31 must-read middle grade books like Mabuhay! by Zachary Sterling

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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…

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1. Timid

By: Jonathan Todd

3.57

Format: 266 pages, Paperback

A semiautobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about frenemies, fitting in, and finding your voi… read more

Similar categories in Jonathan Todd's Timid book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
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2. 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

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  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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3. 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 Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • 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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4. Sunny Makes Her Case (Sunny #5)

By: Jennifer L. Holm

4.23

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling SUNNY series continues as Sunny finds herself in the spotlight in a … read more

Similar categories in Jennifer L. Holm's Sunny Makes Her Case (Sunny #5) book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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5. 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 Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
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6. Curlfriends: New in Town (Curlfriends, #1)

By: Sharee Miller

4.26

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

New Kid meets The Baby-sitters Club in this graphic novel series opener about the Curlfriends, four… read more

Similar categories in Sharee Miller's Curlfriends: New in Town (Curlfriends, #1) book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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7. 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

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  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • family
  • fiction
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8. 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

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

9. 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 Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
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10. 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

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  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
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11. All is Nat Lost (Nat Enough #5)

By: Maria Scrivan

4.02

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

A companion to the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough! Nat's class trip i… read more

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  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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12. Buzzing

By: Samuel Sattin

4.18

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

A moving middle grade graphic novel about friendship, belonging, and learning to love yourself desp… read more

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  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • family
  • fiction
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13. Picture Day (The Brinkley Yearbooks #1)

By: Sarah Sax

3.83

Format: 288 pages, Library Binding

Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school is picture day ! And that's exactly where th… read more

Similar categories in Sarah Sax's Picture Day (The Brinkley Yearbooks #1) book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
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14. 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 Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • family
  • fiction
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15. Look on the Bright Side

By: Lily Williams

4.16

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

The creators of Eisner-nominated Go With the Flow Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann are back with … read more

Similar categories in Lily Williams's Look on the Bright Side book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • fiction
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16. A Sky of Paper Stars

By: Susie Yi

3.98

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

Paper Girl is a heartrending middle-grade graphic novel about a girl’s ill-fated wish to fit in, pe… read more

Similar categories in Susie Yi's A Sky of Paper Stars book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
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17. Wires Crossed

By: Beth Fantaskey

3.77

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A smart and funny slice-of-life graphic novel for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller about n… read more

Similar categories in Beth Fantaskey's Wires Crossed book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Mabuhay! by Zachary Sterling

18. 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 Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • food
  • fiction
  • family
  • fantasy
  • mythology
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19. Art Club

By: Rashad Doucet

3.73

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Drawn from the author’s own childhood like New Kid , this contemporary graphic novel paints a pictu… read more

Similar categories in Rashad Doucet's Art Club book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Enlighten Me (A Graphic Novel) by Minh Lê

20. 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 Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of Upstaged: A Graphic Novel by Robin Easter

21. Upstaged: A Graphic Novel

By: Robin Easter

4.08

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

In a summer of goodbyes and new beginnings, shy Ashton Price hopes to confess to their theater camp… read more

Similar categories in Robin Easter's Upstaged: A Graphic Novel book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • fiction
Cover of Shiny Misfits: A Graphic Novel by Maysoon Zayid

22. Shiny Misfits: A Graphic Novel

By: Maysoon Zayid

3.52

Format: 250 pages, Paperback

A hilarious story about fame and friendship, by comedian and disability activist Maysoon Zayid, pai… read more

Similar categories in Maysoon Zayid's Shiny Misfits: A Graphic Novel book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • fiction
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23. 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 Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • adventure
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Tryouts (The Brinkley Yearbooks #2) by Sarah Sax

24. Tryouts (The Brinkley Yearbooks #2)

By: Sarah Sax

3.96

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

It's warm up time in this newest installment in the Brinkley Yearbook series. Will Alexandra make t… read more

Similar categories in Sarah Sax's Tryouts (The Brinkley Yearbooks #2) book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • fiction
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25. 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 Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fantasy
Cover of Super Boba Café (Book 1): A Graphic Novel by Nidhi Chanani

26. Super Boba Café (Book 1): A Graphic Novel

By: Nidhi Chanani

3.75

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

First in a series, Nidhi Chanani’s Super Boba Café is a sweet and magical middle-grade, full-color … read more

Similar categories in Nidhi Chanani's Super Boba Café (Book 1): A Graphic Novel book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • food
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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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 Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of The New Girl (The New Girl #1) by Cassandra Calin

28. The New Girl (The New Girl #1)

By: Cassandra Calin

4.33

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Instagram sensation and Tapas webcomic superstar Cassandra Calin makes her long-form debut with thi… read more

Similar categories in Cassandra Calin's The New Girl (The New Girl #1) book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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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 Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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30. Unhappy Camper

By: Lily LaMotte

3.90

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

From the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi,… read more

Similar categories in Lily LaMotte's Unhappy Camper book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Pizza Face: A Graphic Novel by Rex Ogle

31. Pizza Face: A Graphic Novel

By: Rex Ogle

4.12

Format: 222 pages, Kindle Edition

From Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza, the creators of Four Eyes, comes the second book in this humorous an… read more

Similar categories in Rex Ogle's Pizza Face: A Graphic Novel book and Zachary Sterling's Mabuhay!

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction

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3.57

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4.09

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4.30

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