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  • Lia have only known Romania as her home. Now her family is moving to Canada. On the day of their flight to a new country, her first period starts, marking changes in her life. She is now a woman, as her grandmother says out loud. A new country, new…
    Graphic Novel, 2024New York, NY : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2024 — Children's Graphic Novel
  • Fans of Megan Wagner Lloyd's books should absolutely snap up this graphic novel immediately. Janey and her parents depart on their houseboat after Janey wraps up 3rd Grade and she gets to see amazing things at sea but she misses her best friend in…
    Graphic Novel, 2025New York : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2025. — Children's Graphic Novel
  • Kids who are beginning to move beyond easy readers and picture books will enjoy this cute and funny graphic novel. Kitten Ninja gets into all kinds of hijinks and this book shares a few of his escapades with his cadre of villains (The Spot, The Ball…
    Graphic Novel, 2024Kansas City, Missouri : Andrews McMeel Publishing, [2024] — Children's Graphic Novel
  • Ave doesn't want to be in Kansas and really doesn't want to be separated from the rest of their family in Mexicali but is stuck in a town where they don't know anyone or the language. Ave struggles figuring out how to adapt while not losing their…
    Graphic Novel, 2025New York : RH Graphic, 2025. — Children's Graphic Novel
  • Young readers who may have already enjoyed The Chronicles of Narnia and Rick Riordan's books should be handed a copy of this book which will likely light their imagination aflame. Christopher, a normal boy, saves a griffin and is plunged into a…
    Book, 2024New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2024] — Children's Fiction Book
  • It was just another school day for Ava when she could not find a pencil to take to school. She rummaged through a drawer and found what seemed to be a regular blue pencil. It was the day for her math quiz, and she was not sure if she had studied…
    Book, 2015New York : Bloomsbury, 2015. — Children's Fiction Book
  • Imagine being a 12-year-old traveling on the other side of the world from Laguna, California to Vietnam. Not knowing a lot about the culture, the food, customs and so many more. Mia is now called Mai in her Vietnamese village. She was sent to…
    Book, 2015New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015] — Children's Fiction Book
  • Have you ever felt like you are not brave enough to do what you want? This story is for you. Ellie is 12 years old and has CP (Cerebral Palsy) and loves to bake. She’s been going to school with a personal aide which she isn’t happy because she is…
    Book, 2019New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2019] — Children's Fiction Book
  • Kids who loved Geronimo Stilton should absolutely try this hilarious graphic novel, the first in hopefully an equally long series, where Detective Beans is on the hunt for his missing hat. Readers who enjoy silliness and some detective tropes should…
    Graphic Novel, 2024Kansas City, Missouri : Andrews McMeel Publishing, [2024] — Children's Graphic Novel
  • When Violet's family moves into a bigger house where she will finally get her own room, it should be a good thing. But there is something strange about Violet's attic bedroom. Something creepy. Something that Violet really doesn't want to believe is…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Walden Pond Press, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2024] — Children's Fiction Book
  • For kids who are yearning to read the Grimms' Fairy Tales but perhaps are not quite old enough, they will likely enjoy this darkly funny, modern folktale about being kind. - Antonio B., Plymouth Library
    Graphic Novel, 2024Toronto : Annick Press, [2024] — Children's Graphic Novel
  • In 1860 Simon Green knows two things: first he's a bad student with no prospects in his hometown and second, if he gets a huge flock of turkeys out west he could strike it rich. As Simon begins his journey he has no idea the dangerous things he will…
    Graphic Novel, 2024Lausanne, Switzerland : Helvetiq, 2024. — Children's Graphic Novel
  • Middle schoolers who enjoyed reading darker, more complicated fairy tales growing up will likely love this graphic novel. Agatha has dreams of going beyond her small hometown but is stuck working as a governess and living with her parents. However,…
    Graphic Novel, 2024New York, NY : Quill Tree Books, Harper Alley, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024] — Children's Graphic Novel
  • Readers who love a quirky fantasy adventure with a hint of deeper, darker mystery at play, will likely devour this graphic novel. The only problem I have is that the next books in the series haven't been published yet. - Antonio B., Plymouth Library
    Graphic Novel, 2024London : Flying Eye Books, 2024 — Children's Graphic Novel
  • Ink Girls may take place in a fictional world with guilds and royals holding power, but readers are sure to draw parallels to modern issues such as censorship and corruption. The girls in this book are determined to stand up for the truth, which…
    Graphic Novel, 2023New York : Greenwillow Books, Harper Alley, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023] — Children's Graphic Novel
  • Middle-schoolers curious or nervous about high school will enjoy reading this graphic novel where Jay enters high school with none of his current friends. Jay has to navigate the pressure of getting good grades while exploring new classes with…
    Graphic Novel, 2024New York, NY : HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2024. — Children's Graphic Novel
  • The Secret Garden gets a breath of fresh air in this reimagining of the classic story. This version stars Maria, a Pakistani-Bangaleshi Muslim girl who is sent to stay with the Claybourne family. She doesn't expect to be there long, but once she…
    Book, 2023[New York, NY] : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023] — Children's Fiction Book
  • Sona's family is getting ready for a new baby. Everyone is busy and excited, but Sona isn't sure how she feels about all the changes. This sweet family story is full of relatable content for anyone who has been a part of a close-knit extended family…
    Book, 2021Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021. — Children's Fiction Book
  • Award-winning author Kate DiCamillo has created an incredible original fairy tale that is sure to charm and delight children and the adults that read to them. Highly recommend this for the parent/grandparent/guardian who is looking for a bedtime…
    Book, 2023Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023. — Children's Fiction Book