Middle Grade Graphic Novel books about Friendship
11 books in the middle grade graphic novel genre that explore friendship, drawn from the US-school assigned-reading canon. Each links to its reading level, grade range, and the curricula that cite it.
Reading levels: Lexile measures range from 390–500L across these 11 middle grade graphic novel titles — assigned across grades 2–8. Match a book to your reader’s measured Lexile rather than to the genre alone.
11 middle grade graphic novel books about friendship
Reading the whole Middle Grade Graphic Novel books about friendship? Kids who struggle with the print versions often finish the assigned books by listening.
Listen free on Audiblestarts instantlyNew members only · many assigned titles are included with the membership. As an Amazon Associate, ReadingList earns from qualifying purchases and membership trials at no extra cost to you.
New KidJerry Craft
El DeafoCece Bell · 420L
SmileRaina Telgemeier · 410L
Roller GirlVictoria Jamieson · 440L- Editors’ pick
Swim TeamJohnnie Christmas 
Dog ManDav Pilkey · 390L
Big Nate: In a Class by HimselfLincoln Peirce · 500L
CurveballPablo Cartaya
Chronicles of a Lizard NobodyPatrick Ness
Misfit MansionKay Davault
The First Cat in Space Ate PizzaMac Barnett
Other themes in middle grade graphic novel books
Humor · Courage · Perseverance · Family · Growing Up · Identity
Friendship books in other genres
Realistic Fiction · Middle Grade Fiction · Picture Book · Middle Grade Fantasy · Fantasy · Mystery · Middle Grade Mystery · Adventure · Graphic Novel · Early Reader
← All middle grade graphic novel books · All friendshipbooks →
Frequently asked questions
What middle grade graphic novel books are about friendship?
11 middle grade graphic novel books that explore friendship appear across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
What reading level are these middle grade graphic novel friendship books?
Lexile measures range from 390L to 500L across the 11 titles, assigned across grades 2 through 8. Match a book to your reader's measured Lexile rather than to the genre alone.
How many middle grade graphic novel books about friendship are on the list?
This page lists 11 middle grade graphic novel titles about friendship, most-assigned first (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
Browse by another angle
Canonical URL: https://readinglist.school/genre/middle-grade-graphic-novel/theme/friendship