21 must-read middle grade books like Isla to Island by Alexis Castellanos

Cover of Isla to Island by Alexis Castellanos

Isla to Island

By: Alexis Castellanos

4.22

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

This stunning wordless graphic novel follows a young girl in the 1960s who immigrates from Cuba to …

If you liked the middle grade plot in Isla to Island by Alexis Castellanos , here is a list of 21 books like this:

Cover of Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case

1. Little Monarchs

By: Jonathan Case

4.19

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

This graphic novel adventure tells the story of 10-year-old Elvie and her crucial mission to save h… read more

Similar categories in Jonathan Case's Little Monarchs book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
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2. Swim Team

By: Johnnie Christmas

4.28

Format: 248 pages, Paperback

Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Mana… read more

Similar categories in Johnnie Christmas's Swim Team book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
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3. A First Time for Everything

By: Dan Santat

4.39

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkwa… read more

Similar categories in Dan Santat's A First Time for Everything book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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4. Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

By: Pedro Martín

4.27

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy’s family and t… read more

Similar categories in Pedro Martín's Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • family
"It was like the driveway at Disneyland but with way more automatic weapons."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

"I like to say that my stories are 100% true 90% of the time. My memory and my heart like to play tricks on each other. The results are what makes my stories."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

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5. Apple Crush

By: Lucy Knisley

4.06

Format: 198 pages, Hardcover

Jen and Andy are back in the sequel to Stepping Stones, New York Times bestselling author Lucy Knis… read more

Similar categories in Lucy Knisley's Apple Crush book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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6. Frizzy

By: Claribel A. Ortega

4.48

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

A middle grade graphic novel about Marlene, a young girl who stops straightening her hair and embra… read more

Similar categories in Claribel A. Ortega's Frizzy book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
"We learn things from our parents, who learn things from their parents, who learned that from their parents. It doesn't make those things okay to believe..."

-Claribel A. Ortega, Frizzy

Cover of Freestyle: A Graphic Novel by Gale Galligan

7. Freestyle: A Graphic Novel

By: Gale Galligan

4.15

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

From New York Times bestselling author Gale Galligan, a fun, high-energy graphic novel about friend… read more

Similar categories in Gale Galligan's Freestyle: A Graphic Novel book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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8. Saving Sunshine

By: Saadia Faruqi

4.06

Format: 224 pages, ebook

It's hard enough being a kid without being teased for a funny sounding name or wearing a hijab. … read more

Similar categories in Saadia Faruqi's Saving Sunshine book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
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9. Invisible

By: Christina Diaz Gonzalez

4.16

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

For fans of Twins and Allergic, a must-have graphic novel about five very different students who ar… read more

Similar categories in Christina Diaz Gonzalez's Invisible book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel by Betty C. Tang

10. Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel

By: Betty C. Tang

4.25

Format: 286 pages, Paperback

A story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the au… read more

Similar categories in Betty C. Tang's Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • historical
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • family
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11. Miss Quinces

By: Kat Fajardo

4.18

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Rising star Kat Fajardo's debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anythin… read more

Similar categories in Kat Fajardo's Miss Quinces book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of Lo and Behold (Lo and Behold #1) by Wendy Mass

12. Lo and Behold (Lo and Behold #1)

By: Wendy Mass

4.14

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Can a virtual reality headset help change the way twelve-year-old Addie looks at things? Introd… read more

Similar categories in Wendy Mass's Lo and Behold (Lo and Behold #1) book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
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13. Marshmallow & Jordan

By: Alina Chau

4.22

Format: 379 pages, Hardcover

Jordan’s days as star player for her school’s basketball team ended when an accident left her paral… read more

Similar categories in Alina Chau's Marshmallow & Jordan book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Isla to Island by Alexis Castellanos

14. Isla to Island

By: Alexis Castellanos

4.22

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

This stunning wordless graphic novel follows a young girl in the 1960s who immigrates from Cuba to … read more

Similar categories in Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • historical
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • family
Cover of Two Tribes by Emily Bowen Cohen

15. Two Tribes

By: Emily Bowen Cohen

3.87

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

In her poignant debut graphic novel inspired by her own life, Emily Bowen Cohen embraces the comple… read more

Similar categories in Emily Bowen Cohen's Two Tribes book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
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16. Button Pusher

By: Tyler Page

4.06

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A memoir-driven realistic graphic novel about Tyler, a child who is diagnosed with ADHD and has to … read more

Similar categories in Tyler Page's Button Pusher book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • family
Cover of The Tryout (The Tryout #1) by Christina Soontornvat

17. The Tryout (The Tryout #1)

By: Christina Soontornvat

4.31

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

STAND TALL. BE LOUD. GAME FACE ON. When cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and … read more

Similar categories in Christina Soontornvat's The Tryout (The Tryout #1) book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • family
Cover of Anne of West Philly by Ivy Noelle Weir

18. Anne of West Philly

By: Ivy Noelle Weir

3.88

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Anne of Green Gables, with a twist: in this follow-up to Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy  and The Secret Ga… read more

Similar categories in Ivy Noelle Weir's Anne of West Philly book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
Cover of The Golden Hour by Niki Smith

19. The Golden Hour

By: Niki Smith

4.28

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

From the author of The Deep & Dark Blue comes a tender graphic novel, perfect for our time, that ge… read more

Similar categories in Niki Smith's The Golden Hour book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Ink Girls by Marieke Nijkamp

20. Ink Girls

By: Marieke Nijkamp

3.96

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Every secret is a story waiting to happen. From New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijka… read more

Similar categories in Marieke Nijkamp's Ink Girls book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • graphic novels comics
  • historical
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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21. Twin Cities

By: José Pimienta

3.69

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Being twins means having a best friend forever . . . But when one twin goes to school in Mexico and… read more

Similar categories in José Pimienta's Twin Cities book and Alexis Castellanos's Isla to Island

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family

17 must-read fiction books like Isla to Island by Alexis Castellanos

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Little Monarchs

Jonathan Case

4.19

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Swim Team

Johnnie Christmas

4.28

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Apple Crush

Lucy Knisley

4.06

Transform Your Habits

Frizzy

Claribel A. Ortega

4.48

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16 must-read fiction books like Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega

Transform Your Habits

Swim Team

Johnnie Christmas

4.28

Transform Your Habits

Allergic

Megan Wagner Lloyd

4.25

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Claribel A. Ortega

4.48

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4.17

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