Find your next graphic novel for tweens
If you loved Euphoria Kids by Alison Evans…
…then you need to read Nightlights, a beautifully illustrated story of finding yourself.
Every night, tiny stars appear out of the darkness in Sandy’s bedroom. Sandy catches them and creates wonderful creatures to play with until she falls asleep, and in the morning brings them back to life in the whimsical drawings that cover her room. One day, a mysterious pale girl called Morfie appears at school and is fascinated by Sandy’s drawings in a way that no one else has been before. But there is a price to pay for this new friendship…
Make sure to check out Hicotea as well, the next installment of Nightlights.
If you loved The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien…
…then you will devour Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian, a quirky fantasy adventure.
Deep in the heart of the planet Irpa stands the Salty Pig’s House of Tonics & Tinctures, home of the wise Pig Wizard and his adopted granddaughter, Bea. As keepers of the Endless Flame, they live a quiet and peaceful life, crafting medicines and potions for the people of their once-prosperous world.
All that changes one day when, while walking through the woods, Bea meets Cad, a member of the Galdurians, an ancient race thought to be long-extinct. Cad believes that if anyone can help him find his missing people, it’s the Pig Wizard. But when the two arrive home, the Pig Wizard is nowhere to be found - all that’s left is the Jar of Endless Flame and a mysterious note.
If you loved Simon vs the Homo Sapien’s Agenda by Becky Albertalli…
…then you will adore Heartstopper Volumes 1-4. These graphic novels about first love are fluffy, but touch on serious issues.
Charlie and Nick are at the same school, but they’ve never met…until one day when they’re made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn’t think he has a chance.
But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is more interested in Charlie than either of them realised.
If you loved Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu…
…then you will love Go with the Flow, a fun graphic novel about four girls fighting for equality in their school.
Abby: the activist. Sasha: the new girl. Brit: the smart one. Christine: the goofball.
When these four best friends notice that the boys have brand-new football uniforms and equipment while the girls bathrooms are still shamefully bereft of feminine hygiene products, they decide to take matters into their own hands. They petition, they write letters, they make NOISE, and eventually maybe even go a little too far.
If you loved The Edge of Thirteen by Nova Weetman…
…then Seance Tea Party, a sweet graphic novel about trying not to grow up, is a must read.
Growing up sounds terrible. No one has time to do anything fun, or play outside, or use their imagination. Everything is suddenly so serious. People are more interested in their looks and what others think about them than having fun adventures. Who wants that? Not Lora.
After watching her circle of friends seemingly fade away, Lora is determined to still have fun on her own. A tea party with a twist leaves Lora to re-discovering Alexa, the ghost that haunts her house – and Lora’s old imaginary friend! Lora and Alexa are thrilled to meet kindred spirits and they become best friends … but unfortunately, not everything can last forever.
