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pussreboots's review
5.0
Recommended by my son.
http://www.pussreboots.pair.com/blog/2014/comments_02/leo_geo.html
http://www.pussreboots.pair.com/blog/2014/comments_02/leo_geo.html
lisamquinn's review
3.0
I think the STEM kids will really like this one.. It's a combination of facts and adventure. "He had a sticker on his backpack that said, "Geology rocks....'"
amdame1's review
3.0
The unusual shape of this graphic novel will appeal to some readers, however, it makes it difficult to shelve. In addition, the story of Leo's trip to the center of the universe is a mixture of fact and fantasy which will likely confuse less savvy readers. It could also benefit from some color as it looks like blank coloring book pages otherwise.
beecheralyson's review
4.0
I am so not sure how to classify this book...part graphic novel, part nonfiction, part creative fiction, part fantasy. Leo head to the center of the earth and back out again. This book works in several directions. A fun read.
mat_tobin's review
4.0
What first strikes and appeals to you about Jon Chad's book is the shape. It's long and thin and asks to be read portrait-style as a lengthy narrative. As you hold the book open on its double-page spreads, you follow Leo on his descent through to the centre of the Earth and then back out the other side - the gutter acting as a wonderful break in descent.
On his way, Chad greets us with a range of interesting and informative facts about the Earth's geology whilst spinning a fantastical Verneesque yarn on the way. I'm not sure the book would have been as appealing were its formatting different but children will enjoy approaching the story at very different levels, be it through closely looking to find the various alien architecture and the denizens beneath the Earth's crust or enjoying the fascinating facts which Leo apprises on his journey.
On his way, Chad greets us with a range of interesting and informative facts about the Earth's geology whilst spinning a fantastical Verneesque yarn on the way. I'm not sure the book would have been as appealing were its formatting different but children will enjoy approaching the story at very different levels, be it through closely looking to find the various alien architecture and the denizens beneath the Earth's crust or enjoying the fascinating facts which Leo apprises on his journey.
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