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rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed Jellaby: Monster in the City. I need to read the other books, too. Kids will enjoy the adventure and the art is high quality. I think younger fans of Percy Jackson will enjoy this book.
jenny_d's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I finally finished reading this series after starting with the first book over a decade ago (when I was in the target age bracket.) It's been a delight! Very sweet, but also harrowing at times. I feel like there were some elements brought in that were extraneous, better for a slightly longer series, but they didn't take away from my enjoyment.
pussreboots's review against another edition
5.0
Two years ago I read Jellaby for the Cybils short list. What I hadn't realized was that the first volume was allowed to go out of print just as Jellaby: Monster in the City was published.
In Monster in the City Portia and Jason find a way to get Jellaby to Toronto where he can hook up with his family. The adventure involves a ride on a train, a trip to the fair, a mysterious door and secrets in the sewers below the city.
As with the first book, I adore Kean Soo's illustrations. He uses a limited pallet of purples and oranges mostly. It's bold and eye catching. It also works well with the story.
This volume does wrap up the story lines nicely but it sure would be nice to revisit all the characters one more time. So far there doesn't seem to be any news regarding a third volume.
In Monster in the City Portia and Jason find a way to get Jellaby to Toronto where he can hook up with his family. The adventure involves a ride on a train, a trip to the fair, a mysterious door and secrets in the sewers below the city.
As with the first book, I adore Kean Soo's illustrations. He uses a limited pallet of purples and oranges mostly. It's bold and eye catching. It also works well with the story.
This volume does wrap up the story lines nicely but it sure would be nice to revisit all the characters one more time. So far there doesn't seem to be any news regarding a third volume.
emvsmith's review against another edition
3.0
I sort of forgot where the last book ended...unfortunately no recap. The sweet story continues but also gets a little creepy.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
4.0
This supposedly is the end of the two books but boy there are still questions to be answered.
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