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gabbyreadswithtea's review
2.0
Let me start by saying that only after I’d finished this graphic novel, did I find out what First Dog on the Moon was and that their usual target audience is adults. And it shows.
Since reading this, I have read a few of First Dog’s comics directed towards adults, and I can confirm this is just not my type of humour.
I think there would only be a small amount of YA/MG aged students that this would appeal to. It requires a very particular sense of humour and a lot of knowledge on the subject (since as stated at the start of this book, a lot of these “facts” included aren’t true at all, and even I as an adult who knows a lot about climate change struggled to figure out in some pages what was made-up). Furthermore, this book is extremely obnoxious. It clearly thinks very highly of itself. Which in hindsight makes a lot of sense since this it’s written by an already established comic artist.
I really, really wanted to love this. Graphic novel - check. Teaching young people about climate change - check. Unusual and quirky characters - check. But sadly this completely missed the mark for me.
Although there were a few highlights, so I will mention some below.
I found Chapter 9 to be quite informative about climate change, and relatively easy to understand and witty. As was the start of Chapter 11 and page 180 gave me all the feels. Also, I always appreciate a baking recipe so that, and the EnviroTeen To Do List ended this book for me on a high note.
Thanks to Allen & Unwin for sending me a copy of this to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Since reading this, I have read a few of First Dog’s comics directed towards adults, and I can confirm this is just not my type of humour.
I think there would only be a small amount of YA/MG aged students that this would appeal to. It requires a very particular sense of humour and a lot of knowledge on the subject (since as stated at the start of this book, a lot of these “facts” included aren’t true at all, and even I as an adult who knows a lot about climate change struggled to figure out in some pages what was made-up). Furthermore, this book is extremely obnoxious. It clearly thinks very highly of itself. Which in hindsight makes a lot of sense since this it’s written by an already established comic artist.
I really, really wanted to love this. Graphic novel - check. Teaching young people about climate change - check. Unusual and quirky characters - check. But sadly this completely missed the mark for me.
Although there were a few highlights, so I will mention some below.
I found Chapter 9 to be quite informative about climate change, and relatively easy to understand and witty. As was the start of Chapter 11 and page 180 gave me all the feels. Also, I always appreciate a baking recipe so that, and the EnviroTeen To Do List ended this book for me on a high note.
Thanks to Allen & Unwin for sending me a copy of this to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
jadejade's review
5.0
This graphic novel is an easily-digestible introduction to environment-themed concerns aimed at school-aged readers, following the comedic adventures of our titular heroes.
Our primary school aged reader happily read this by themselves, pausing now and again to point out particularly amusing dialogue. I haven't quizzed the child on what factual information has been absorbed but I imagine more would be picked up with re-reads and, if the child gets interested enough in a subject, they will investigate further themselves. I'm happy to give this book a tick, as the book provided basic information on climate change, while being entertaining enough for the child to get through 300 pages.
Review by primary school aged child: "I liked this. İt was funny. 4.5 stars because it was a bit long." When asked to pick a whole number rating, child decided on 5.
Our primary school aged reader happily read this by themselves, pausing now and again to point out particularly amusing dialogue. I haven't quizzed the child on what factual information has been absorbed but I imagine more would be picked up with re-reads and, if the child gets interested enough in a subject, they will investigate further themselves. I'm happy to give this book a tick, as the book provided basic information on climate change, while being entertaining enough for the child to get through 300 pages.
Review by primary school aged child: "I liked this. İt was funny. 4.5 stars because it was a bit long." When asked to pick a whole number rating, child decided on 5.
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