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meghan111's review
3.0
So cute, and the artwork reminded me of Calvin & Hobbes - the proportions of the kids.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
Full review at: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=5670
Summary: In the sequel to Jellaby, we continue Portia, Jason and Jellaby's journey. They will encounter many obstacles in their quest to find answers including bullies, inclement weather, fights and a monster.
What I Think: Luckily, this sequel is a continuation of the first Jellaby because that one definitely left you hanging and the story does not disappoint. You see the characters growing so much through this journey even when they encounter obstacles that they shouldn't be able to overcome. I, personally, didn't like this one as much as the first one because I wish it had more answers, but I truly loved the ending and will be buying both for my classroom.
Summary: In the sequel to Jellaby, we continue Portia, Jason and Jellaby's journey. They will encounter many obstacles in their quest to find answers including bullies, inclement weather, fights and a monster.
What I Think: Luckily, this sequel is a continuation of the first Jellaby because that one definitely left you hanging and the story does not disappoint. You see the characters growing so much through this journey even when they encounter obstacles that they shouldn't be able to overcome. I, personally, didn't like this one as much as the first one because I wish it had more answers, but I truly loved the ending and will be buying both for my classroom.
kelleemoye's review
5.0
Full review at: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=5670
Summary: Portia is lonely. She doesn't fit in at her school and her mother is always working. Then one day, as she is wondering in the middle of the woods, she comes across a purple monster that tries to eat her flashlight. So, what does she do? Takes him home to feed him because he is obviously hungry. It is now up to Portia to take care of her new friend and to find out where he is supposed to be.
What I Think: How did I not know about Jellaby?!?!?
When I went to check out the listopia list of Best Graphic Novels for Children, I assumed I would know them all, but then I came across Jellaby and I ran to my nearest library to get it- it did not disappoint.
I am a big fan of the mostly single color comics (ala Babymouse, Lunch Lady, etc.) and Jellaby is one as well with primarily purple in its illustrations. Also, Kean Soo's style of illustrations are perfect for the story he is telling. They are very comicy, but realistic and filled with emotions.
This little graphic novel has a lot of heart in it. Portia, Jason (her classmate) and Jellaby all feel abandoned and the story is not only about finding where Jellaby belongs, but also helping Portia and Jason feel like they belong as well.
You will want the second one as soon as you are done, so make sure you have it available!
Summary: Portia is lonely. She doesn't fit in at her school and her mother is always working. Then one day, as she is wondering in the middle of the woods, she comes across a purple monster that tries to eat her flashlight. So, what does she do? Takes him home to feed him because he is obviously hungry. It is now up to Portia to take care of her new friend and to find out where he is supposed to be.
What I Think: How did I not know about Jellaby?!?!?
When I went to check out the listopia list of Best Graphic Novels for Children, I assumed I would know them all, but then I came across Jellaby and I ran to my nearest library to get it- it did not disappoint.
I am a big fan of the mostly single color comics (ala Babymouse, Lunch Lady, etc.) and Jellaby is one as well with primarily purple in its illustrations. Also, Kean Soo's style of illustrations are perfect for the story he is telling. They are very comicy, but realistic and filled with emotions.
This little graphic novel has a lot of heart in it. Portia, Jason (her classmate) and Jellaby all feel abandoned and the story is not only about finding where Jellaby belongs, but also helping Portia and Jason feel like they belong as well.
You will want the second one as soon as you are done, so make sure you have it available!
mehitabels's review against another edition
3.0
I really like these stories, the art, and the sweet emotive response to children on adventure that I feel reading these. I would rate these with Doug TenNapel, on the edge of kid appropriate (age 8, maybe?) but too gentle for hard-core comic readers.
Eagerly awaiting the next volume.
Eagerly awaiting the next volume.
kidclamp's review against another edition
3.0
I love the art, and I like the characters, I just didn't love the story. The first book was better, but with both at the end I just felt like I wanted more out of it, either more plot, or less plot and more of just the three friends together doing less.
kidclamp's review
3.0
Cute, great characters, ok story, the cliffhanger left me wanting more but also feeling like this book could have given more
mehitabels's review
4.0
This is a tough one to rate. Too simplistic for adults, but too adult (subject) for kids? Perhaps I am nerfing the ability of my child to comprehend. Still . . .
A young girl, friendless and awkward, meets a strange creature, is caught up in an adventure and a classmate. But there is an underlying story about parents and truth and mystery that is spooky and potentially heartbreaking.
I bought this for my 7-year old, but I am really tempted to hold onto it until I read the second book, just to see if it is going to be emotionally scarring. I can't protect her forever, but I would like to give her one or two more years of innocence . . which just goes to show how much I know about 7-year olds. Le sigh.
Beautiful art, fantastic coloring, and I really really like it.
A young girl, friendless and awkward, meets a strange creature, is caught up in an adventure and a classmate. But there is an underlying story about parents and truth and mystery that is spooky and potentially heartbreaking.
I bought this for my 7-year old, but I am really tempted to hold onto it until I read the second book, just to see if it is going to be emotionally scarring. I can't protect her forever, but I would like to give her one or two more years of innocence . . which just goes to show how much I know about 7-year olds. Le sigh.
Beautiful art, fantastic coloring, and I really really like it.
saidtheraina's review
4.0
Holy crap, why has it taken me this long to read this book?!?!
This is So. Cute. Portia is living her underwhelming life when she meets a monster in the woods behind her house. It is an ADORABLE monster. And it is hungry. So Portia feeds it.
Adventures follow.
I love Soo's cuddly, accessible drawing style. It doesn't surprise me that he thanks [a:Hope Larson|150820|Hope Larson|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1287590732p2/150820.jpg] and [a:Kazu Kibuishi|27372|Kazu Kibuishi|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1311988001p2/27372.jpg] in the Acknowledgments - his aesthetic seems closely related to both of theirs. Plus [b:Little Orphan Annie|547430|Little Orphan Annie 1935|Harold Gray|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175704468s/547430.jpg|534694] eyes. His color work is really nice. Mostly purple, with touches of a few other colors. The cuteness of that monster is out. of. control.
Soo does a really good job of telling a light story while not forgetting the darkness of the world. I won't be surprised if the whole thing is a giant metaphor, though that hasn't come to light yet. I appreciate that, like [b:Amelia Rules|476504|Amelia Rules! Volume 1 The Whole World's Crazy (Amelia Rules! #1)|Jimmy Gownley|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175088445s/476504.jpg|2094973], this takes on parental divorce head on.
It did slightly annoy me that it cuts off in the middle of an adventure. Talk about a cliff-hanger.
But this definitely belongs on any booklist of kids' graphic novels. It's a sweet, real story about sweet, real things. Like friendship.
And there's a really cute monster.
Or didn't I say that?
This is So. Cute. Portia is living her underwhelming life when she meets a monster in the woods behind her house. It is an ADORABLE monster. And it is hungry. So Portia feeds it.
Adventures follow.
I love Soo's cuddly, accessible drawing style. It doesn't surprise me that he thanks [a:Hope Larson|150820|Hope Larson|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1287590732p2/150820.jpg] and [a:Kazu Kibuishi|27372|Kazu Kibuishi|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1311988001p2/27372.jpg] in the Acknowledgments - his aesthetic seems closely related to both of theirs. Plus [b:Little Orphan Annie|547430|Little Orphan Annie 1935|Harold Gray|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175704468s/547430.jpg|534694] eyes. His color work is really nice. Mostly purple, with touches of a few other colors. The cuteness of that monster is out. of. control.
Soo does a really good job of telling a light story while not forgetting the darkness of the world. I won't be surprised if the whole thing is a giant metaphor, though that hasn't come to light yet. I appreciate that, like [b:Amelia Rules|476504|Amelia Rules! Volume 1 The Whole World's Crazy (Amelia Rules! #1)|Jimmy Gownley|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175088445s/476504.jpg|2094973], this takes on parental divorce head on.
It did slightly annoy me that it cuts off in the middle of an adventure. Talk about a cliff-hanger.
But this definitely belongs on any booklist of kids' graphic novels. It's a sweet, real story about sweet, real things. Like friendship.
And there's a really cute monster.
Or didn't I say that?