9 best-selling realistic fiction books like Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant by Trang Nguyễn

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Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

By: Trang Nguyễn

4.47

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

From the creators behind the Eisner-nominated Saving Chang and the Sun Bear comes another gorgeous…

If you liked the realistic fiction plot in Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant by Trang Nguyễn , here is a list of 9 books like this:

Cover of Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

1. Ferris

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real … read more

Similar categories in Kate DiCamillo's Ferris book and Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • nonfiction
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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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
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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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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5. Remember Us

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.27

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson brings readers a powerful story that delves deeply in… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's Remember Us book and Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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6. Lunar New Year Love Story

By: Gene Luen Yang

4.41

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

Graphic novel superstars Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join forces in this heartwarming rom-com ab… read more

Similar categories in Gene Luen Yang's Lunar New Year Love Story book and Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • graphic novels
  • comics
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7. 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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • childrens
"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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8. The Probability of Everything

By: Sarah Everett

4.33

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

A heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and fac… read more

Similar categories in Sarah Everett's The Probability of Everything book and Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

9. 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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • nonfiction
"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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10. 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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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11. 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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

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

12. 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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

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

13. 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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
Cover of Elf Dog and Owl Head by M.T. Anderson

14. Elf Dog and Owl Head

By: M.T. Anderson

3.92

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A Newbery Honor Book A magical adventure about a boy and his dog—or a dog and her boy—and a fore… read more

Similar categories in M.T. Anderson's Elf Dog and Owl Head book and Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Night War by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

15. The Night War

By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

4.04

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words com… read more

Similar categories in Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's The Night War book and Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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16. Alebrijes

By: Donna Barba Higuera

3.96

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

The next stunning novel from Donna Barba Higuera, author of Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning T… read more

Similar categories in Donna Barba Higuera's Alebrijes book and Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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17. Eagle Drums

By: Nasugraq Rainey Hopson

4.05

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A magical realistic middle grade debut about the origin story of the Iñupiaq Messenger Feast, a Nat… read more

Similar categories in Nasugraq Rainey Hopson's Eagle Drums book and Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams

18. 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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
Cover of Wires Crossed by Beth Fantaskey

19. 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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

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

20. 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 Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
Cover of Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant by Trang Nguyễn

21. Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

By: Trang Nguyễn

4.47

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

From the creators behind the Eisner-nominated Saving Chang and the Sun Bear comes another gorgeous… read more

Similar categories in Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant book and Trang Nguyễn's Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • comics
  • nonfiction
  • asian literature
  • conservation
  • environment

16 Best childrens books like Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant by Trang Nguyễn

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Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

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A First Time for Everything

Dan Santat

4.39

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Ghost Book

Remy Lai

4.09

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Remember Us

Jacqueline Woodson

4.27

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The Eyes and the Impossible

Dave Eggers

4.25

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Kate DiCamillo

4.30

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

Nicholas Day

4.15

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Katherine Marsh

4.50

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