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What graphic novels/manga can you recommend for a third grader who's read all the Star Wars comics?

I have a friend who's son is eight years old. He's a Star Wars fanatic, and has now voiced an interest in writing/drawing comics. He's gone through all the film adaptations of Star Wars. My friend knows I'm interested in graphic novels, but my tastes run towards DC's Vertigo line...and I'm not interested in scarring the kid for life.

Anyway, here's the catch: my friend says her son doesn't like super hero comics.

So--does anyone have any age appropriate (8-10) suggestions for graphic novels that don't involve super heroes. Maybe something with a s/f background?

You can never go wrong with the Big 3 in manga:

http://www.9panels.com/manga/naruto/

http://www.9panels.com/manga/bleach/

http://www.9panels.com/manga/one_piece/

There is minimal violence (enough to keep the series interesting), along with fairly compelling story lines and unique worlds. You can take a look at them to judge if they are appropriate.

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