279 reviews for:

The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

Dan Santat

3.96 AVERAGE

matcha_tazo's review

4.5

emotional funny fast-paced

kooky_kayla's review

4.75

adventurous inspiring reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

froydis's review

4.0

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Thank you to Graphix Publishers and Edelweiss for early access to this title.

This was super fun! I have to admit I'm a huge Dan Santat fan - I love his illustrations in pretty much everything I've read of his. This story is very creative and also imparts a good message about sea conservation and caring for our fellow creatures. I think kids would get a lot of enjoyment out of this, while also learning some valuable lessons. Highly Recommended!

katcountry0913's review

3.75

emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

laura_mcgovern's review

4.0

adventurous informative fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

msgabbythelibrarian's review

4.0

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As library's are preparing for the Summer Reading theme "Oceans of Possibilities," I think this graphic novel is going to either rise to the top of request lists....or be one that needs to get on display.

While it is a book that has Santat's humor, and an array of fun ocean creatures, it is also a book about coping with loss. Of leaving a legacy and what that means. Of protecting those who need protecting. Deeper topics than you might anticipate in a graphic novel.

It's a very easy read. The text on each page is minimal to average. Yet I think it will be enjoyed by many. There are other graphic novels I personally have liked better, I won't hesitate to recommend this one.

rachelkjfarmer's review

3.0

fast-paced

platypusinplaid's review

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful

mjfmjfmjf's review

5.0

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Goofy. And not the most sensical thing I'd ever read. But a lot of fun. Silly and serious. With death and meanness and bravery. With a few hints of Lilo and Stitch. The art is both cartoon-y and realistic. But the characters are what sell it. I don't think this is a book for everyone. But it worked for me.

robisreading's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes