7 must-read contemporary books like Global by Eoin Colfer

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Global

By: Eoin Colfer

4.16

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Time is running out for Sami and Yuki. Sami and his grandfather live in a village along the Indian …

If you liked the contemporary plot in Global by Eoin Colfer , here is a list of 7 books like this:

Cover of Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust by Neal Shusterman

1. Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust

By: Neal Shusterman

4.14

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

National Book Award winner Neal Shusterman presents a graphic novel exploring the Holocaust through… read more

Similar categories in Neal Shusterman's Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
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2. 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 Eoin Colfer's Global

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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3. Mascot

By: Charles Waters

4.02

Format: 255 pages, Kindle Edition

What if a school's mascot is seen as racist, but not by everyone? In this compelling middle-grade n… read more

Similar categories in Charles Waters's Mascot book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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4. Ghost Book

By: Remy Lai

4.09

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Perfect for fans of Spirited Away, Coco, and Ghosts comes a contemporary fantasy graphic novel abou… read more

Similar categories in Remy Lai's Ghost Book book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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5. A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

By: Lisa Yee

3.82

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who're you gonn… read more

Similar categories in Lisa Yee's A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1) book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
"They all perished. tragic deaths. sad parents. lawsuits.' Monica's words were met with stunned silence. ignoring the horrified looks on the student's faces, she shouted, 'Joking! We discovered that t…"

-Lisa Yee, A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

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6. 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 Eoin Colfer's Global

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • childrens
"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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7. 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 Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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8. Duel

By: Jessixa Bagley

4.05

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A rivalry between sisters culminates in a fencing duel in this funny and emotional debut graphic no… read more

Similar categories in Jessixa Bagley's Duel book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
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9. Plain Jane and the Mermaid

By: Vera Brosgol

4.38

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

From Eisner Award winner Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic about courage, confidence, and inner… read more

Similar categories in Vera Brosgol's Plain Jane and the Mermaid book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
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10. Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel (Four Eyes, #1)

By: Rex Ogle

4.11

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

A humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and findi… read more

Similar categories in Rex Ogle's Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel (Four Eyes, #1) book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
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11. 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 Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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12. Squire & Knight (Squire & Knight, #1)

By: Scott Chantler

4.02

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

A young squire tackles mysteries, monsters and magic, but the inept knight he serves takes the cred… read more

Similar categories in Scott Chantler's Squire & Knight (Squire & Knight, #1) book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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13. School Trip (New Kid, #3)

By: Jerry Craft

4.20

Format: 247 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft is back with the newest adventures of Jordan, Drew, L… read more

Similar categories in Jerry Craft's School Trip (New Kid, #3) book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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14. Hoops: A Graphic Novel

By: Matt Tavares

4.36

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

A work of fiction inspired by a true story, Matt Tavares’s debut graphic novel dramatizes the histo… read more

Similar categories in Matt Tavares's Hoops: A Graphic Novel book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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15. 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 Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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16. Sunshine: A Graphic Novel

By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka

4.55

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The extraordinary--and extraordinarily powerful--follow-up to HEY, KIDDO. When Jarrett J. Krosoc… read more

Similar categories in Jarrett J. Krosoczka's Sunshine: A Graphic Novel book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
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17. Louder Than Hunger

By: John Schu

4.55

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as… read more

Similar categories in John Schu's Louder Than Hunger book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
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18. Global

By: Eoin Colfer

4.16

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Time is running out for Sami and Yuki. Sami and his grandfather live in a village along the Indian … read more

Similar categories in Eoin Colfer's Global book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • environment
  • nature
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19. Eerie Tales from the School of Screams

By: Graham Annable

4.23

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

From the director of the Oscar-nominated movie Boxtrolls comes a middle grade horror anthology that… read more

Similar categories in Graham Annable's Eerie Tales from the School of Screams book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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20. 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 Eoin Colfer's Global

  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
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21. Mabuhay!

By: Zachary Sterling

3.89

Format: None pages, Hardcover

From rising star Zachary Sterling comes a humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel that… read more

Similar categories in Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay! book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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22. Enlighten Me (A Graphic Novel)

By: Minh Lê

4.01

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Award-winning author Minh Lê and New York Times bestselling illustrator Chan Chau team up for a fun… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's Enlighten Me (A Graphic Novel) book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Anzu and the Realm of Darkness: A Graphic Novel by Mai K. Nguyen

23. Anzu and the Realm of Darkness: A Graphic Novel

By: Mai K. Nguyen

4.27

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

5 Worlds meets Spirited Away in this tale of a girl fighting her way back home after getting trappe… read more

Similar categories in Mai K. Nguyen's Anzu and the Realm of Darkness: A Graphic Novel book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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24. Hands

By: Torrey Maldonado

4.06

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

The author of What Lane? and Tight delivers a fast-paced read that packs a punch about a boy figuri… read more

Similar categories in Torrey Maldonado's Hands book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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25. 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 Eoin Colfer's Global

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
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26. Shakti

By: S.J. Sindu

4.13

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A fierce, feminist, and fun middle grade fantasy graphic novel about a twelve-year-old Indian Ameri… read more

Similar categories in S.J. Sindu's Shakti book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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27. Next Stop

By: Debbie Fong

4.13

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Stand-alone debut Next Stop is a heartfelt graphic-novel from award-winning illustrator Debbie Fong… read more

Similar categories in Debbie Fong's Next Stop book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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28. Misfit Mansion

By: Kay Davault

4.37

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends meets Hilda and the Troll in this spooky and sweet middle grade… read more

Similar categories in Kay Davault's Misfit Mansion book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
"A home for any horror in need - ghosts, monsters, three-headed dragons, you name it."

-Kay Davault, Misfit Mansion

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29. Wildfire

By: Breena Bard

4.02

Format: 288 pages, Kindle Edition

An inspiring and moving graphic novel, Wildfire follows climate change through the eyes of one midd… read more

Similar categories in Breena Bard's Wildfire book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • nature
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30. Call Me Iggy

By: Jorge Aguirre

4.06

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Ignacio "Iggy" Garcia is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen living his best life. After bumping i… read more

Similar categories in Jorge Aguirre's Call Me Iggy book and Eoin Colfer's Global

  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
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31. Doodles from the Boogie Down

By: Stephanie Rodriguez

3.82

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

A young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dr… read more

Similar categories in Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down book and Eoin Colfer's Global

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

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4.14

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4.02

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4.30

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