Graphic Novels to Hook Young Readers

Squid Squad

by Aoife Dooley

Ollie and Zing live in a town called Nowhere, deep under the sea – a place that’s home to the wackiest and weirdest creatures of the ocean, like the stinky Blob, crafty Hypno-snail, and the mysterious Snakey Unicorn Thing… Ollie and Zing’s antics with their colourful neighbours always keep things lively – especially when they get the better of dastardly old Thornelius, the thorn-shooting sea slug!

This book contains four hilarious mini episodes, featuring a missing pet sea anemone (who makes a dashing wig), a very mysterious noise, and a magical portal toilet…

Bunny vs Monkey: The Great Big Glitch

by Jamie Smart

When Bunny, Monkey and friends discover that all of existence is a virtual reality simulation, life gets a little bit crazy! Bunny declares himself The Woods’ Magical Protector, Pig becomes a superspy, Weenie grows some serious muscles . . . but just what nefarious scheme is Skunky planning . . .?

My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary

by Jim Smith

From the bestselling creator of Barry Loser comes Jim Smith’s brand new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+.

My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary is packed full of friendship, fun and toilet jokes galore! Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy – otherwise known as the Poopies – on a series of fun adventure stories, and help them solve mysteries of the most unexpected kind… such as the case of the UNFLUSHED POOS .

Marvel: Spider-Ham: Spider-Ham Hollywood May-Ham!

by Steve Foxe (author) and Shadia Amin (illustrator)

Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham hits the PIG time… in Hollywood! Legendary director Alfred Peacock has acquired the rights to bring Spider-Ham’s spectacular story to the silver screen. There’s only one, itsy-bitsy problem: Spider-Ham didn’t sell those rights, and Peacock is getting the origin all wrong and making our hero out to be a monstrous menace! Once he catches wind of the perilous production, Peter Porker uses his Daily Beagle connections to secure on-set credentials, where he not so subtly tries to improve the film’s depiction of his alter ego and fix all the ‘continuity errors’.

The Cartoonists Club

by Scott McCloud (author and illustrator) and Raina Telgemeier (author and illustrator)

Welcome to the club! Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn’t know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook but keeps focusing on what she feels are mistakes, and Art simply loves being creative and is excited to try something new. They come together to form The Cartoonists Club, where kids can learn about making comics and use their creativity and imagination for their own storytelling adventures!

Global

by Eoin Colfer (author), Andrew Donkin (author), and Giovanni Rigano (illustrator)

This is a powerful, hopeful and timely story about the real effects of climate change: two young people on different continents whose lives are catastrophically changed by global warming. A graphic novel with glorious colour artwork throughout for children of all ages – from Eoin Colfer, previously Irish Children’s Laureate, and the team behind Illegal, and his bestselling Artemis Fowl graphic novels.

Nina Peanut: Mega Mystery Solver

by Sarah Bowie (author)

The second laugh-out-loud full colour story starring Nina Peanut – top choice for Class Captain, ghost hunter and detective extraordinaire, creative genius. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere.

Guess who is a GHOST and is living RIGHT HERE in this school? It’s Lady Deborah from our HISTORY LESSON, and she is stuck in her OWN SHOE. Watch as Brian and I film our investigations to find out WHAT she’s doing there and how we can set her free. I’m also battling Megan Dunne to become class captain – vote for me, because who is more of a GHOST EXPERT than I am? Answer: HARDLY ANYONE!

Making Friends: Together Forever: A Graphic Novel (Book 4)

by Kristen Gudsnuk (author and illustrator)

Dany’s magical sketchbook has steered most of her middle-school life so far – it even helped create her best friend, Madison. But now that the sketchbook is gone, and Madison with it, Dany’s back to being a loner. Then one day, Dany tunes in to the new hit TV show ‘My Magical Best Friend’, and it’s starring her magical best friend, Madison! The show is clearly based on Dany’s life, and she watches it regularly with a mix of horror and fascination. But lately there’s something else about the show that’s captured her attention: Madison seems to be dropping hints for Dany to come rescue her. With no magical sketchbook at her fingertips, can Dany find a way to save her best friend?

Saphie the One-Eyed Cat Volume 1

by Joho (author)

The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch and nap their way through life. It’s purr-fect for fans of Pusheen! What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there’s running, knocking things over, scratching things you’re not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food and generally causing mayhem left, right and center! Saphie the One-Eyed Cat is a hilarious look at the life of a cat that knows what she wants — and what she wants is to mess around!

Demon in the Wood

by Leigh Bardugo (author) and Dani Pendergast (illustrator)

Before he led Ravka’s Second Army, before he created the Fold, and long before he became the Darkling, he was just a lonely boy burdened by an extraordinary power. Eryk and his mother, Lena, have spent their lives on the run. But they will never find a safe haven. They are not only Grisha – they are the deadliest and rarest of their kind. Feared by those who wish to destroy them and hunted by those who would exploit their gifts, they must hide their true abilities wherever they go. But sometimes deadly secrets have a way of revealing themselves . . .

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Tales from the Pizzaplex

by Scott Cawthon (author), Christopher Hastings (author), Andrea Waggener (author), Diana Camero (illustrator), Coryn MacPherson (illustrator), and Macky Pamintuan (illustrator)

The bestselling series is now a graphic novel series! Five Nights at Freddy’s fans won’t want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length comic stories that will keep even the bravest player up at night… Have you ever ignored your conscience and done something you really knew you shouldn’t? Maya can’t resist the temptation to explore an under construction section of Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex … Aiden and Jace decide to scare some young kids in the Tube Maze of the Pizzaplex … and Fazbear technician Grady doesn’t listen to the voice in his head telling him to stay away from small, cramped places when doing his safety checks…

Homebody

by Theo Parish (author)

Hello! I’m Theo. I like cats, Dungeons & Dragons…and I’m trans and non-binary.

Ever since I was young, I’ve been on a journey to explore who I am. To discover the things that make me… me.

Sometimes it can feel like the world is trying to fit you into a box, to label you one way or another, but there is nothing more wonderful than finding your true authentic self, whoever you are. Whether you are transgender or cisgender, we are all searching for ways to make our houses feel like homes…