The Smithtown Library has an extensive selection of Graphic Novels for children. There is a wide appeal for this genre because, among other things, they reach out to reluctant readers, and others who might be hesitant to read a traditional book. They offer the same benefits of regular books such as introducing vocabulary, and spark their interests in new topics or provide more information on topics in which they already have an interest. See the titles below to help spark imaginations!
Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi.
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After moving into their late great-grandfather’s house with their mother, Emily and Navin are soon on a wild adventure in an underground world filled with all sorts of creatures and dangerous quests. Find out how these family members save each other and themselves in this wild fantasy ride. Series
Hilda and the Midnight Giant by Luke Pearson.
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Hilda finds her world turned upside down as she faces the prospect of leaving her snow-capped birthplace for the hum of the megalopolis. Her mother, an architect, has been offered a prestigious position in the bustling metropolis that she would find hard to reject. Besides, the tiny elven creatures making a daily habit of bombarding them with threats isn't making Hilda's case any better. As she seeks ways to stall her mother's decision, Hilda rushes to befriend the very source of her malady - will they help or hinder her? More importantly, who is this mysterious Midnight Giant?
The Sea of Monsters : The Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan ; adapted by Robert Venditti ; art by Attila Futaki ; colors by Tamas Gaspar ; lettering by Chris Dickey.
After discovering a secret that makes him question the honor of being the son of Poseidon, demi-god Percy Jackson journeys into the Sea of Monsters in an attempt to save Camp Half-Blood.
