Awards and HonorsKirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books of 2013; SLJ’s Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2013; SLJs Best Books of 2013, Fiction; Horn Book Fanfare, Best Books of 2013, Fiction; ALA 2014 Notable Children’s Books, Middle Readers; 2013 Cybils Awards, Graphic Novels: Elementary and Middle Grade, Finalist; Booklist 2014 Top 10 Books for Youth, Graphic Novels: IRA Children’s Choices 2015: Young Readers (Grades 5 & 6)
Triple Crown National Book Award 2016-2017
Buster Keaton was exceptional in many ways: talented, brave, unschooled, and fiercely independent. But what was he like as a friend? Author’s note. Photograph of Buster Keaton as a teenager. Full-color watercolor illustrations.
Topics Graphic novels. Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton (1895-1966). Friendship. Vaudeville. Summer vacation.
Lexile GN370L
Trim Size 6 5/8" x 8"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2013-07-22
JLG Release Date Aug 2013
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This 14-book collection features book-length graphic novels that bring stories to life through immersive visuals and compelling narratives. With a mix of humor, adventure, and thought-provoking themes, these selections provide an engaging reading experience that can turn even reluctant readers into eager ones.