Graphic Novels

Image of Botticelli's Apprentice
Author(s):
Ursula Murray Husted
Illustrator(s):
Ursula Murray Husted
Genre(s):
Children, 8-12, Graphic Novels

Botticelli's Apprentice

March 10, 2025
Reviewed by: 
Cindy Helms

“The themes of creativity, mentorship, and self-confidence are beautifully explored, and the graphic novel is filled with positive messages about the importance of persiste

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Image of Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon: The Graphic Novel
Genre(s):
Graphic Novels, 8-12, Children, Graphic Novels & Comics

Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon: The Graphic Novel

June 4, 2024
Reviewed by: 
Marissa Moss

"Ying's adaptation is faithful to the original book, keeping the same emotional honesty and humor that have delighted Danziger's readers for decades."

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Image of The Golden Age: Ovid's Metamorphoses
Author(s):
Ovid
Genre(s):
Graphic Novels, Middle-Grade Novels, 8-12, Children

The Golden Age: Ovid's Metamorphoses

October 31, 2022
Reviewed by: 
Cindy Helms

“These may be fantasy and fable, but the ability that humans have to create change, to endure change, to grow from change is as practical as ever.”

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Image of Guts: A Graphic Novel
Author(s):
Raina Telgemeier
Genre(s):
Children, 8-12, Graphic Novels

Guts

September 16, 2019
Reviewed by: 
Bruce Hale

“Fans of Smile and Sisters will find this an equally compelling read, full of wisdom, humor, and Telgemeier’s engaging visual storytelling.”

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Image of Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #5)
Author(s):
Dav Pilkey
Genre(s):
Children, 8-12, Middle-Grade Novels, Graphic Novels

Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #5)

August 27, 2018
Reviewed by: 
Bruce Hale

With this fifth graphic novel in the Dog Man series, Dav Pilkey shows no signs of slowing down.

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Image of Molly and the Bear
Author(s):
Bob Scott
Genre(s):
Graphic Novels

Molly and the Bear

October 7, 2016
Reviewed by: 
Rita Lorraine Hubbard

Humans have long had a love affair with cuddly bears. Think Winnie the Pooh, Baloo from The Jungle Book, and everyone’s wise-cracking favorite, Yogi!

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Image of Diary of a Wimpy Kid #10: Old School
Author(s):
Jeff Kinney
Genre(s):
Graphic Novels

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School

November 9, 2015
Reviewed by: 
David Michael Slater

“undeniable charm of Kinney’s art.  . . . hilarious. . . . remarkable. . . . good comic timing.”

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Image of Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book (Revised and Expanded Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
Author(s):
Jeff Kinney
Genre(s):
Graphic Novels, Humor

Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book (Revised and Expanded Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

May 5, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Phyllis J. Perry

This is not a diary like the other books in the Wimpy Kid series. As the author points out emphatically, The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book is a journal.

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Image of Dying to Meet You (43 Old Cemetery Road)
Author(s):
Kate Klise
Illustrator(s):
Sarah Klise
Genre(s):
8-12, Humor, Horror, Sci-fi & Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Middle-Grade Novels

Dying to Meet You: 43 Old Cemetery Road

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Chris Eboch

 (Harcourt Children’s Books, April 2009) Grumpy old Ignatius B.

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Image of Gabby and Gator
Author(s):
James Burks
Genre(s):
Graphic Novels

Gabby and Gator

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
JoAn Watson Martin

With a minimum of text, the author spins a Louisiana alligator tale in graphic novel form. His illustrations go modern as he passes over an incandescent light bulb.

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