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New Middle School Graphic Novels |
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The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones
by Ethan Young
Siblings Amy and Dan Cahill, descendants of the world's most powerful family, must choose between hunting the 39 clues hidden around the world that, when put together, reveal the family's secret, or uncovering what really happened to their parents.
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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel
by Chris Grabenstein
When the world's most famous game maker designs the town's new library and hosts an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, Kyle sneaks in, but when morning comes and the doors remain locked, he must solve every clue to find a way out.
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All the Lovely Bad Ones: A Ghost Story Graphic Novel
by Scott Peterson
In this eerie full-color graphic novel adaptation of one of award-winning author Mary Downing Hahn's most popular ghost stories, mischievous siblings pretend their grandmother's Vermont inn is haunted and awaken the real spirits who dwell there.
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World War II: Fight on the Home Front
by Kate Hannigan
From 1941 to 1945, millions of Americans did whatever they could to support the troops and defeat the Nazis, and four curious kids take readers into the factories, farms and even kitchens to show what the fight on the homefront looked like up close.
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The Cool Code 2 : The Switch Glitch
by Deirdre Langeland
When the coding club finds that their app has a malicious user, Morgan, Zoey, and Daniel code an update to contend with a mischievous AI llama that's guiding a not-so-popular kid named Marcus to cause chaos in the school. Annoying little siblings, chaotic pranks, and more abound as they race to repair the glitchy app--and their own friendships--in their school before the damage is irreversible.
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Enlighten Me
by Minh Lãe
After standing up to a bully who made fun of his Vietnamese heritage, Binh is forced to participate in a silent meditation retreat where he unexpectedly loses himself in the stories of the Buddha's many past lives, finding inner peace and belonging.
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Click 6: Break
by Kayla Miller
Spring Break is full of possibilities…but not for Olive. This year, Olive is leaving her friends and all of their exciting vacation plans behind to visit her dad at his new apartment in the city. Goober is thrilled to spend a whole week with their father and has a long list of activities for their time together. Olive, on the other hand, still remembers the hurt of their dad moving halfway across the world. She would rather spend time with her friend Bree or scrolling through her new phone to keep up with everything she’s missing back home than catch up with him. As the week winds on, the normally easygoing Olive finds feelings of loneliness and resentment throwing her out of whack. Is there any hope of salvaging the visit—or will Olive’s Spring Break be a Spring Bust?
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Curlfriends: New in Town
by Sharee Miller
Starting a new middle school, Charlie learns that being her true self is the best way to make lasting friendships when she meets the Curlfriends, a group of Black girls who couldn't be more different from each other.
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Ink girls
by Marieke Nijkamp
Charged with treason after accusing the principessa's powerful brother of stealing from the city, Cinzia manages to escape and works with the principessa's daughter to expose the truth, following a whisper network of girls who empower them to change the course of history.
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Strikers: A Graphic Novel
by Kiel Phegley
Hockey—and life—keep handing them both losses. Their team, the Strikers, has a roster of rejects in hand-me-down coats but lacks good equipment, a deep bench, and a coach who shows up on time. Their town of Flint, Michigan, has been down on its luck their whole lives.
The boys may not understand each other, but together, they’ll find their reasons to keep taking the ice. Strikers is a hilarious, hard hitting, and moving story about how to stay on your skates when you only see L’s in your future.
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Brooms
by Jasmine Walls
It's 1930s Mississippi. Magic is permitted only in certain circumstances, and by certain people. Unsanctioned broom racing is banned. But for those who need the money, or the thrills...it's there to be found. Meet Billie Mae, captain of the Night Storms racing team, and Loretta, her best friend and second-in-command. They're determined to make enough money to move out west to a state that allows Black folks to legally use magic and take part in national races.
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Look on the Bright Side
by Lily Williams
A new year of school is starting, and Brit finds herself struggling with feelings for a seemingly rude boy from class who might have a soft side. Meanwhile, Christine can't deny that she likes her best friend Abby...as more than just a friend. The only question is, does Abby have feelings for Christine, too? And will their feelings for each other mess things up in their friend group? Misunderstandings, betrayal, and jealousy are bound to get in the way. But hey! Look on the bright side: They're in this together. Always. Heartful, romantic, and sizzling with the excitement of navigating first love, Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann's brilliant follow up to Go With the Flow is a bright spot you will not want to miss.
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Elmhurst Public Library 125 S Prospect Ave. Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 (630) 279-8696
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