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Graphic Novel Adaptations

Beloved books in a new engaging format

We know young readers can’t get enough of graphic novels, and we’re here to help! Check out a selection of beloved stories that have been expertly adapted into the highly engaging, visually stunning format kids love. 

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Chapter Books

The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel

The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel

Gertrude Chandler Warner

The first chapter book in the beloved Boxcar Children series is now available as a full-color graphic novel! Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! See where the Boxcar Children’s story all began in this exciting graphic novel perfect for young readers.

Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying: The Graphic Novel

Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying: The Graphic Novel

Barbara Park

Laugh out loud with the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones—now in graphic novels! Junie B. Jones is the world’s best spier! So when her teacher turns out to be a secret mystery guy—Junie B.’s on the case!

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Titanic

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Titanic

Mary Pope Osborne

Learn about the Titanic with Jack and Annie from the Magic Tree House as they track the facts about what happened the night the ship sank—now in a nonfiction graphic novel format!

Christmas in Camelot Graphic Novel

Christmas in Camelot Graphic Novel

Mary Pope Osborne

Magic. Danger. Legend. For the first time in a full-color graphic novel, regular kids, Jack and Annie, travel in the Magic Tree House to King Arthur’s Camelot for Christmas in this graphic novel adaptation of a beloved chapter book classic!

Middle Grade

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness: The Graphic Novel

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness: The Graphic Novel

Andrew Peterson

The first book in the bestselling Wingfeather Series is now adapted as a graphic novel! Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget.

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel

Chris Grabenstein

Discover what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world.” Follow along and solve the clues in this interactive graphic novel featuring Mr. Lemoncello’s first-ever Library Olympics! From the co-author of Murdle Jr.: Sleuths on the Loose and illustrator of The Last Kids on Earth…

Sweet Valley Twins: First Place

Sweet Valley Twins: First Place

Francine Pascal

When the snobbiest girl at Sweet Valley Middle School gets a new horse, Elizabeth is suddenly interested in being her friend and Jessica isn’t buying it. The fun and drama continues in this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!

Turtle in Paradise

Turtle in Paradise

Jennifer L. Holm, Savanna Ganucheau

Inspired by family stories, three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm blends family lore with America’s past in this charming gem of a novel, now adapted into graphic novel form by rising star Savanna Ganucheau.

The City of Ember

The City of Ember

Jeanne DuPrau

Modern-day classic The City of Ember is a stunning graphic novel! An underground city is doomed to darkness. Then, two kids discover a secret note that may have the answer to bring back the light . . . but is it too late save their home?

The Golden Compass Graphic Novel, Complete Edition

The Golden Compass Graphic Novel, Complete Edition

Philip Pullman

The graphic novel adaptation of The Golden Compass, one of the most celebrated books of all time!

Published in 50 countries with over 22 million copies sold, The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass are renowned for their engrossing storytelling and epic scope. These modern classics are must-reads for every book lover.

Young Adult

Every Day: The Graphic Novel

Every Day: The Graphic Novel

David Levithan

A graphic novel adaptation of the groundbreaking, beloved New York Times–bestselling novel about a teen who wakes up in a different body each day and the love that eludes them.

Every day a different body. Every day a different life. Every day in love with the same girl.

First Test Graphic Novel

First Test Graphic Novel

Tamora Pierce

This eagerly awaited graphic novel adaptation of the iconic fantasy novel First Test reimagines the classic knight’s tale, but with a twist. In a world not quite ready for her ambition, a determined girl seeks knighthood and finds herself on a mission to prove it.

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