New & Coming Soon Graphic Novels for Kids

Looking for something new to read? Check out this list of new and coming soon graphic novels. You can place a hold in the catalog by clicking on a title. 

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Anta, Julio

It's back to school for the Hillside Valley kids! Sol's trying out for the middle school soccer team but will a crush on the team captain distract her from her goals? Find out in this new Hillside Valley graphic novel--filled with friendship, first crushes, and some impressive soccer skills!

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Barfield, Mike

Take a colorful tour through the prehistoric animal kingdom with this hilarious collection of non-fiction comics from award-winning author Mike Barfield and illustrator Paula Bossio. From the earliest life forms living under the ocean to the most fearsome dinosaurs and early mammals like the woolly mammoth, this book tells the story of what life was really like on early Earth. 

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Brundtland, Carl

It's the summer before seventh grade, and best friends Nansi, Ayesha, and Angela can't think of anything except cooling off. But when Ayesha doesn't show up at the pool, it sets off a relay of unfortunate events--with Nansi's archnemesis Tania Rijkenmoi at the heart--that threatens Nansi and Ayesha's friendship. Friendship drama and actual theater drama abound in this funny and heartfelt middle-school story.

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Caceres, Alfredo

Thirteen-year-old orphan Irene believes her father's soul is trapped inside her cat, Moses. Living at her caregiver Ruth's hostel, Irene spends every waking hour studying a mystical book that her parents left behind in the fire that took their lives. Irene thinks the book can help her see them again, if only Moses will give her a clue.

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Fontana, Shea

Grown-up superheroes attend their high school reunion and realize they may have walked right into a trap.

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Galandon, Laurent

Osamu hasn't been the same since that day. When the tsunami hit Fukushima prefecture, it killed his parents, destroyed his home, and triggered one of the world's worst nuclear disasters. Now, all Osamu has left is his grandmother, Ba-chan, and his big sister, Akiko. As he withdraws into his own world, he befriends friends yokai--spirits only he can see. Then, tragedy strikes again, and Ba-chan dies. Osamu and Akiko are determined to return her ashes to their family farm in Tomioka, a town within Fukushima's forbidden zone. There, the siblings will face dangerous radiation and yokai, both friendly and deadly--but they're willing to risk it all to make it home.

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Goellner, Caleb

Minnie is super-strong and super-anxious... but she'll have to journey through the MicroRealm to save her best friends: her five pets! Her parents are famous scientists and multiverse travel influencers...but Minnie Pouches hates being on camera. She feels too big, too shy, and too nervous. She can't even finish an important middle school project! One day, when the pressure becomes too much, Minnie rage-quits her parents' show and activates her stylish fanny pack to disappear into the MicroRealm. Now, far from home, she'll dance through encounters with greasy pizza dinosaurs, angry laser robots, and toothy pool floats to push past her fears, find her missing pets, and save the entire family.

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Holub, Joan

When massive farts bring the dinosaur exhibits to life at the museum sleepover, Fart Boy and his friends must stop Professor Gravypants from carrying out his evil plans.

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Lyall, Casey

The Band of Bigs, a secret society for older siblings, tries to help an eldest child who has been locked out by his little brothers, but the rival society League of Littles steps in to protect the interests of the youngest siblings.

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Punter, Russell

Join Greek warrior Odysseus on his amazing adventures in this dynamic graphic novel. When legendary warrior Odysseus sets off from the city of Troy to his home on the island of Ithaca, little does he suspect the terrifying dangers that stand in his way. Man-eating giants, a one-eyed ogre and a six-headed serpent are just some of the adversaries he must face in this graphic version of Homer's epic Greek legend. 

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Smith, Niki

Kenzie and Quinn, stepsisters and best friends, watch over a wild foal during a summer of change spent with their grandmother in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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Smith, Sam

Two young best friends, Amelia Miles and Shackleton Jones, must confront an infestation of giant anacondas in their favorite local park.

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Ulrich, Josh

A ten-year-old caveman and his baby sister take on monsters, mayhem, and unexpected responsibility in this laugh-out-loud graphic novel for kids! What's tougher than slaying monsters? Keeping your baby sister alive to tell the tale. Ten-year-old Finnik dreams of becoming a legendary monster hunter like his parents. But when he's told to stay behind and watch his baby sister, Finnik finds a clever loophole: why not do both? With baby sister Tina strapped to his back, Finnik sets off on a prehistoric quest full of hungry beasts, epic battles, and unexpected dangers.

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Xu, Jen

A shining city in the desert.
A legendary giant asleep for years.
A poor outcast girl who is determined to survive.

All three come together to create a fantastical and stunningly illustrated adventure that encompasses revenge, loyalty, prejudice, and love, perfect for fans of graphic novels like Nimona, Wings of Fire, and The Rema Chronicles.

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Yang, Gene Luen

Follow Team Avatar as they journey through the four nations! From Earth King Kuei to the Kyoshi Warriors, and Mai to the Boulder, your favorite Avatar: The Last Airbender friends are back for a wide-ranging exploration of life in their world. And where they go, danger, fun, and hijinks are sure to follow! 

Summaries provided by DPL's catalog unless otherwise noted. Click on each title to view more information.

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