Best of 2021: Children's Graphic Novels - Christchurch City LibrariesLike this list

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• Other Boys

  Alexander, Damian (Cartoonist)

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Forever Home

  Ayoub, Jenna

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  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!

• The Lost Child of Chernobyl

  a Graphic Novel

  Bate, Helen

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

• Lucy in the Sky

  Brinkman, Kiara

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  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.

• Oh My Gods!

  Cooke, Stephanie, 1986-

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

• Kitty Quest. 1

  Corbett, Phil

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

• Class Act

  Craft, Jerry

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hilda and the Ghost Ship

  Davies, Stephen, 1976-

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

• Holocaust

  a Chronicle of History and Hope

  Dolan, Hugh

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

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

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  "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.

• Witches of Brooklyn. 2, What the Hex?!

  Escabasse, Sophie

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  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.

• Baby-sitters Little Sister. [3], Karen's Worst Day

  a Graphic Novel

  Martin, Ann M., 1955-

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  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.

• ¡¡Manu!!

  Fernández, Kelly

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  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.

• Donuts and Danger

  Gallagher, John, 1967-

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  A deliciously funny and action-packed.

• Long Distance

  Gardner, Whitney

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  About friendships both near and far, far away.

• Secrets of Camp Whatever. [1]

  Grine, Chris

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

• Friends Forever

  Hale, Shannon, 1974-

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

• Bad Sister

  Harper, Charise Mericle

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

• Batpig. [1], When Pigs Fly

  Harrell, Rob

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  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.

• Martian Ghost Centaur

  Heagerty, Mat

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  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.