From a boy that imagines himself as a superhero, to an imaginative retelling of Beowulf, to a girl that just wishes for her own space, these tales are terrific for all!

ThunderBoom by JACK BRIGLIO. An action-packed superhero story about the power of imagination, and a fresh take on dealing with life's difficulties. Kids will be rooting for their new favorite superhero - ThunderBoom!

Bea Wolf by ZACH WEINERSMITH. A modern middle-grade graphic novel retelling of Beowulf, featuring a gang of badly behaved kids who must defend their tree house from a fun-hating adult who can turn children into grown-ups instantly!

Squished by MEGAN WAGNER LLOYD. Eleven-year-old Avery loves her life as it is, but she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! All Avery wants is her own room, so she's furious when her older brother Theo gets one instead. Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room amidst the chaos of middle school, but when she finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated.

Serafina and the Black Coat: The Graphic Novel by ROBERT BEATTY. This best-selling gothic fantasy about an unforgettable heroine has now come to life in graphic novel form with rich illustrations! Join Serafina secretly lives in the basement of Biltmore Estate and must keep herself hidden at all costs... but when children on the Estate start disappearing one-by-one, Serafina realizes she's the only one who can stop it!

Great Graphic Novels for Middle Grades