Graphic Novels Grades 6 - 8

SuperMutant Magic Academy [graphic novel]

Jillian Tamaki
2015
ISBN: 9781770461987

At a prep school for superheroes, mutants, and witches, paranormal abilities take a backseat to normal teen concerns.

Anya's ghost

Vera Brosgol
2011
ISBN: 9781596437135

Anya, embarrassed by her Russian immigrant family and self-conscious about her body, has given up on fitting in at school but falling down a well and making friends with the ghost there just may be worse.

Drama

Raina Telgemeier ; with color by Gurihiru
2012
ISBN: 9780545326995

Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen, and when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier!

Cardboard

Doug TenNapel
2012
ISBN: 9781451766042

When cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town from disaster.

Coraline

based on the novel by Neil Gaiman ; adapted and illustrated by P. Craig Russell ; colorist, Lovern Kindzierski ; letterer, Todd Klein
2008
ISBN: 9780060825430

Looking for excitement, Coraline ventures through a mysterious door into a world that is similar, yet disturbingly different from her own, where she must challenge a gruesome entity in order to save herself, her parents, and the souls of three others.

Foiled

written by Jane Yolen ; artwork by Mike Cavallaro
2010
ISBN: 9781596432796

Aliera is a star at fencing, but at school no one notices her--until her new lab partner Avery begins flirting with her. Aliera's mother just bought her a foil from a garage sale, and it has a strange jewel attached to the hilt. Will Aliera's first date be ruined when magical creatures try to steal her foil?

Friends with boys

Faith Erin Hicks
2012
ISBN: 9781596435568

After an idyllic childhood of homeschooling with her mother and three older brothers, Maggie enrolls in public high school, where interacting with her peers is complicated by the melancholy ghost that has followed her throughout her entire life.

Hereville

Barry Deutsch ; colors by Jake Richmond
2010
ISBN: 9780810984226

Spunky ten-year-old Mirka Herschberg hones her skills in her Orthodox Jewish community before accepting the challenges presented in these books.

Lumberjanes : beware the kitten holy / Volume 1

Volume 1 written by Noelle Stevenson & Grace Ellis ; illustrated by Brooke Allen ; colors by Maarta Laiho ; letters by Aubrey Aiese ; created by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis & Noelle Stevenson
2015
ISBN: 9781608866878

"Friendship to the max! At Miss Quinzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's camp for hardcore lady-types, things are not what they seem. Three-eyed foxes. Secret caves. Anagrams. Luckily, Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley are five rad, butt-kicking best pals determined to have an awesome summer together-- and they're not gonna let a magical quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way!" -- summary from page 4 of cover.

Nothing can possibly go wrong

Prudence Shen & Faith Erin Hicks
2013
ISBN: 9781596436596

"Charlie is the laid-back captain of the basketball team. Nate is the neurotic, scheming president of the robotics club. Their unlikely friendship nearly bites the dust when Nate declares war on the cheerleaders and they retaliate by making Charlie their figurehead in the ugliest class election campaign the school has ever seen. At stake is funding that will either cover a robotics competition or new cheerleading uniforms-- but not both. Bad sportsmanship? Sure. Chainsaws? Why not. Running away from home on Thanksgiving? Nothing can possibly go wrong"--Back cover.

Princeless. Book one, Save yourself

[Jeremy Whitley, writer ; M. Goodwin, artist ; Jung-Ha Kim & Dave Dwonch, letters]
2012
ISBN: 9781450798945

Follow the adventures of Princess Adrienne, a princess who's tired of waiting to be rescued. Along with her guardian dragon, Sparky, they begin their own quest in an all-ages action adventure designed specifically for those who are tired of waiting to be rescued -- and who are ready to save themselves.

A wrinkle in time : the graphic novel

adapted and illustrated by Hope Larson
2012
ISBN: 9780374386153

A graphic novel adaptation of the classic tale in which Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.

American born Chinese

Gene Luen Yang ; color by Lark Pien
2009
ISBN: 9780312384487

Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture. Presented in comic book format.

Boxers

Gene Luen Yang ; color by Lark Pien
2013
ISBN: 9781596433595

In China in 1898 bands of foreign missionaries and soldiers roam the countryside, bullying and robbing Chinese peasants. Little Bao has had enough: harnessing the powers of ancient Chinese gods, he recruits an army of Boxers--commoners trained in kung fu who fight to free China from "foreign devils."

Saints

Gene Luen Yang ; color by Lark Pien
2013
ISBN: 9781596436893

"China, 1898. An unwanted and unwelcome fourth daughter, Four-Girl isn't even given a proper name by her family when she's born. She finally finds friendship-- and a name, Vibiana -- in the most unlikely of places: Christianity. But China is a dangerous place for Christians. The Boxer Rebellion is in full swing, and bands of young men roam the countryside, murdering Westerners and Chinese Christians alike. Torn between her nation and her Christian friends, Vibiana will have to decide where her true loyalties lie-- and whether she is willing to die for her faith"--Front flap.