They were short serial stories that were part of a larger story. If you remember your Marvel comics or those favorite Archie comic books in those small little paperback magazine-type books, those were comic books. While I do have graphic novels under my genre drop-down menu for ease of navigation, graphic novels are not actually a genre, they’re a format! They’re defined as a longer-form comic book (comics are the medium) and can be in any genre of fiction or non-fiction, from science fiction to adventure, realistic narrative stories, classic novels, or short stories. I love that kids (mine included) get excited to read, read, read because they love the illustrated format. The graphic novel format entices kids into stories with illustrated comics and compelling plots told primarily through dialogue. Let’s dive into the best graphic novels for early readers, chapter books, middle grade, and YA! Together, Nathaniel and Ben will travel farther than anyone has ever gone, down a winding road full of magic, wonder, and unexpected friendship*.There are so many good graphic novels, how can you pick the best graphic novels for kids? This created book list of recommendations and reviews will help you find the right book for each kid in your life, whether you’re a parent, teacher, librarian, or grandparent. The plan is to follow the river on their bikes for as long as it takes to learn the truth, but it isn't long before the pact is broken by all except for Ben and (much to Ben's disappointment) Nathaniel, the one kid who just doesn't seem to fit in. Legend has it that after drifting out of sight, they'll soar off to the Milky Way and turn into brilliant stars, but could that actually be true? This year, Ben and his classmates are determined to find out where those lanterns really go, and to ensure success in their mission, they've made a pact with two simple rules: No one turns for home. It's the night of the annual Autumn Equinox Festival, when the town gathers to float paper lanterns down the river. Ryan Andrews's This Was Our Pact is an astonishing, magical-realist adventure story for middle-grade readers. A 2019 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the YearĪ 2019 Parents Magazine Best Children's Books of the Year

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