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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fantastic heartfelt story with beautiful art and powerful yet believable characters. This is my jam!
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Dan Santat's 'The Aquanaut' is a visually rich graphic novel that follows the adventures of a group of sea-dwelling creatures who, in manning a portable yet mechanical diving suit, seek out the daughter of a deep-sea researcher who died with a special mission unresolved.
Sophia is full of humour and wit but feels abandoned by her Uncle who is too busy drowning in the guilt of surviving the shipwreck that his brother survived. His only drive is the hope that his research will be a lasting testament to his brother. Can this strange cast of sea creatures bring Sophia and her uncle together?
Richly illustrated with fine moments of drama and action, this is a funny story but with a touch of pathos to it. I found the creatures sweet too - as if the finding Nemo cast trapped in the tank escaped into this book. Nods to Jacques Cousteau were welcome too and tapped into the themes of conversation. Would do well throughout KS2.
Sophia is full of humour and wit but feels abandoned by her Uncle who is too busy drowning in the guilt of surviving the shipwreck that his brother survived. His only drive is the hope that his research will be a lasting testament to his brother. Can this strange cast of sea creatures bring Sophia and her uncle together?
Richly illustrated with fine moments of drama and action, this is a funny story but with a touch of pathos to it. I found the creatures sweet too - as if the finding Nemo cast trapped in the tank escaped into this book. Nods to Jacques Cousteau were welcome too and tapped into the themes of conversation. Would do well throughout KS2.
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
This was one of those graphic novels that I might have never reached for if I hadn't just seen it at my local library and grabbed it on a whim, but WOW, I'm so glad that I did! I want to read more from this author right away because I enjoyed this so much. The characters, art, and story were all absolutely captivating and so endearing. I loved the idea of these sentient sea creatures figuring out how to live on land via an old diving suit, and I was on the edge of my seat worried for them and Sophia. Highly recommending this one!