10 best-selling contemporary books like Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1) by Nora Dåsnes

Cover of Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1) by Nora Dåsnes

Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

By: Nora Dåsnes

4.34

Format: 250 pages, Kindle Edition

In this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a …

If you liked the contemporary plot in Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1) by Nora Dåsnes , here is a list of 10 books like this:

Cover of The Baker and the Bard by Fern Haught

1. 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

Similar categories in Fern Haught's The Baker and the Bard book and Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • queer
Cover of Timid by Jonathan Todd

2. 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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • fiction
Cover of Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
"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. Homebody

By: Theo Parish

4.43

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir abou… read more

Similar categories in Theo Parish's Homebody book and Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • contemporary
  • queer
"Being openly queer can feel intimidating. But every day just by being yourself you inspire the people around you. You don't have to be an influencer to influence!"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

"There is no one way to be transgender, just like there is no one way to be cisgender. We are all just trying to find a place to call our own. We are all deserving of comfort and safety, a place to ca…"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

"Living authentically in a world that takes every opportunity to squeeze you uncomfortably into a box of someone else's design...that is the most radical act of self love. Blossoming in an environment…"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

"Words are important. They allow us to communicate how we think and feel. Words help us to understand and to be understood. So, finally grasping the language you've been reaching for, to explain this …"

-Theo Parish, Homebody

Cover of Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi

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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
  • contemporary
Cover of Duel by Jessixa Bagley

6. 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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol

7. 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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Buzzing by Samuel Sattin

8. 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

Similar categories in Samuel Sattin's Buzzing book and Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • contemporary
Cover of Stars in Their Eyes: A Graphic Novel by Jessica  Walton

9. Stars in Their Eyes: A Graphic Novel

By: Jessica Walton

3.99

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

In this lighthearted YA romance, Maisie and Ollie discover that nothing beats the feeling of fallin… read more

Similar categories in Jessica Walton's Stars in Their Eyes: A Graphic Novel book and Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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10. 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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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11. 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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • fiction
Cover of Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1) by Nora Dåsnes

12. Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

By: Nora Dåsnes

4.34

Format: 250 pages, Kindle Edition

In this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a … read more

Similar categories in Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1) book and Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
Cover of The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag

13. 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

Similar categories in Molly Knox Ostertag's The Deep Dark book and Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • queer
Cover of Upstaged: A Graphic Novel by Robin Easter

14. 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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

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

15. 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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

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

16. 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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
Cover of Next Stop by Debbie Fong

17. 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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

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

18. 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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • romance
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • contemporary
Cover of Summer Vamp by Violet Chan Karim

19. Summer Vamp

By: Violet Chan Karim

4.21

Format: 235 pages, None

What happens when a very human kid ends up at the wrong summer camp—FOR VAMPIRES?! This quirky and … read more

Similar categories in Violet Chan Karim's Summer Vamp book and Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • fiction
Cover of Unhappy Camper by Lily LaMotte

20. 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 Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • contemporary
Cover of Lunar Boy by Jacinta Wibowo

21. Lunar Boy

By: Jacinta Wibowo

4.25

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

For fans of The Witch Boy and Squished, Lunar Boy is a must-have heartwarming coming-of-age graphic… read more

Similar categories in Jacinta Wibowo's Lunar Boy book and Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
  • queer

19 Best middle grade books like Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1) by Nora Dåsnes

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The Baker and the Bard

Fern Haught

3.62

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Timid

Jonathan Todd

3.57

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Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

Pedro Martín

4.27

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Saving Sunshine

Saadia Faruqi

4.06

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15 best-selling childrens books like Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

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The Eyes and the Impossible

Dave Eggers

4.25

Transform Your Habits

Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Transform Your Habits

The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity

Nicholas Day

4.15

Transform Your Habits

The Lost Year

Katherine Marsh

4.50

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