Graphic Novels for Upper Elementary Students
Get ready to embark on a visual vocabulary voyage with our collection inspired by thrilling graphic novels for upper elementary students. From the edge of comic panels to the heights of word balloons, these novels will have you zooming through pages packed with daring language. So, dive into the dynamic world of graphic storytelling, where every frame holds the key to unlocking an explosion of vocabulary and adventure!
New KidIn this graphic novel, an African-American seventh grader struggles to fit in at his new private school.
Class ActIn this sequel to the award-winning graphic novel New Kid, eighth-graders Drew and Jordan grapple with identity, privilege, and fitting in.
AwkwardMiddle school gets off to a rocky start for Peppi Torres after an awkward encounter with Jaime Thompson — and things only get worse when Peppi's art club begins feuding with the science club. Can Peppi save the day?
BraveThis sequel to Awkward follows Berrybrook Middle School student Jensen Graham as he attempts to fit in at school and stand up to bullies.
CrushThe third installment of the Berrybrook Middle School series follows Jorge Ruiz as he tries to navigate his first crush.
Measuring UpCici enters a cooking contest in hopes of winning enough money to buy her grandmother a plane ticket from Taiwan to the U.S.
This Was Our PactOn the night of the Autumn Equinox Festival, Ben and Nathaniel find themselves caught up in an adventure involving a talking bear, a helpful crow, and a cranky witch.
All's Faire in Middle SchoolEleven-year-old Imogene loves working with her family at the Renaissance Faire, especially now that she is finally old enough to train as a squire. At the same time, she must face an unexpectedly difficult quest: surviving middle school.
The Cardboard KingdomIn this graphic novel, neighborhood kids create imaginative costumes and personas to entertain themselves during the summer.
StargazingMoon is unlike anyone Christine has ever met — but jealousy and an unexpected emergency test their friendship.
PashminaIn this graphic novel, a teen girl discovers a magical shawl and learns about her family's history in India.
Secret CodersIn this graphic novel, Hopper and Eni investigate strange creatures and happenings at their school.
TwinsTwin sisters Maureen and Francine have always done everything together — but when the girls start sixth grade, they face challenges and conflicts in their relationship.
SnapdragonWhile searching for her lost dog, Snapdragon meets Jacks, an old woman who is supposedly a witch — and who has a surprising connection to Snapdragon's family.
White BirdA Wonder StoryIn this companion to Wonder, Julian's grandmother tells the story of her life in France during World War II.
Be PreparedIn this graphic novel based on the author's own experiences, a young immigrant from Russia wants to go to summer camp like her American-born friends — but when her parents finally agree, she finds that camp is nothing like she expected.
The Legend of Auntie PoIn this magical adaptation of the tale of Paul Bunyan, a young Chinese immigrant works at a logging camp in the late 1800s.
The Witch BoyAster is forbidden from learning magic because he is a boy, but when a sinister creature threatens his world, performing magic may be the only way he can save his family and friends. Learn these words from the bewitching graphic novel by Molly Knox Ostertag.
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