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4.0

Dr. Morley leads a team on an Arctic expedition in search of a rare jellyfish. Despite spotting other sea creatures like narwhals and orcas, the jellyfish remains elusive. However, illustrator Savage reveals a fun twist: the jellyfish has been following them all along.

Savage's detailed artwork showcases the crew's preparations, clothing, and equipment, as well as the ship's various compartments. These are lovely cutaways that lend the book a feeling of both William Grill with a touch of Stephen Biesty The crew faces challenges such as storms, polar bears, and massive ice shelves. The ocean surface is often split in half to show both above and underwater views, with occasional panels to vary the pace. This is a story about perseverance with a light ecocritical message too - just lovely and a seriously impressive debut.