8 Best middle grade books like Squire by Nadia Shammas

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Squire

By: Nadia Shammas

4.06

Format: 305 pages, Paperback

Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It's the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt…

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1. Taproot

By: Keezy Young

1.33

Format: 397 pages, Paperback

Blue is having a hard time moving on. He's in love with his best friend. He's also dead. Luckily, H… read more

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2. The Magic Fish

By: Trung Le Nguyen

4.51

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Tiến loves his family and his friends…but Tiến has a secret he's been keeping from them, and it mig… read more

Similar categories in Trung Le Nguyen's The Magic Fish book and Nadia Shammas's Squire

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"To me, language is a map to help you figure out where you are. If you can't read the map, you're lost"

-Trung Le Nguyen, The Magic Fish

"The space between two shores is the ocean and being caught in between feels like drowning. And, really, what is the point of tears among so much salt water?"

-Trung Le Nguyen, The Magic Fish

Cover of Salt Magic by Hope Larson

3. Salt Magic

By: Hope Larson

4.17

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

When a jealous witch curses her family's well, it's up to Vonceil to set things right in an epic jo… read more

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  • adventure
  • historical
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • fantasy
"...some wounds aren't easy to see."

-Hope Larson, Salt Magic

"Papa always says, you can fix soil, and you can build houses, but there's no point if the land don't have water."

-Hope Larson, Salt Magic

"I know you feel too big for this place. But when you get out of here, you'll see how small you are in the world."

-Hope Larson, Salt Magic

"No one stays young forever. And me? I lost my youth in the battlefield. If I have my way, I'll never leave this country again. Hell, I'll never leave the county. And if you think I'm the kind of man …"

-Hope Larson, Salt Magic

Cover of Crumbs by Danie Stirling

4. Crumbs

By: Danie Stirling

3.94

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Falling in love just got sweeter in this charming, romantic YA graphic novel from WEBTOON, the #1 d… read more

Similar categories in Danie Stirling's Crumbs book and Nadia Shammas's Squire

  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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5. Hungry Ghost

By: Victoria Ying

4.01

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

A beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel takes a look at eating disorders, family … read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • fiction
  • young adult
Cover of Ghost Roast by Shawnelle Gibbs

6. Ghost Roast

By: Shawnelle Gibbs

4.13

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Ghost Roast delivers a paranormal adventure full of first crushes, lost histories, and the impossib… read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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7. The Moth Keeper

By: Kay O'Neill

4.08

Format: 257 pages, Paperback

Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth … read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of The Baker and the Bard by Fern Haught

8. The Baker and the Bard

By: Fern Haught

3.62

Format: 147 pages, Paperback

Author-artist Fern Haught weaves an enchanting, gentle fantasy tale of friendship, determination, a… read more

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  • adventure
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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9. If You'll Have Me

By: Eunnie

4.44

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

“Super sweet and totally heartwarming!”—Alice Oseman, bestselling author of Heartstopper and Lovele… read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang

10. Lunar New Year Love Story

By: Gene Luen Yang

4.41

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

Graphic novel superstars Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join forces in this heartwarming rom-com ab… read more

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  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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11. In Limbo

By: Deb J.J. Lee

4.18

Format: 348 pages, Hardcover

A debut YA graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl's coming-of-age story—and a coming home stor… read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
Cover of The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

12. The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich

By: Deya Muniz

4.40

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

A funny, heartfelt YA romance about finding love—and lots of grilled cheese sandwiches—in the place… read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Blackwater by Jeannette Arroyo

13. Blackwater

By: Jeannette Arroyo

3.53

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Riverdale meets Stranger Things in this debut queer YA graphic novel, developed from a hit webcomic… read more

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  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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14. The Infinity Particle

By: Wendy Xu

4.03

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

In this gorgeous graphic novel by Wendy Xu, co-creator of the award-winning Mooncakes, a young inve… read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Basil and Oregano by Melissa Capriglione

15. Basil and Oregano

By: Melissa Capriglione

3.86

Format: 232 pages, Paperback

Mix two parts The Great British Bake Off with one-part magical boarding school plus a generous dash… read more

Similar categories in Melissa Capriglione's Basil and Oregano book and Nadia Shammas's Squire

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fantasy
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16. The Well

By: Jake Wyatt

4.09

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

A fantasy graphic novel about Lizzy, a girl who gets cursed by a wishing well, and her adventure to… read more

Similar categories in Jake Wyatt's The Well book and Nadia Shammas's Squire

  • adventure
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"You don't become wealthy unless you care about money. And you don't stop caring about money just because you're rich."

-Jake Wyatt, The Well

"People like to say that hard work makes you rich. That isn't true. But if you like the work, and it keeps you and yours fed and warm, it can make you happy."

-Jake Wyatt, The Well

"Did you think a wishing well would be full of noble feelings? A wish is pure desire, Lizzy. You're old enough to know that people seldom want what's good for them. Or anyone else, for that matter."

-Jake Wyatt, The Well

"Courage is doing what is right and necessary, regardless of peril. Your parents were brave. Your grandmother was brave. Endangering yourself or others for the sake of wealth? Risking lives for a chan…"

-Jake Wyatt, The Well

Cover of Nayra and the Djinn by Iasmin Omar Ata

17. Nayra and the Djinn

By: Iasmin Omar Ata

3.53

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

In this coming-of-age graphic novel with a fantastical twist, Nayra Mansour, a Muslim American girl… read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Tidesong by Wendy  Xu

18. Tidesong

By: Wendy Xu

3.90

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this is a magically heartwarming grap… read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American by Laura Gao

19. Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American

By: Laura Gao

4.24

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, La… read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
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20. Mamo

By: Sas Milledge

4.36

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Family matters aren’t just hocus-pocus for this young witch!Cartoonist Sas Milledge makes her aston… read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Squire by Nadia Shammas

21. Squire

By: Nadia Shammas

4.06

Format: 305 pages, Paperback

Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It's the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt… read more

Similar categories in Nadia Shammas's Squire book and Nadia Shammas's Squire

  • adventure
  • graphic novels comics
  • historical
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Across a Field of Starlight by Blue Delliquanti

22. Across a Field of Starlight

By: Blue Delliquanti

3.72

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

An epic sci-fi graphic novel romance between two non-binary characters as they find one another thr… read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Brooms by Jasmine Walls

23. Brooms

By: Jasmine Walls

4.23

Format: 240 pages, Kindle Edition

YALSA TOP 10 GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS BEST OF THE Booklist · Kirkus · Polygon · Chicago Publ… read more

Similar categories in Jasmine Walls's Brooms book and Nadia Shammas's Squire

  • historical
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of The Marble Queen by Anna Kopp

24. The Marble Queen

By: Anna Kopp

3.62

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

The Marble Queen is a YA Fantasy graphic novel that’s the political drama of Nimona meets the heart… read more

Similar categories in Anna Kopp's The Marble Queen book and Nadia Shammas's Squire

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"I’m not the strong, brave queen Iliad deserves."

-Anna Kopp, The Marble Queen

"It seems so natural. Like she’s done it a hundred times. Does she prefer dancing with women? I thought this marriage was only an arrangement. And if I’m right and it is, then why do I feel so strange?"

-Anna Kopp, The Marble Queen

Cover of Something More by Jackie Khalilieh

25. Something More

By: Jackie Khalilieh

4.06

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

A contemporary teen romance novel featuring a Palestinian-Canadian girl trying to hide her autism d… read more

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  • fiction
  • young adult
"No matter how far I've come and no matter how hard I try, beneath the mask will always be a girl who's afraid of being left behind."

-Jackie Khalilieh, Something More

"Maybe if people can get past the things that make me different on the outside, then they might try to get to know the real me. And maybe I’ll let them."

-Jackie Khalilieh, Something More

Cover of The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag

26. The Deep Dark

By: Molly Knox Ostertag

4.42

Format: 480 pages, Paperback

From Molly Knox Ostertag, writer-illustrator, comes a darkly beautiful story of identity, family, l… read more

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  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Into the Bright Open by Cherie Dimaline

27. Into the Bright Open

By: Cherie Dimaline

3.79

Format: 288 pages, ebook

In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works thr… read more

Similar categories in Cherie Dimaline's Into the Bright Open book and Nadia Shammas's Squire

  • historical
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Coming Back by Jessi Zabarsky

28. Coming Back

By: Jessi Zabarsky

3.51

Format: 248 pages, Hardcover

A beautiful graphic novel fantasy romance that follows two young women who have to go on their own … read more

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  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Blood Orange by Yaffa As

29. Blood Orange

By: Yaffa As

4.60

Format: 66 pages, Paperback

"Blood Orange" is a highly emotional, important and timely poetry collection by Mx. Yaffa (They/She… read more

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"you've drawn every line there could be while we wait for a circle"

-Yaffa As, Blood Orange

"we know it ends in flame because those with power were never taught to relinquish / we wait for them to / we forget you can't give up what wasn't yours to begin with"

-Yaffa As, Blood Orange

Cover of Cosmoknights, Vol. 2 (Cosmoknights, #2) by Hannah Templer

30. Cosmoknights, Vol. 2 (Cosmoknights, #2)

By: Hannah Templer

4.57

Format: 272 pages, Kindle Edition

Escape was just the beginning. The sensational "gays in space" webcomic/graphic novel returns, with… read more

Similar categories in Hannah Templer's Cosmoknights, Vol. 2 (Cosmoknights, #2) book and Nadia Shammas's Squire

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of A Bucket of Stars by Suri Rosen

31. A Bucket of Stars

By: Suri Rosen

3.70

Format: 236 pages, Kindle Edition

A story of two kids trying to save the world they know and heal the families they have. It’s the s… read more

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4.51

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