Get your Kids addicted on Top Graphic novels and Comics

The marketplace of books is exploding with graphic novels and comics, favoured by many children for their illustrations and colorful pictures. The best part is that graphic novels are not only for children but also for young adults and anyone who loves reading. Graphic novels are expanding in form, subject, and expression. They give visually vibrant literary ventures that require the reader’s skill of combining text with images. Here are some of the best graphic novels for kids:

1.El Deafo by Cece Bell
Semi-autobiographical and fab, El Deafo is a story about a girl, Cece, who tries to adjust her deafness with her day-to-day life and find ways to cope with a giant hearing aid strapped to her chest. It is enlighting and funny while it gives the life lesson of accepting individual differences.

2.The Last Kids On Earth by Max Brallier
This is a hilarious story of Jack and two friends, June and Quint, who try to survive the aftermath of a monster apocalypse while hiding in a supercool treehouse.

3.Real Friends by Shannon Hale
Again, Real Friends is a semi-autobiographical novel based on making friends and losing them while exploring the complex nature of playground politics among elementary/primary aged girls.

4.Smile by Raina Telgemeier
A touching and funny story of a girl Raina, who accidentally knocks out her front teeth and heartbreaking dental ordeals which last for four years as her teeth are repaired. It gives out important messages including standing up for oneself, being brave, and true friendship.

5.Sisters by Raina Telgemeier

This novel is a story about sisters Amara and Raina. Raina wanted a young sister. But when she was born, both of their polar opposite personalities resulted in sibling rivalry and parental conflicts while both sisters learnt to find common ground.

6.Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
This one explores the growing apart from childhood friends, holding up for yourself, finding new friends, the value of positive role models, facing despair and persevering, and defining who you are as a person.

7.Brave by Svetlana Chmakova
Brave introduces a wide range of middle school characters portraying some real-life issues such as bullying, finding a place where you belong, and standing up for yourself. The protagonist Jensen, who is a victim of bullying, is relatable, likeable, and brave.

8.Wings of Fire The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland
This series speaks about five young dragons destined in a prophecy to end the war and choose a new leader between the seven dragon tribes. This story talks about taking back control of one’s destiny in the fight for freedom.

9.Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson
This adventure novel is a witty and sarcastic story about a 9year old who is a confident girl and a happy misfit with her self-absorbed unicorn pet, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils.

Graphic novels aren’t only for comic book enthusiasts or kids anymore. All kinds of stories, crime or thriller, are being told in this format, in a mix of text and illustrations. Young readers are usually a fan of superhero mouse while mature teens would go for classic novels, compelling memoirs, and significant historical fiction. So go ahead, browse through Ergodebooks and get started.

Posted On: May 05, 2019