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Best-Selling Graphic Novels and Comic Books for Elementary Grade Readers
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items Have a reader who is struggling or simply doesn't enjoy reading? Graphic novels may be your gateway books! When our eldest was struggling to read, graphic novels were a low pressure option with out feeling “dumbed down” and as confidence grew, so did the love of reading. In fact, we used to hear “She's a joy to have in class, but she reads too much". Give your slow started a push in to a love of reading! I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
From the guy who brought us Captain Underpants, Dog Man is a funny goofy read for growing readers. The beginning of the Dog Man series, which currently has 13 books, with book #14 to be release soon! This series is recommended for ages 6-9 by most parents. Affiliate link
Dog Man (Book #1)
Clans of feral cats? Epic Adventures? Twisty events? This is the book that got one of my daughters hooked on reading. I'm so pleased this is still popular! A graphic novel adaptation of Erin Hunter's hugely popular Warriors series. This is the first book of the series. Affiliate link
Warriors The Prophecies Begin
Looking for a new series for your upper elementary school reader? Check out The New Girl by Cassandra Calin. With a manga adjacent vibe, The New Girl is recommended by Scholastic Books for ages 9-12 and explores themes that this age group will identi... Affiliate link
The New Girl
Creativity meets problem solving in this graphic novel for upper elementary readers. Each of the four main characters bring their own personality, method and skill to the group. After all, do we all bring something uniqie to the table even when we ha...
The Cartoonists Club
This series is just the sort of thing my kids would have loved when they were younger! A spin off of the InvestiGators, Agents of SUIT is a little mysterious and a lot of fun. Several parents reported they enjoyed these as much as their children did and often read them together. What a fantastic way to spend time with your child! Recommended by Barnes and Noble for readers aged 7-10 year. Affiliate link
Wild Ghost Chase
The latest in the Bad Guys graphic novels, this funny read is recommended for readers aged 7-10.
The Bad Guys in One Last Thing
Eighth graders and best friends, Megan and Leanne, struggle with real-life dramas like first crushes, school pressure, and belonging. Recommended by Scholastic for readers aged 8-12. Affiliate link
The Squad
A spin-off of the Babysitters Club that's been around 1986! I remember when they were releases -wow. That's been a while. The Babysitters Club Graphic Novel series, book 17 - available in eBook and paperback! Affiliate Link
Mallory and the Trouble with Twins
Book #8 of the Escaping Peril graphic novel series. Peril has some tough decisions to make so make sure you check out Books 1-7 first. Rated for upper elementary grade readers. Affiliate link
Escaping Peril
Did you know the Baby Sitters have little sisters now?!? Karen's Ghost is a graphic novel suitable for grades 2-5. This is book 11 of 12. Affiliate link
Karen's Ghost
A graphic novel adaptation of Erin Hunter's Warriors series. IF your young readers are struggling to find a novel they love, or need something a little more beginner friendly, give this a try. Once they are enjoying the graphic novel, give them the novels and they'll discover even more details about this amazi...
Warriors Fire and Ice
Dav Pilkey was always a favorite when my children were in elementary school. Book #13 of the series Dog Man- Big Jim Begins is a NYT Best Seller. Perfect for ages 7-10 or grades 2-3 (Affiliate Link)
Big Jim Begins
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shredder is book 12 of the series and has been on the NYT Best Sellers list for over 17 weeks! My daughters love Mr Pilkey's books when they were in the middle elementary grades! Affiliate Links
The Scarlet Shedder
If your readers loved the classic Captain Underpants, Mr Pilkey's DogMan is sure to be a hit!. #11 in the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey. This book is a play on the classic Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and is appropriate foe lower elementary grade readers. Mr Pilkey's books were a fan fave when our children were younger. Affiliate link
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
There's a reason this list runs heavy toward Dav Pilkey's work - he's been a favorite of young readers for over 30 years! Silly, engaging and relatable to young readers, his books just may be the thing you need to spark a love of reading in your chi...
Mothering Heights
Continue the Warriors saga in book 2 in the graphic novel adaptation of the original books. If your reader enjoyed these, I encourage you to have them try the novels! They've been a fan favorite for decades… since my children were young readers! Affi...
The Prophecies Begin, Book #2