Recommended Graphic Novels:
Skim by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki. Groundwood Books. 2008.
This book is written/illustrated by the same authors, so if you liked their writing and art style, definitely check it out.
This book is written/illustrated by the same authors, so if you liked their writing and art style, definitely check it out.
The Year of the Beasts by Cecil Castellucci and Nate Powell. Roaring Book Press. 2012.
This book also takes place during the summer, following two young girls, Tessa and her younger sister Lulu. Similar to This One Summer, this is a coming of age story with boys, heartbreak, and jealousy. This graphic novel is written in alternating prose and comics to tell their story.
This book also takes place during the summer, following two young girls, Tessa and her younger sister Lulu. Similar to This One Summer, this is a coming of age story with boys, heartbreak, and jealousy. This graphic novel is written in alternating prose and comics to tell their story.
Will & Whit by Laura Lee Gulledge. Amulet Paperbacks. 2013.
Will Huxstep is coping with a family tragedy by creating lamps to fight her fear of the dark. She works through another summer with her friends Autumn, Noel, and Reese. However, her fear of the dark is challenged when a hurrican named "Whitney" blows in her mountain town.
Will Huxstep is coping with a family tragedy by creating lamps to fight her fear of the dark. She works through another summer with her friends Autumn, Noel, and Reese. However, her fear of the dark is challenged when a hurrican named "Whitney" blows in her mountain town.
The Barefoot Serpent by Scott Morse. Top Shelf Productions. 2003.
This graphic novel traces the life of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. It alternates with a story about a young boy and girl who meet while on vacation in Hawaii.
This graphic novel traces the life of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. It alternates with a story about a young boy and girl who meet while on vacation in Hawaii.
Chiggers by Hope Larson. Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 2008.
Every year, Abby goes to the same summer camp, and all her friends are changing. She meets a new girl, Shasta, who is wild and very much unlike the other girls. Shasta is annoying to everyone but Abby, so can they be friends?
Every year, Abby goes to the same summer camp, and all her friends are changing. She meets a new girl, Shasta, who is wild and very much unlike the other girls. Shasta is annoying to everyone but Abby, so can they be friends?