Fantastic Manga Picks for Young Readers!
Manga is the name given to comics or graphic novels that originate from Japan and they’re packed with heart, humour and lots of imagination. Whether your child is a confident reader or just starting to dive into books on their own, manga can be a fantastic way to spark their love for stories.
Ready to explore? Here are some fantastic manga picks that are perfect for curious, creative young readers.
Anime and Manga Mega Handbook
by Scholastic
Become an anime and manga expert with this must-have, 100% unofficial guide! Chock full of cool info, anime and manga fans will not want to miss out! From One Piece to Sailor Moon, Haikyuu to Spy x Family, this Ultimate Guide to Anime and Manga has everything you need to know about amazing anime and manga! Full of recaps, character backgrounds, plot theories, backstory, trivia, and much, much more, this MEGA guide has everything fans need to stay in the know on everything anime and manga!
Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms
by Yoshino Koyoka and Trif Studio
An ordinary middle-school student’s life takes a thrilling turn when he encounters a powerful mechanical being in this exciting new manga! Kita-Kagami City is a pretty normal town … except that some people have gotten their hands on Mecha-Ude: powerful, sentient, mechanical beings that attach themselves to their human hosts and have awesome capabilities. When middle-school kid Hikaru accidentally activates Alma, a Mecha-Ude with no memory of its past, they must team up to uncover the mystery of Alma’s identity and prevent the powerful Mecha-Ude from ending up in the wrong hands.
Magical Boy
by The Kao
A breathtakingly imaginative fantasy series starring Max – a trans high school student who has to save the world as a Magical Girl … as a boy! Although he was assigned female at birth, Max is your average trans man trying to get through high school as himself. But on top of classes, crushes and coming out, Max’s life is turned upside down when his mom reveals an eons old family secret: he’s descended from a long line of Magical Girls tasked with defending humanity from a dark, ancient evil! With a sassy feline sidekick and loyal gang of friends by his side, can Max take on his destiny, save the world and become the next Magical Boy?
Hyo the Hellmaker
by Mina Ikemoto Ghosh
A unique YA debut from author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto Ghosh. This beautiful package is highly illustrated with Manga style art. Meet the Hakai Family Hellmakers: Purveyors of artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict upon your enemies. They’ll make it personal… But for a price! Hyo Hakai is a hellmaker. But when a curse destroys her village, she and her brother are forced to flee to the Island of Onogoro – a place where Gods live among humans. Hyo expects the bodies when they show up, but as she invetigates she is drawn into a tangled web of ens, death, conspiracy and secrets.
Alex Rider Graphic Novels Pack of 6
by Anthony Horowitz and Amrit Birdi
The bestselling Alex Rider series in manga-style artwork. See all the action unfold in slamming move by move frames. Alex Rider is fluent in five languages. He can kickbox better than Bruce Lee, and break into a secure bank vault no problem. Why is this? It’s because Alex isn’t just a teenage schoolboy. He’s also a spy for MI6. But while this might sound pretty cool, it’s also extremely deadly. Alex has made a lot of enemies. How long can he stay alive?
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