11 Best fantasy books like Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song by Austin Paramore

Cover of Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song by Austin Paramore

Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

By: Austin Paramore

4.13

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

Debut writer Austin Paramore and artist Sarah Bollinger ( Girls Have a Blog ) strike a chord in thi…

If you liked the fantasy plot in Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song by Austin Paramore , here is a list of 11 books like this:

Cover of Ghost Roast by Shawnelle Gibbs

1. Ghost Roast

By: Shawnelle Gibbs

4.13

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Ghost Roast delivers a paranormal adventure full of first crushes, lost histories, and the impossib… read more

Similar categories in Shawnelle Gibbs's Ghost Roast book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fantasy
Cover of The Baker and the Bard by Fern Haught

2. 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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fantasy
  • young adult
Cover of Ghost Book by Remy Lai

3. 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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fantasy
Cover of Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam by Thien Pham

4. Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam

By: Thien Pham

4.29

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A moving young adult graphic memoir about a Vietnamese immigrant boy's search for belonging in Amer… read more

Similar categories in Thien Pham's Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • family
Cover of Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang

5. 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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • magical realism
  • teen
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • family
  • fantasy
Cover of Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels
  • 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

Cover of The Infinity Particle by Wendy  Xu

7. The Infinity Particle

By: Wendy Xu

4.03

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

In this gorgeous graphic novel by Wendy Xu, co-creator of the award-winning Mooncakes, a young inve… read more

Similar categories in Wendy Xu's The Infinity Particle book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • graphic novels manga
  • fantasy
Cover of Curlfriends: New in Town (Curlfriends, #1) by Sharee Miller

8. 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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
Cover of Duel by Jessixa Bagley

9. 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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • family
  • young adult
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10. The Hills of Estrella Roja

By: Ashley Robin Franklin

3.98

Format: 400 pages, Paperback

In this delightfully creepy and unapologetically queer horror romp of a graphic novel, sometimes dr… read more

Similar categories in Ashley Robin Franklin's The Hills of Estrella Roja book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fantasy
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11. Huda F Cares?

By: Huda Fahmy

4.21

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

In this laugh-out-loud funny sequel to the graphic novel Huda F Are You?, the Fahmys are off to Dis… read more

Similar categories in Huda Fahmy's Huda F Cares? book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • family
"Y'know, you catch more flies with honey..." "I don't know why people say that. You can catch flies with garbage too."

-Huda Fahmy, Huda F Cares?

"We don't know they're friends. They could be brother and sister." "Impossible. They're smiling." "You're right. They're definitely not related."

-Huda Fahmy, Huda F Cares?

Cover of Bunt! Striking Out on Financial Aid by Ngozi Ukazu

12. Bunt! Striking Out on Financial Aid

By: Ngozi Ukazu

4.12

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Molly Bauer's first year of college is not the picture-perfect piece of art she'd always envisioned… read more

Similar categories in Ngozi Ukazu's Bunt! Striking Out on Financial Aid book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • young adult
Cover of Lo and Behold (Lo and Behold #1) by Wendy Mass

13. 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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • family
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14. Paper Planes

By: Jennie Wood

3.66

Format: 216 pages, Paperback

After a life altering incident, Dylan and Leighton are sent to a summer camp for troubled youth. Ca… read more

Similar categories in Jennie Wood's Paper Planes book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • young adult
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15. 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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • family
  • young adult
Cover of Mage and the Endless Unknown by S.J. Miller

16. Mage and the Endless Unknown

By: S.J. Miller

3.73

Format: 152 pages, Paperback

Peek through the leaves, beyond the clouded mountains, you will find a garden with a strange attend… read more

Similar categories in S.J. Miller's Mage and the Endless Unknown book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fantasy
Cover of The Faint of Heart by Kerilynn Wilson

17. The Faint of Heart

By: Kerilynn Wilson

3.89

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

What would you do if you were the only person left with a heart? The only person left who felt anyt… read more

Similar categories in Kerilynn Wilson's The Faint of Heart book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • teen
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fantasy
"Ama duygulara karşı hissizleştirmek, kalbi zayıflatıyor."

-Kerilynn Wilson, The Faint of Heart

Cover of Mall Goth by Kate Leth

18. Mall Goth

By: Kate Leth

3.89

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me gets a Y2K twist in this coming-of-age young adult graphic nov… read more

Similar categories in Kate Leth's Mall Goth book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • young adult
"Oh mall... at least you're always here for me"

-Kate Leth, Mall Goth

Cover of Stars in Their Eyes: A Graphic Novel by Jessica  Walton

19. 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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • young adult
Cover of Brooms by Jasmine Walls

20. Brooms

By: Jasmine Walls

4.23

Format: 240 pages, Kindle Edition

YALSA TOP 10 GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS BEST OF THE Booklist · Kirkus · Polygon · Chicago Publ… read more

Similar categories in Jasmine Walls's Brooms book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fantasy
  • young adult
Cover of Occulted by Amy    Rose

21. Occulted

By: Amy Rose

3.63

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

When the Hale-Bopp soared across the sky in 1997, Amy Rose thought it was the start of an amazing n… read more

Similar categories in Amy Rose's Occulted book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • teen
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • family
Cover of Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams

22. 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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • young adult
Cover of We Still Belong by Christine  Day

23. We Still Belong

By: Christine Day

4.16

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A thoughtful and heartfelt middle grade novel by American Indian Youth Literature Honor–winning aut… read more

Similar categories in Christine Day's We Still Belong book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

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

24. 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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • young adult
Cover of The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag

25. 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 Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fantasy
  • young adult
Cover of 49 Days by Agnes   Lee

26. 49 Days

By: Agnes Lee

4.22

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

Day 1 Gotta get up. Gotta keep moving. This map – it says I have to cross over here. Wait, what’… read more

Similar categories in Agnes Lee's 49 Days book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • teen
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
Cover of Knee Deep Book One (1) by Joe Flood

27. Knee Deep Book One (1)

By: Joe Flood

3.36

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

In the year 2223, a teenage girl must venture through underground tunnels and canals in search of h… read more

Similar categories in Joe Flood's Knee Deep Book One (1) book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • teen
  • young adult
Cover of Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass: The Graphic Novel by Mel Valentine Vargas

28. Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass: The Graphic Novel

By: Mel Valentine Vargas

3.96

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Newbery Medalist Meg Medina returns to her powerful YA novel about school bullying with a dynamic g… read more

Similar categories in Mel Valentine Vargas's Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass: The Graphic Novel book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • teen
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • graphic novels manga
Cover of Brownstone by Samuel Teer

29. Brownstone

By: Samuel Teer

4.33

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

An exciting teen coming-of-age epic from author Samuel Teer and debut graphic novel artist Mar Juli… read more

Similar categories in Samuel Teer's Brownstone book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • family
Cover of Night and Dana by Anya Davidson

30. Night and Dana

By: Anya Davidson

3.46

Format: 240 pages, Library Binding

A creative coming-of-age story for the climate-change generation Dana Drucker fights boredom in her… read more

Similar categories in Anya Davidson's Night and Dana book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • young adult
Cover of Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song by Austin Paramore

31. Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

By: Austin Paramore

4.13

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

Debut writer Austin Paramore and artist Sarah Bollinger ( Girls Have a Blog ) strike a chord in thi… read more

Similar categories in Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song book and Austin Paramore's Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song

  • music
  • magical realism
  • teen
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • young adult
  • comics
  • family
  • graphic novels manga
  • fantasy

24 Top young adult books like Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song by Austin Paramore

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Ghost Roast

Shawnelle Gibbs

4.13

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The Baker and the Bard

Fern Haught

3.62

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Lunar New Year Love Story

Gene Luen Yang

4.41

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The Infinity Particle

Wendy Xu

4.03

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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

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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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