Graphic Novel : Super NarWhal and Jelly Jolt

For starter’s this book is super super cute for young readers! Narwhal and Jelly are finding their inner superhero’s in there under the sea adventures. Narwhal and Jelly take on not one, not two, but three adventures. The first adventure is about Narwhal revealing his superhero alter ego to Jelly! Narwhal already has the name (Super Narwhal), an outfit (a cape), a secret identity (consisting of glasses, a mustache and the name of Clark Parker Wayne, a wealthy and eccentric trillionaire), and now with the help of Jelly Narwhal as a sidekick Jelly Jolt! All that is left to do is to figure out Narwhal’s superpowers and we know as a reader it isn’t invisibility, super strength or flying! The next adventure is Narwhal using his superhero identity to help a friend out (trying to get the star back up in the sky!) which shows that Narwhal’s superpower is being a true friend. The last adventure consists of Jelly being sad (because someone called him jelly dolt) and Narwhal swoops in to the rescue by cheering him up and saying funny things to make Jelly laugh which makes him feel better.

This graphic novel is so great for young readers, it demonstrates the power of believing in yourself and believing in your friendships. The storyline is heartwarming, and it teaches you kindness and how to be there for the ones you care about. I would give this book a four out of four stars, the illustrations and the text are simple (good for beginner readers) and are paired very nicely, the book also contains such interesting facts about sea creatures which will engage to young readers. It’s a great introduction to graphic novels for children and they will learn to bring the super out in everyone!

Title: Super NarWhal and Jelly Jolt
Author: Ben Clanton
Publisher: Tundra Books
Publication Date: 2017
ISBN: 9781101918296

Comments

  1. Katrin BlameyJanuary 1, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    I have not seen this book before, but who can resist a main character who is a narwhal?! I am definitely adding this to my to-read list. Thanks for the review!

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    1. Aliyah GomezJanuary 6, 2020 at 9:24 PM

      It's a really CUTE book! I highly enjoyed it and the illustrations! how can you not love a character name NarWhal!?

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  2. Journey Through ReadingJanuary 10, 2020 at 11:37 AM

    I honestly have never heard of this graphic novel before, but I think it is great. I love how the combination of the names for NarWhal is based on Batman and Superman. This is a detail that students might not catch or they might since kids love Comic Book movies and there are so many super hero cartoons based on these characters. I also think that parents and teachers would enjoy this book due to this detail and it seems like a fun read. It would probably even be a fun book to read out-loud.

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