author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to 'New Kid'. This time, it's Jordan's friend Drew who takes centre stage in another laugh-...Show more Award winning author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to 'New Kid'. This time, it's Jordan's friend Drew who takes centre stage in another laugh-out-loud funny, powerful, and important story about being one of the few kids of colour in a prestigious private school. Show less

Award winning author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to 'New Kid'. This time, it's Jordan's friend Drew who takes centre stage in another laugh-...Show more Award winning author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to 'New Kid'. This time, it's Jordan's friend Drew who takes centre stage in another laugh-out-loud funny, powerful, and important story about being one of the few kids of colour in a prestigious private school. Show less

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Hilda and the Ghost Ship

Hilda and the Ghost Ship

by Davies, Stephen, 1976-

Book - 2020

Join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures. Ships are disappearing in Trolberg Bay. Join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures. Ships are disappearing in Trolberg Bay. Show less

Join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures. Ships are disappearing in Trolberg Bay. Join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures. Ships are disappearing in Trolberg Bay. Show less

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Holocaust

Holocaust

A Chronicle of History and Hope

by Dolan, Hugh

Book - 2021

Adolf Hitler's regime has enveloped Europe, and now David, along with all Jews in the Nazi's reach, are in danger. This extraordinary graphic novel traces...Show more Adolf Hitler's regime has enveloped Europe, and now David, along with all Jews in the Nazi's reach, are in danger. This extraordinary graphic novel traces the story of the rise of Nazism and Hitler's persecution of the Jews, merging historical imagery and documents with the haunting tale of David and his family. A story of fear, resilience and compassion, and a legacy of love and hope. Show less

Adolf Hitler's regime has enveloped Europe, and now David, along with all Jews in the Nazi's reach, are in danger. This extraordinary graphic novel traces...Show more Adolf Hitler's regime has enveloped Europe, and now David, along with all Jews in the Nazi's reach, are in danger. This extraordinary graphic novel traces the story of the rise of Nazism and Hitler's persecution of the Jews, merging historical imagery and documents with the haunting tale of David and his family. A story of fear, resilience and compassion, and a legacy of love and hope. Show less

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The Science of Surfing: A Surfside Girls Guide to the Ocean

The Science of Surfing: A Surfside Girls Guide to the Ocean

Comic Book - 2022

"Kim Dwinell's Surfside Girls has a timeless quality. With its likable characters, sunny colors, and supernatural mystery, it's a perfect summer read." -School Library Journal. "Kim Dwinell's Surfside Girls has a timeless quality. With its likable characters, sunny colors, and supernatural mystery, it's a perfect summer read." -School Library Journal. Show less

"Kim Dwinell's Surfside Girls has a timeless quality. With its likable characters, sunny colors, and supernatural mystery, it's a perfect summer read." -School Library Journal. "Kim Dwinell's Surfside Girls has a timeless quality. With its likable characters, sunny colors, and supernatural mystery, it's a perfect summer read." -School Library Journal. Show less

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Witches of Brooklyn

Witches of Brooklyn

2, What the Hex?!

by Escabasse, Sophie

Graphic Novel - 2021

The bewitching second book in the Witches of Brooklyn series captures what it means to be a friend, and how growing up can be a little less scary if you throw some magic in the mix. The bewitching second book in the Witches of Brooklyn series captures what it means to be a friend, and how growing up can be a little less scary if you throw some magic in the mix. Show less

The bewitching second book in the Witches of Brooklyn series captures what it means to be a friend, and how growing up can be a little less scary if you throw some magic in the mix. The bewitching second book in the Witches of Brooklyn series captures what it means to be a friend, and how growing up can be a little less scary if you throw some magic in the mix. Show less

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Baby-sitters Little Sister

Baby-sitters Little Sister

[3], Karen's Worst Day : A Graphic Novel

by Martin, Ann M., 1955-

Graphic Novel - 2021

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! Karen tries everything to make her day better, but nothing is going right and her bad luck just won't go away. Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! Karen tries everything to make her day better, but nothing is going right and her bad luck just won't go away. Show less

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! Karen tries everything to make her day better, but nothing is going right and her bad luck just won't go away. Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! Karen tries everything to make her day better, but nothing is going right and her bad luck just won't go away. Show less

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¡¡Manu!!

¡¡Manu!!

by Fernández, Kelly

Graphic Novel - 2021

Manu and her best friend, Josefina, live at a magical school for girls, and Manu is always getting into trouble. A funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure about friendship, defying expectations, and finding your place. Manu and her best friend, Josefina, live at a magical school for girls, and Manu is always getting into trouble. A funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure about friendship, defying expectations, and finding your place. Show less

Manu and her best friend, Josefina, live at a magical school for girls, and Manu is always getting into trouble. A funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure about friendship, defying expectations, and finding your place. Manu and her best friend, Josefina, live at a magical school for girls, and Manu is always getting into trouble. A funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure about friendship, defying expectations, and finding your place. Show less

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Donuts and Danger

Donuts and Danger

by Gallagher, John, 1967-

Graphic Novel - 2021

A deliciously funny and action-packed. A deliciously funny and action-packed. Show less

A deliciously funny and action-packed. A deliciously funny and action-packed. Show less

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Long Distance

Long Distance

by Gardner, Whitney

Graphic Novel - 2021

About friendships both near and far, far away. About friendships both near and far, far away. Show less

About friendships both near and far, far away. About friendships both near and far, far away. Show less

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Secrets of Camp Whatever

Secrets of Camp Whatever

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by Grine, Chris

Graphic Novel - 2021

A coming-of-age story set at a summer camp. A coming-of-age story set at a summer camp. Show less

A coming-of-age story set at a summer camp. A coming-of-age story set at a summer camp. Show less

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Friends Forever

Friends Forever

by Hale, Shannon, 1974-

Graphic Novel - 2021

Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are. Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are. Show less

Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are. Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are. Show less

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Bad Sister

Bad Sister

by Harper, Charise Mericle

Graphic Novel - 2021

A graphic novel memoir following a young girl who undergoes a crisis of conscience, realizing that she is a "bad sister." A graphic novel memoir following a young girl who undergoes a crisis of conscience, realizing that she is a "bad sister." Show less

A graphic novel memoir following a young girl who undergoes a crisis of conscience, realizing that she is a "bad sister." A graphic novel memoir following a young girl who undergoes a crisis of conscience, realizing that she is a "bad sister." Show less

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Batpig

Batpig

[1], When Pigs Fly

by Harrell, Rob

Graphic Novel - 2021

A supremely hilarious graphic novel featuring an unstoppable, super-swine hero who boldly fights for justice . . . in between taking mud baths and eating tasty sandwiches. A supremely hilarious graphic novel featuring an unstoppable, super-swine hero who boldly fights for justice . . . in between taking mud baths and eating tasty sandwiches. Show less

A supremely hilarious graphic novel featuring an unstoppable, super-swine hero who boldly fights for justice . . . in between taking mud baths and eating tasty sandwiches. A supremely hilarious graphic novel featuring an unstoppable, super-swine hero who boldly fights for justice . . . in between taking mud baths and eating tasty sandwiches. Show less

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Martian Ghost Centaur

Martian Ghost Centaur

by Heagerty, Mat

Graphic Novel - 2021

Full of humour, heart, and hilarious high jinks, Martian Ghost Centaur offers a touching story about protecting the things you love and following your passion. Full of humour, heart, and hilarious high jinks, Martian Ghost Centaur offers a touching story about protecting the things you love and following your passion. Show less

Full of humour, heart, and hilarious high jinks, Martian Ghost Centaur offers a touching story about protecting the things you love and following your passion. Full of humour, heart, and hilarious high jinks, Martian Ghost Centaur offers a touching story about protecting the things you love and following your passion. Show less

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Sunny Makes A Splash

Sunny Makes A Splash

by Holm, Jennifer L., 1968-

Graphic Novel - 2021

The latest in the Sunny series brings Sunny into a sink-or-swim summer, where she needs to float her first job and dive into her first maybe-flirtation. The latest in the Sunny series brings Sunny into a sink-or-swim summer, where she needs to float her first job and dive into her first maybe-flirtation. Show less

The latest in the Sunny series brings Sunny into a sink-or-swim summer, where she needs to float her first job and dive into her first maybe-flirtation. The latest in the Sunny series brings Sunny into a sink-or-swim summer, where she needs to float her first job and dive into her first maybe-flirtation. Show less

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Kyle's Little Sister

Kyle's Little Sister

by Jeong, BonHyung

Graphic Novel - 2021

Grace feels as though she is always in the shadow of her older good-looking friendly older brother. Grace feels as though she is always in the shadow of her older good-looking friendly older brother. Show less

Grace feels as though she is always in the shadow of her older good-looking friendly older brother. Grace feels as though she is always in the shadow of her older good-looking friendly older brother. Show less

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Winds of Change

Winds of Change

by Jolley, Dan

Graphic Novel - 2021

The warrior cats leap off the page in this full-color graphic novel adventure-a stand-alone story set in the world of Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series. The warrior cats leap off the page in this full-color graphic novel adventure-a stand-alone story set in the world of Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series. Show less

The warrior cats leap off the page in this full-color graphic novel adventure-a stand-alone story set in the world of Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series. The warrior cats leap off the page in this full-color graphic novel adventure-a stand-alone story set in the world of Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series. Show less

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Sylvie

Sylvie

by Kantorovitz, Sylvie

Graphic Novel - 2021

In a wise and witty graphic memoir, a young artist finds her path apart from the expectations of those around her. In a wise and witty graphic memoir, a young artist finds her path apart from the expectations of those around her. Show less

In a wise and witty graphic memoir, a young artist finds her path apart from the expectations of those around her. In a wise and witty graphic memoir, a young artist finds her path apart from the expectations of those around her. Show less

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The Legend of Auntie Po

The Legend of Auntie Po

by Khor, Shing Yin

Graphic Novel - 2021

Part historical fiction, part magical realism, and 100 percent adventure. A coming of age story about how immigrant communities hold on to tradition while staking out their place in their new home. Part historical fiction, part magical realism, and 100 percent adventure. A coming of age story about how immigrant communities hold on to tradition while staking out their place in their new home. Show less

Part historical fiction, part magical realism, and 100 percent adventure. A coming of age story about how immigrant communities hold on to tradition while staking out their place in their new home. Part historical fiction, part magical realism, and 100 percent adventure. A coming of age story about how immigrant communities hold on to tradition while staking out their place in their new home. Show less

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