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Graphic Novels can be a great way to get reluctant readers reading. So, here are our top picks for KS3 and KS4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KS3 Top Reads!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Recruit: The Graphic Novel- Robert Muchamore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This graphic novel adaptation of Muchamore’s popular spy series follows James, a troubled teen recruited into a top-secret spy ring. Filled with action and intrigue, it is certain to excite even hesitant readers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Paper Girls- Brian K Vaughan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four young girls, working the night shift delivering newspapers, find themselves entangled in a time-traveling mystery. As they navigate different eras, they must confront their own futures while trying to unravel a dangerous secret. The first in a six part series. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Noughts & Crosses Graphic Novel- Malorie Blackman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a world divided by race, Callum, a white ‘Nought’, and Sephy, a black ‘Cross’, defy societal norms with their forbidden love. Teenagers will find this graphic novel adaptation an engaging way to experience the story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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KS4 Top Reads!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fence- C.S. Pacat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicholas Cox, a fencing prodigy with a troubled past, strives to prove himself at an elite boarding school. As he navigates the competitive world of fencing, he confronts personal challenges and builds unexpected bonds. Enjoy part 1 of this 12 volume story!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I am Alfonso Jones- Alfonso Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Am Alfonso Jones is a powerful graphic novel that explores the devastating impact of police brutality on a young Black life. Through Alfonso’s journey, both in life and death, the book tackles themes of racial injustice, grief, and the fight for justice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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On a Sunbeam- Tillie Walden<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a Sunbeam is a captivating graphic novel that follows Mia as she travels through space restoring forgotten structures. Intertwined with her cosmic journey is a tender love story that unfolds gradually. This visually stunning tale explores themes of identity and human connection in a distant future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Graphic Novels can be a great way to get reluctant readers reading. So, here are our top picks for KS3 and KS4. KS3 Top Reads! The Recruit: The Graphic Novel- Robert Muchamore This graphic novel adaptation of Muchamore’s popular spy series follows James, a troubled teen recruited into a top-secret spy ring. Filled with action […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":294,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,8,1,6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2012","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-parents","8":"category-reading","9":"category-students","10":"category-supporting-reading"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2012"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2012\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2148,"href":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2012\/revisions\/2148"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}