

To make matters worse, Jaime is a member of the art club’s arch rivals. She tries to abide by second rule by meeting friends in art club, feeling awkward and ashamed by the way she treated Jaime. In a panic, Peppi shoves Jaime and runs away. When Peppi trips into a boy in the hall named Jaime, she already breaks the first rule, and the mean kids start calling her names. Peppi Torres has two cardinal rules for surviving middle school: Don’t get noticed by the mean kids, and find friends with similar interests. I’m excited that Rainbow Rowell has moved into the graphic novel space, and I’m excited to include Pumpkinheads as one of the best comic books for kids. This year is their last year working at the pumpkin patch, and Deja and Josiah decide to go out with a bang. Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin HicksĮach fall Deja and Josiah work in the same pumpkin patch, and every Halloween they say goodbye to each other until next fall. Sanity and Tallulah will have to find the kitten and save their home before it’s too late. When Tallulah’s mom discovers their secret pet, the kitten disappears and the space station starts to malfunction. Sanity and Tallulah are best friends who live on a space station, and life for them includes super-advanced technology-including a secret three-headed kitten that Sanity herself engineered. This is one of the best comic books for kids and has racked up numerous well-deserved awards and accolades. These three storylines come together in a story about identity and what it means to fit in. The Monkey King is ready to join the ranks of the immortal gods, but there’s no place for a monkey among their ranks.

Danny is an all-American boy and had it all…at his old school, but now he has to start all over again at his new school. Jin Wang is the new kid at a school where he is the only Chinese American student and wants to be an all-American boy.

#The best comic book reader series#
This captivating series follows Em and Navin on their magic-filled adventures. The main characters Em and Navin move in with their great-grandfather, where Em finds a magical amulet that gives her magical abilities. This is a popular fantasy adventure series. This is a huge self-confidence booster and leads to kids wanting to read more! Let’s check out a few favorites! Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi For example, readers with dyslexia might feel frustrated finishing text-only novels but feel a sense of accomplishment when completing a page in a graphic novel. In addition to promoting general literacy, graphic novels are wonderful for kids with learning disabilities. Some comics are more text-heavy than others, but all feature engaging illustrations to involve readers of every level and appeal to visual learners. One of my favorite aspects of comics is their level of accessibility. In the middle grade space, comic books and graphic novels are experiencing a huge BOOM! I’m rounding up 15 of the best comic books for kids! Graphic novels serve the middle grade audience well as they give kids a new way to experience a story and are a great option for reluctant readers.
