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Graphic Novels: Graphic Novels 3-5

Graphic novels do not and aren’t intended to replace other kinds of reading—it’s not an either/or choice. Reading all kinds of formats encourages readers to think critically about how stories work across the different formats.

Sample Lessons/Units

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Call Number: Juv Kin
Publication Date: 2007-04-01

A Very Babymouse Christmas by Jennifer L. Holm (Illustrator); Matthew Holm (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Hol
Publication Date: 2011-09-27
Camp Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm; Matthew Holm
Call Number: GN Hol
Publication Date: 2007-05-08

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer; Giovanni Rigano (Illustrator); Paolo Lamanna (Illustrator); Andrew Donkin
Call Number: F Art
ISBN: 9780786848812
Publication Date: 2007-10-02

Recommended Graphic Novels 3-5

3-5

TOON Graphics
The award-winning publisher of early reader books recently brought in graphic novels for middle readers.

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer; Andrew Donkin; Giovanni Rigano (Illustrator); Paolo Lamanna (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Art
Publication Date: 2007-10-02
Kristy's Great Idea by Ann M. Martin; Raina Telgemeier (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Tel
Publication Date: 2006-04-01
Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain by Debbie Huey (Artist)
Call Number: GN Hue
Publication Date: 2006-08-08
Binky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Spi
Publication Date: 2009-08-01
Bluffton by Matt Phelan (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Phe
Publication Date: 2013-07-23
Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Call Number: GN Kro
Publication Date: 2009-07-28
Hilda and the Bird Parade by Luke Pearson (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Pea
Publication Date: 2013-04-02
The Whole World's Crazy Class Set by Jimmy Gownley (Illustrator)
Call Number: Oversize F Ame
Publication Date: 2009-05-05
Spiral-Bound by Aaron Renier (Artist, Cover Design by)
Call Number: GN Ren
Publication Date: 2005-09-13
To Dance by Siena Cherson Siegel; Mark Siegel (Illustrator)
Call Number: 792.8 Sie
Publication Date: 2006-10-01
Bera the One-Headed Troll by Eric Orchard
Call Number: GN Orc
Publication Date: 2016-08-02
The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum; Cavallaro Michael (Adapted by, Illustrator); Cavallaro Michael (Illustrator); Michae Cavallaro (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Cav
Publication Date: 2005-09-08

Graphic Novels 3-5

3-5

El Deafo by Cece Bell; David Lasky (Illustrator)
Call Number: 362.42 Bel
Publication Date: 2014-09-02
The Nameless City by Faith Erin Hicks; Jordie Bellaire (Contribution by)
Call Number: GN Hic
Publication Date: 2016-04-05
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
Call Number: GN Tel
Publication Date: 2014-08-26
Jellaby by Kean Soo (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Soo
Publication Date: 2008-02-05
Out from Boneville by Jeff Smith (Illustrator); Steve Hamaker (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Smi v. 6
Publication Date: 2005-02-01
Tower of Treasure by Scott Chantler (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Cha
Publication Date: 2010-08-01
The Mystery Boxes by Kazu Kibuishi (Editor)
Call Number: GN Exp
Publication Date: 2012-03-01
Odd Duck by Cecil Castellucci; Sara Varon (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Cas
Publication Date: 2013-05-14
Robot Dreams by Sara Varon (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Var
Publication Date: 2007-08-07
Wild Ride by Liam O'Donnell; Mike Deas (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN ODo
Publication Date: 2007-09-01
The Strongest Man in the World by Nicolas Debon
Call Number: 613.713 Deb
Publication Date: 2007-04-25
That Darn Yarn by Tony Millionaire; Dark Horse
Call Number: Pic Mil
Publication Date: 2005-05-10
Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Hat
Publication Date: 2011-02-01
In the Trenches by Justin LaRocca Hansen
Call Number: GN Han
Publication Date: 2017-02-07
Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN Tel
Publication Date: 2016-09-13
Tank and Fizz: the Case of the Slime Stampede by Liam O'Donnell; Mike Deas (Illustrator)
Call Number: Juv Odo
Publication Date: 2015-03-01
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
Call Number: GN Jam
Publication Date: 2015-03-10