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The art is wonderful, but the plot was clunky and sometimes confusing. While the characters were excellent to look at, it felt like they didn't quite come alive. Sophie is having trouble at school in the beginning but that is just left dangling. The ocean creatures' motivation didn't gel for me. And the villain was a total evil businessman stereotype.
Overall this book reminded me of the movies Free Willy, The Life Aquatic, and Finding Nemo/Dory.
I had super high hopes for this one, but it kinda ...more
Overall this book reminded me of the movies Free Willy, The Life Aquatic, and Finding Nemo/Dory.
I had super high hopes for this one, but it kinda ...more
Sophia's father was a renowned marine scientist. Ever since he perished at sea, she has lived with her uncle, also a marine scientist. But Uncle Paul is obsessed with his position at Aqualand, the marine science center that he funded along with his brother. When an unusual aquanaut breaks into the research lab one day, Sophia discovers it first. She knows the creature will be exploited by the cruel owners of the lab if it is discovered, so she does her best to hide it. But what is the aquanaut r
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I loved all the layers Santat brought to this imaginative tale.
Santat makes the leap from picture book author/illustrator to graphic novel author/illustrator. The story starts with a tragedy and ends with a triumph. I didn’t like the portrayal of the teacher. Can we stop making teachers the villains in children’s books?
This was very weird but super endearing and more emotional then I was expected. I just really like Dan Santat and his style.
This wasn't my favorite. The pictures and illustrations were good, but I just didn't love the story.
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