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Great Graphic Novels for Middle School

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

CORALINE

by Neil Gaiman & adapted by P. Craig Russell & illustrated by P. Craig Russell

A stellar reworking of the original text, this is sure to delight established fans and to mesmerize newcomers. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

ASTRONAUT ACADEMY

by Dave Roman & illustrated by Dave Roman

Roman’s quirks may irritate a few readers, but many children will run to their own scratch pads to draw fierce bunnies,... Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

LEVEL UP

by Gene Luen Yang illustrated by Thien Pham

A piquant, multilayered coming-of-age fable for the wired generation. Full review >

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