8 must-read graphic novels books like The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel by Dan Santat

Cover of The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel by Dan Santat

The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

By: Dan Santat

3.94

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Dive in to this whimsically adventurous graphic novel from Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat! Ever sinc…

If you liked the graphic novels plot in The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel by Dan Santat , here is a list of 8 books like this:

Cover of Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas

1. 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 Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga

2. A Rover's Story

By: Jasmine Warga

4.28

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover. Meet Resilience, a Mars rover… read more

Similar categories in Jasmine Warga's A Rover's Story book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • science fiction
Cover of Penny Draws a Best Friend (Penny Draws #1) by Sara Shepard

3. Penny Draws a Best Friend (Penny Draws #1)

By: Sara Shepard

4.27

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

A humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated new middle grade series about friendship, feelings, and f… read more

Similar categories in Sara Shepard's Penny Draws a Best Friend (Penny Draws #1) book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega

4. 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 Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • 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 Things in the Basement by Ben Hatke

5. Things in the Basement

By: Ben Hatke

4.23

Format: 240 pages, Kindle Edition

From New York Times bestselling author Ben Hatke comes Things in the Basement, a young readers grap… read more

Similar categories in Ben Hatke's Things in the Basement book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez

6. 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 Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo

7. 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 Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of Manatee Summer by Evan  Griffith

8. Manatee Summer

By: Evan Griffith

4.23

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Peter and his best friend, Tommy, have a goal for their last summer before middle school: finish th… read more

Similar categories in Evan Griffith's Manatee Summer book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel by Dan Santat

9. The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

By: Dan Santat

3.94

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Dive in to this whimsically adventurous graphic novel from Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat! Ever sinc… read more

Similar categories in Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
  • science fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1) by Kelly Yang

10. Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1)

By: Kelly Yang

4.46

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a “involving, realistic” ( Booklist … read more

Similar categories in Kelly Yang's Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1) book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • family
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Treasure in the Lake by Jason Pamment

11. Treasure in the Lake

By: Jason Pamment

3.81

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Grand adventures stories often begin where you least expect them… Iris knows this because she’s re… read more

Similar categories in Jason Pamment's Treasure in the Lake book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of The Shelterlings by Sarah Beth Durst

12. The Shelterlings

By: Sarah Beth Durst

4.12

Format: 247 pages, Hardcover

A group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselve… read more

Similar categories in Sarah Beth Durst's The Shelterlings book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • fantasy
Cover of Home Away From Home by Cynthia Lord

13. Home Away From Home

By: Cynthia Lord

3.98

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

From Newbery Honor Winner Cynthia Lord, a brilliant story about how to find home when everything ar… read more

Similar categories in Cynthia Lord's Home Away From Home book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of When Sea Becomes Sky by Gillian McDunn

14. When Sea Becomes Sky

By: Gillian McDunn

4.36

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

In this heartfelt summer story, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn paints a stunning portrait of the b… read more

Similar categories in Gillian McDunn's When Sea Becomes Sky book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • family
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Cursed Moon by Angela Cervantes

15. The Cursed Moon

By: Angela Cervantes

3.91

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Celebrated author Angela Cervantes' brand new novel combines a chilling ghost story with her award-… read more

Similar categories in Angela Cervantes's The Cursed Moon book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • fantasy
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Bound for Home by Meika Hashimoto

16. Bound for Home

By: Meika Hashimoto

4.19

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

From the author of The Trail , a heartwarming tale of survival and adventure, following three unlik… read more

Similar categories in Meika Hashimoto's Bound for Home book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • adventure
Cover of Race to Fire Mountain (Future Hero, #1) by Remi Blackwood

17. Race to Fire Mountain (Future Hero, #1)

By: Remi Blackwood

3.45

Format: 143 pages, Kindle Edition

The start of a thrilling, highly illustrated series about a boy who finds a portal to a legendary w… read more

Similar categories in Remi Blackwood's Race to Fire Mountain (Future Hero, #1) book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • fantasy
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Big Sting by Rachelle Delaney

18. The Big Sting

By: Rachelle Delaney

3.84

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

A visit to Leo's grandfather's farm turns upside down when his grandmother's bee hives are stolen. … read more

Similar categories in Rachelle Delaney's The Big Sting book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • family
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • adventure
Cover of The Grip by Marcus Stroman

19. The Grip

By: Marcus Stroman

3.91

Format: 208 pages, ebook

In this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman… read more

Similar categories in Marcus Stroman's The Grip book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • family
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Ultimate Goal (The Good Sports League, #1) by Tommy Greenwald

20. The Ultimate Goal (The Good Sports League, #1)

By: Tommy Greenwald

3.83

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

A heavily illustrated chapter book series about sports and sportsmanship. Ben Cutler loves every… read more

Similar categories in Tommy Greenwald's The Ultimate Goal (The Good Sports League, #1) book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Girl Who Built a Spider by George Brewington

21. The Girl Who Built a Spider

By: George Brewington

4.14

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

In this fun-filled, action-packed middle grade novel, three young inventors are offered the chance … read more

Similar categories in George Brewington's The Girl Who Built a Spider book and Dan Santat's The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

  • middle grade
  • childrens

18 Top fiction books like The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel by Dan Santat

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Swim Team

Johnnie Christmas

4.28

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A Rover's Story

Jasmine Warga

4.28

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Penny Draws a Best Friend (Penny Draws #1)

Sara Shepard

4.27

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Claribel A. Ortega

4.48

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Ellie's Story (A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales)

W. Bruce Cameron

4.35

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Sara Shepard

4.27

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A Whale of the Wild (Voice of the Wilderness #2)

Rosanne Parry

4.14

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Manatee Summer

Evan Griffith

4.23

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