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The Aquanaut (PB)
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Dive in to this adventurous graphic novel all about saving the ocean from Caldecott-winning author-illustrator Dan Santat
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Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, a marine theme park. But Sophia's world is turned upside-down when an aquanaut breaks into the park's research lab.
To her amazement, Sophia discovers that the aquanaut is not what it seems: inside lives a band of goofy sea creatures! And when they all realise that Aqualand is more sinister than advertised, Sophia is determined to help the aquanaut crew free the park's captive marine life before it's too late.
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The Aquanaut by Dan Santat has been praised as an engaging graphic novel for children, recognised by the American Library Association as one of the best. The artwork is described as kinetic, with smart pacing, while the visuals are highlighted for their vivid expressiveness. It tells a poignant, humorous, and heartfelt story about love, loss, and the importance of family, both biological and found. The narrative is noted for its humour, warmth, and spirit, marking Santat's successful return to the graphic novel genre.
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ISBN: 9780545497619
Publisher: Scholastic US
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 March 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Scholastic US
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Dan Santat
- Illustrated by Dan Santat
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 540g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Dan Santat is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, which won the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal in 2015. He is also the creator of the acclaimed graphic novel The Aquanaut, and his graphic memoir, A First Time for Everything, was the 2023 National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature. His art is featured in numerous children's books, including Dav Pilkey's Ricky Ricotta series as well as picture books by Henry Winkler and Jake Gyllenhaal. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and pets. Visit him online at dansantatbooks.com.
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