The best graphic novels and comics for children & YA

7 - 11 years

The 13-Storey Treehouse is now in colour! The first book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures is packed full of comic book style illustrations. Andy and Terry live in the WORLD'S BEST treehouse! It's got a giant catapult, a secret underground laboratory, a tank of man-eating sharks, to name a few. But watch out for the sea monkeys, and the monkeys pretending to be sea monkeys, and the giant mutant mermaid sea monster. Oh, and, whatever you do, don't get trapped in a burp-gas-filled bubble . . . 

7 - 11 years 

Calling all lovers of Andy Griffiths' crazy adventures in the Treehouse series to the bizarre and thrilling world of The Land of Lost Things – the first book in the new Adventures Unlimited series where the characters are YOU and ME. Grab your boots and brave the journey first-hand as we search for Me's lucky rabbit's foot. But this is no easy task; along the way you will meet quirky strangers turned friends, and battle mind-boggling creatures and wild inventions. This is a must-read for the brave-hearted!

7 - 9 years

Are you ready to help the InvestiGators Mango and Brash solve crimes from the sewer? Prepare to laugh out loud as you join them on their first mission as they go undercover with their brilliant spy technology, to discover who has kidnapped top chef Gustavo and his recipes. . . and that’s not the only mystery they have to solve! 

7 - 9 years

The first in a full-colour, hilarious series – exploring deeper into the InvestiGators world through the eyes of their talented technicians and co-workers – Agents of S.U.I.T. is a must-read for comic book and graphic novel fans. In the first installment of the Agents of S.U.I.T. series, Cilantro the Chameleon finally gets a shot at her first field assignment. But faced with a sheep-led workers' rights revolt and an alien invasion conspiracy, does she have what it takes to prove herself as an agent?

9 - 11 years

Eowulf: Of Monsters and Middle School is the new comical adventure featuring Eowulf Wegmund, a descendent of the famed monster hunter Beowulf. Her extraordinary summer involved rescuing unicorn soldiers and battling an evil god – pretty cool stuff. However, back home, the only monsters she faces are in Dungeons & Dragons and the scariest creature around is her classmate Amadeus Hornburgl. But when a mysterious supervillain returns to wreak havoc on their quiet town, Eowulf and Amadeus must join forces to unearth a dark past that wants to stay buried. 

7 - 11 years

Join Max's quest to become a knight in this hilarious story with comic-book-style illustrations. Max wants to be a knight – too bad that dream is about as likely as finding a friendly dragon. But when Max's uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act . . . and fast! Joined by a band of brave adventurers – the Midknights – Max sets out on a thrilling quest: to save uncle Budrick and restore the realm of Byjovia to its former glory! Continue the adventure Max and the Midknights: Battle of the Bodkins.

7 - 1 1 years

Written by wildlife activist and scientist Trang Nguyen, Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear is an inspirational graphic novel adventure, based on a true story about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to save a sun bear. When Chang discovers a bear farm near her home in Vietnam, she decides to do everything she can to save wild animals – by becoming a conservationist. But her toughest challenge yet comes when she makes a vow to return Sorya – the sun bear she raised from infancy – back to the wild.

Age 12+

Deja and Josiah have worked at the world's best pumpkin patch throughout high school; they reunite every September and part every Halloween. But this year is different – they are seniors and so this will be their last shift together. Instead of wallowing, Deja plans to visit all the sights and sample all the snacks. And maybe Josiah could finally talk to that cute girl he’s been mooning over for three years. Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks have teamed up to create Pumpkinheads: a smart and swoony romance in full-colour graphic novel form.

Age 12+

Lunar New Year Love Story is a heartwarming, full colour, YA graphic novel rom-com about fate, family and falling in love. Val is ready to give up on love. It's led to nothing but secrets and heartbreak, and she's pretty sure she's cursed. But then a chance encounter with a pair of cute lion dancers sparks something in Val. Is it real love? Could this be her chance to break the family curse? Or is she destined to live with a broken heart forever.

Age 12+

Nate, the neurotic president of the robotics club, and Charlie, the laid-back basketball team captain, are unlikely friends. But their bond is tested when Nate's war against the cheerleaders leads to Charlie becoming their pawn in a fierce class election. The victor will determine the allocation of student group funding – either the robotics competition or new cheerleading uniforms, but not both.  

Age 12+

American Born Chinese weaves together three distinct yet interrelated tales: Jin Wang, a Chinese-American student yearning to fit in; the Monkey King, a character from one of China's storied fables; and Chin-Kee, the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who's also ruining his cousin Danny's life. These three seemingly unrelated tales come together with an unexpected twist, combining unlikely friendships and Chinese mythology in a modern fable that is hilarious, poignant, and action-packed.

Age 14+

'Hello! I’m Theo. I like cats, Dungeons & Dragons, and I’m trans and non-binary. Ever since I was young, I’ve been on a journey to explore who I am. To discover the things that make me, me. Sometimes it can feel like the world is trying to fit you into a box, to label you one way or another, but there is nothing more wonderful than finding your true authentic self, whoever you are. Whether you are transgender or cisgender, we are all searching for ways to make our houses feel like homes.' This heartwarming graphic memoir tells the story of discovering how to live life on their own terms.

Age 14+

Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy is a heartwarming YA graphic novel, perfect for fans of Heartstopper. It tells the story of Alix, an ice hockey player, who after hitting her catty teammate, must learn to control her temper and she is sure Ezra, the cool and collected theatre kid, is the answer. As they spend time together, they grow closer, revealing more to Ezra than the calm front he puts on. This story explores friendships, relationships, and anger management, complete with black-and-white illustrations.