Books like The Kite Runner--the graphic novel by Khaled Hosseini

Raina Telgemeier’s graphic novel follows middle‑school theater enthusiast Callie as she designs a blue‑grass‑tired set for a school play, grappling with teamwork, budgets, and the drama of friendship and family.

A personal, illustrated memoir of Marjane Satrapi’s childhood in Tehran, her coming‑of‑age during the Islamic Revolution, teenage years in Vienna and eventual exile from Iran.

Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, *Fun Home*, chronicles her complex relationship with her father, a funeral-home director, and her own coming-of-age as a lesbian, using intimate drawings and witty narrative.

In a blustery Wisconsin winter, two brothers navigate sibling rivalry and a budding romance as they grow up in an isolated rural setting.

Three interlocking stories follow young Chinese Americans as they navigate the challenges of fitting into popular culture, all told in a vibrant graphic novel format.

A daring examination of love and desire set against the backdrop of early twentieth‑century England, where complex relationships between women and the struggle of coal‑miners illuminate social change and intimate psychological conflict.

Scott Pilgrim, a 23‑year‑old rock‑band musician, is juggling jobs and a high‑school girlfriend when the enigmatic delivery girl Ramona Flowers storms into his life, turning his ordinary days into a chaotic adventure.

A comic adventure of Joseph Andrews, a loyal footman who resists Lady Booby’s advances, escapes London with his love Fanny Goodwill, faces thieves, and ultimately marries after comedic reversals.

A comic-graphic novel about 15‑year‑old Enn trying to navigate teenage love, and when he and his friend Vic crash a party they discover that the girls there are far more mysterious than they first thought.

An imaginative boy's quest for survival and redemption in a fantastical world after entering a vivid fantasy after eating his diabetes pills.

A hearing‑impaired freshman, Kohei, struggles to fit in until he meets the outspoken Taichi, whose encouragement opens his heart and changes his life.

Amelia embarks on a journey to find her Aunt Tanner, her former cheerleader teammates, and the boy she once thought of as a friend, all while dodging ex-boyfriend's tell-all book and navigating the complex dynamics of their family's past and present. A lighthearted and humorous adventure story for young readers, perfect for fans of 'The Fault in Our Stars' and 'Wonder'.

"Khaled Hosseini's best-selling novel The Kite Runner (Riverhead Books, 2003) shows an Afghanistan rich in tradition and culture, but torn apart by war and political strife. In Search of the Kite Runner examines from a Christian perspective the universal themes of the novel that make it such a fascinating and thought-provoking story and that make it a personal book for anyone living with regrets or remorse." "Author Judi Slayden Hayes compares Hosseini's graphic story of Amir and Hassan to stories of American literary figures, biblical patriarchs, and New Testament figures. She explores the quest for forgiveness and redemption, the meaning of a father's blessing, the complexities of intrafamily and other interpersonal relationships, the horror of abusive power, and the lifelong effects of shame and guilt. The book also looks at the rudiments of Islamic faith in Afghanistan and how the religion has given identity to the Afghan people." "In Search of the Kite Runner probes our perceptions about the connections between doing good and being religious. Questions throughout the book help us reflect further individually or in a small group on how the novel's themes relate to our lives."--BOOK JACKET.