25 must-read childrens books like Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8) by Terri Libenson

Cover of Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8) by Terri Libenson

Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

By: Terri Libenson

4.17

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

The eighth book in the  New York Times  bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternati…

If you liked the childrens plot in Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8) by Terri Libenson , here is a list of 25 books like this:

Cover of Timid by Jonathan Todd

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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • juvenile
Cover of Stacey's Mistake: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #14) by Ellen T. Crenshaw

2. Stacey's Mistake: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #14)

By: Ellen T. Crenshaw

4.14

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by National Book Award longlister and Eisner-nominated ca… read more

Similar categories in Ellen T. Crenshaw's Stacey's Mistake: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #14) book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • juvenile
Cover of Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #15) by Arley Nopra

3. Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #15)

By: Arley Nopra

4.16

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Arley Nopra! Claudia isn't worried … read more

Similar categories in Arley Nopra's Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #15) book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • contemporary
  • juvenile
Cover of Sunny Makes Her Case (Sunny #5) by Jennifer L. Holm

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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • kids
Cover of Break (Click #6) by Kayla Miller

5. Break (Click #6)

By: Kayla Miller

4.21

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Olive is less-than-excited to be spending Spring Break stuck with her dad...will she be able to mak… read more

Similar categories in Kayla Miller's Break (Click #6) book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • contemporary
  • juvenile
Cover of Choosing Sides (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #3) by Nicole Andelfinger

6. Choosing Sides (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #3)

By: Nicole Andelfinger

3.98

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Elizabeth's best friend Amy wants to join Cheer Club but that means going against the Unicorn Club!… read more

Similar categories in Nicole Andelfinger's Choosing Sides (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #3) book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

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

Similar categories in Jessixa Bagley's Duel book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

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

8. 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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of All is Nat Lost (Nat Enough #5) by Maria Scrivan

10. 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

Similar categories in Maria Scrivan's All is Nat Lost (Nat Enough #5) book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • juvenile
Cover of And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps

11. And Then, Boom!

By: Lisa Fipps

4.69

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A gripping new novel-in-verse by the author of the Printz Honor-winning Starfish , featuring a pove… read more

Similar categories in Lisa Fipps's And Then, Boom! book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • contemporary
"Friendship is being there to notice someone's about to fall, to try to keep them from falling, to catch them when they fall or to cushion the blow when they do, to feel what they're feeling, and to u…"

-Lisa Fipps, And Then, Boom!

Cover of Nat for Nothing (Nat Enough #4) by Maria Scrivan

12. Nat for Nothing (Nat Enough #4)

By: Maria Scrivan

4.04

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

A companion to the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough! It's a best friend… read more

Similar categories in Maria Scrivan's Nat for Nothing (Nat Enough #4) book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • juvenile
"If sleep is so important, then why is school so early?"

-Maria Scrivan, Nat for Nothing (Nat Enough #4)

Cover of Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #8) by Katy Farina

13. Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #8)

By: Katy Farina

4.29

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's litt… read more

Similar categories in Katy Farina's Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #8) book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • kids
  • juvenile
Cover of Picture Day (The Brinkley Yearbooks #1) by Sarah Sax

14. 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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • school
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • contemporary
  • juvenile
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15. 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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • juvenile
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16. Unstuck

By: Barbara Dee

4.07

Format: 286 pages, Kindle Edition

From critically acclaimed author Barbara Dee comes a middle grade novel about a girl whose struggle… read more

Similar categories in Barbara Dee's Unstuck book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • contemporary
"Remember, you don't write to win a trophy. You write because you love to, and because there's a story you want to tell. That's the prize you give yourself, and it's the only one that matters."

-Barbara Dee, Unstuck

"I thought your writing was going better lately. So why are you forcing yourself to write something different? I mean besides your story, which is what you really want to write. What you need to write…"

-Barbara Dee, Unstuck

"I guess if you're a superstar like Dahlia, people expect you to win every contest, get perfect grades, go to a fancy college, even if that's not who you really are. Maybe if you're Journey, people ex…"

-Barbara Dee, Unstuck

Cover of Freshman Year by Sarah Mai

17. Freshman Year

By: Sarah Mai

3.76

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

A stylish graphic novel about the unique angst, humor, and self-doubt universal to the experience o… read more

Similar categories in Sarah Mai's Freshman Year book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • contemporary
Cover of The Haunted House (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #4) by Nicole Andelfinger

18. The Haunted House (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #4)

By: Nicole Andelfinger

4.03

Format: 224 pages, Library Binding

There's a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she's a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as… read more

Similar categories in Nicole Andelfinger's The Haunted House (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #4) book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • contemporary
  • juvenile
Cover of Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8) by Terri Libenson

19. Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

By: Terri Libenson

4.17

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

The eighth book in the  New York Times  bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternati… read more

Similar categories in Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8) book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • school
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • kids
  • contemporary
  • juvenile
Cover of Absolutely Nat (Nat Enough #3) by Maria Scrivan

20. Absolutely Nat (Nat Enough #3)

By: Maria Scrivan

4.10

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

Companion to the New York Times bestseller Nat Enough! You can stay stuck or go forward, but you… read more

Similar categories in Maria Scrivan's Absolutely Nat (Nat Enough #3) book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • contemporary
  • juvenile
"You can stay stuck or go forward, but you can't go back. Don't let your fear of falling hold you back! You've got this!"

-Maria Scrivan, Absolutely Nat (Nat Enough #3)

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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • contemporary
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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

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

25. 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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

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

26. 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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • contemporary
Cover of Meet Me on Mercer Street by Booki Vivat

27. Meet Me on Mercer Street

By: Booki Vivat

3.93

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Harriet the Spy meets Front Desk in this funny, surprising graphic novel by Booki Vivat, author-ill… read more

Similar categories in Booki Vivat's Meet Me on Mercer Street book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • contemporary
  • juvenile
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko

28. The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

By: Gennifer Choldenko

4.55

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Readers will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank in Newbery-Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko’s gr… read more

Similar categories in Gennifer Choldenko's The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • contemporary
  • juvenile
Cover of Sink or Swim (Just Roll with It #2) by Veronica Agarwal

29. Sink or Swim (Just Roll with It #2)

By: Veronica Agarwal

3.71

Format: 314 pages, Hardcover

Summer is here! School’s out, the pool is open, and new adventures with friends await! But what hap… read more

Similar categories in Veronica Agarwal's Sink or Swim (Just Roll with It #2) book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • contemporary
  • juvenile
Cover of Curveball by Pablo Cartaya

30. Curveball

By: Pablo Cartaya

3.81

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

Roller Girl meets Cardboard Kingdom in this original, contemporary graphic novel from award-winning… read more

Similar categories in Pablo Cartaya's Curveball book and Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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 Terri Libenson's Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)

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

15 Top contemporary books like Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8) by Terri Libenson

Transform Your Habits

Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #15)

Arley Nopra

4.16

Transform Your Habits

Break (Click #6)

Kayla Miller

4.21

Transform Your Habits

And Then, Boom!

Lisa Fipps

4.69

Transform Your Habits

Picture Day (The Brinkley Yearbooks #1)

Sarah Sax

3.83

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19 Top fiction books like Shiny Misfits: A Graphic Novel by Maysoon Zayid

Transform Your Habits

Timid

Jonathan Todd

3.57

Transform Your Habits

Plain Jane and the Mermaid

Vera Brosgol

4.38

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Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #8)

Katy Farina

4.29

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Look on the Bright Side

Lily Williams

4.16

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