Graphic Novels - 2022 Favorites

Star Knights: (A Graphic Novel) By Kay Davault Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9780593303641
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Published: Random House Graphic - July 5th, 2022

Tad is a frog, but he dreams of being brave and powerful like the Star Knights. When lucky Tad gets the chance to meet his magical heroes, he finds they're not what he was expecting. Meanwhile, Tad befriends someone more special than he could have ever imagined."

- Clare


Ride On By Faith Erin Hicks Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781250772824
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Published: First Second - August 16th, 2022

You don't have to love horses to love this book about young teen equestrians. Unlike many other sport books that follow elite athletes and center on winning, this is about the kids who just want to enjoy their sport and ride. An uplifting book kids will see themselves in."

- Clare


Two-Headed Chicken By Tom Angleberger, Tom Angleberger (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tom Angleberger, Tom Angleberger (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781536223217
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Published: Walker Books US - August 31st, 2022

Is this a great work of literature? No. Is it a laugh-out-loud funny, fast-paced silly adventure with a two-headed chicken trying to escape their nugget-y fate? Yes. Warning: may contain potty humor and oddly-specific cultural references. One for the Dog Man fans."

- Clare


Frizzy By Claribel A. Ortega, Rose Bousamra (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Claribel A. Ortega, Rose Bousamra (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781250259639
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Published: First Second - October 18th, 2022

I love the artwork in this graphic novel; the character details really shine through, and it's great to have a book that talks about beauty standards and finding a way to look good and feel good. For anyone with curls, or any young feminists."

- Clare


Enemies (Berrybrook Middle School #5) By SVETLANA CHMAKOVA Cover Image
$13.00
ISBN: 9781975312725
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Published: JY - September 27th, 2022

Felicity Teale just wants to prove herself for once and show everyone that she can see things through, especially when her younger sister outshines her in every way. To make her own mark, Felicity joins her school's entrepreneurship club, for which she needs to devise an impressive business concept. But it’s really hard and gets her tangled up in messy situations with her friends, classmates, and her once-friend, Joseph Ko. I love the realism behind the chaotic and complex nature of navigating friendships and trying new things!"

- Grace


Muhammad Najem, War Reporter: How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria By Muhammad Najem, Nora Neus, Julie Robine (By (artist)) Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9780759556904
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Published: Little, Brown Ink - September 27th, 2022

The true story of Muhammad Najem, the teenager who reported from his home in war-torn Syria. One for fans of non-fiction or kids who understand the power of social media."

- Clare


Besties: Find Their Groove (The World of Click) By Kayla Miller, Kristina Luu (Illustrator), Jeffrey Canino Cover Image
$13.99
ISBN: 9780358561927
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Published: Clarion Books - September 27th, 2022

The Besties are back in this super-popular spin-off from the Click series and this time, the focus is fashion!"

- Clare


Hilda: The Trolberg Stories: Hilda and the Bird Parade / Hilda and the Black Hound (Hildafolk) By Luke Pearson Cover Image
$29.99
ISBN: 9781838740832
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Published: Flying Eye Books - November 1st, 2022

A special hardcover edition of books 3 and 4 in the much-loved Hilda series. This would be a great gift for a Hilda fanatic, or anyone who loved the Netflix show, but hasn't read the books yet."

- Clare


Diana and Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Victoria Ying (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Victoria Ying (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9781779507693
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Published: DC Comics - November 8th, 2022

Shannon Hale is a storytelling genius. From Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn to Real Friends, her books never disappoint. Now add in Wonder Woman as a 9-year-old and enjoy. This story finds Diana's wish for a sister has been granted, but does she really want to share her Moms or her life?"

- Clare


Freestyle: A Graphic Novel By Gale Galligan Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781338045802
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Published: Graphix - October 18th, 2022

Cory is a B-Boy, and his dance crew is preparing for a big competition. But when his grades start slipping and the crew captain starts piling on the pressure, he has to step away. Sunna is an A-grade student, and people think she's weird, but secretly, she practices the yo-yo tricks her big brother taught her. A fun and dynamic graphic novel, packed with action, yo-yo tricks and dance routines."

- Clare


The Wondrous Wonders By Camille Jourdy Cover Image
$24.99
ISBN: 9781250799111
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Published: First Second - November 1st, 2022

A magical tale set in a forest full of talking creatures and multicolored miniature ponies. The artwork is whimsical, and the story is strange, but sweet. I think this will be a big hit with Studio Ghibli fans."

- Clare


Crumbs By Danie Stirling Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780358467816
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Published: Clarion Books - July 19th, 2022

This YA graphic novel, based on the popular Webtoon webcomic, transports you to the magical world of Ray, an endearing seer who sees life as it is, even beyond what others perceive. She falls in love, makes new friends, and finds her purpose in the world. (Each character has their own arc; they seem so real that their world feels authentic too.) I flew right through this one, and by the 370th page, I still wished there was more! For such an immersive fantasy world, the feels are real with this one."

- Grace