Girl Power! 7 Graphic Novel Series for 7-Year-Old Girls
by Lindsay Barrett
Seven-year-old girls are such fun with their earnest curiosity and commitment to fairness. Still, they do a fair amount of magical thinking and giggling. It is a fantastic age to jump into graphic novels. Whether you read them aloud or let your young readers enjoy them independently, sharing this genre with early elementary school kids sets them up to enjoy reading for years to come.
Check out the list below for some favorite graphic novel series for 7-year-old girls. There are plenty of options for kids who like magic, adventure, and humor. Expect to find age-appropriate themes and spunky female protagonists (plus a few lovable creatures).
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I Like to Read Comics Series
Available from:This early reader series is perfect for ushering seven-year-olds into the fun of reading graphic novels. The levels of difficulty vary with each story. Check out the sweet duo in Owl and Penguin by Vikram Madan for new readers. The simple speech bubbles and friendship-themed storylines will make kids smile. Cute hearts and smiley face accents add to the appeal. The funny escapades of gnomes, pixies, and woodland animals in the Mossy and Tweed books by Mirka Hokkanen are a winning choice if you want a book with more words per page.
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Disney The Never Girls Series
Available from:As “four real girls in a fairy’s world,” Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby bring their unique personalities through the magic portal to Never Land. It’s a treat for readers to see these popular characters starring in original graphic novel adventures. Look for relatable experiences and feelings with a sparkly touch.
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Magic Tree House Graphic Novel Starter
Available from:Plucky little Annie and her brother, Jack, shine in these graphic novel adaptations of the classic early chapter book series. The stories stay true to the original book plotlines, but the artwork and panel layouts bring the siblings’ time-traveling adventures to life in a new way. These are perfect for seven-year-old girls (or any kid) who love the Magic Tree House series but enjoy reading the stories at a faster pace and with more visual support.
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Babymouse Series
Available from:This series checks several boxes: a feisty heroine, fun illustrations (with plenty of pink!), clever humor, and almost two dozen installments to keep kids reading. They work well to read aloud or for independent reading. Each book has a straightforward plot structure with gentle problems and solutions. For example, in the series opener, Babymouse obsesses over scoring an invitation to a sleepover.
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Disgusting Critters Series
Available from:Girls like nonfiction, too! This series introduces a range of creatures, from toads, worms, and slugs, to cockroaches and head lice. While these books don’t have traditional comic book panels, they have graphic novel vibes. (Also, no official spunky female protagonists, but the author has enough spunk that we’re counting it.) Satisfy your seven-year-old’s curiosity about the less glamorous side of nature and prompt plenty of giggles, too.
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Witches of Brooklyn Series
Available from:When Effie loses her parents, she moves in with her two eccentric aunts — and discovers she’s part of a magical family! While Effie is eleven, the relatable and tame content works well for reading aloud to interested seven-year-olds or for advanced young readers to enjoy on their own.
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Aster Series
Available from:Aster moves to a new home in the countryside and expects it to be boring — ha! She soon finds herself navigating one magical event after another. This series will draw in any kid who has imagined a simple walk in the woods turning into something fantastic and hero-worthy. It’s another engaging graphic novel fantasy series that works well for advanced seven-year-old readers or as a read-aloud.
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2023.