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Soo, Kean
3 Reviews
(3)
4-6
When the friendly purple monster appears in her new suburban neighborhood, ten-year-old Portia shepherds Jellaby around; with her friend Jason, Portia quests to bring the creature home, embarking on a journey that takes the trio through Toronto. Graphic-novel panels with stylish art in purple tones show the range of Portia's emotions as she protects her sweet monster friend from myriad dangers. Review covers these titles:Jellaby: The Lost Monster and Jellaby: Monster in the City.
Reviewer: Lauren Causey
(3)
4-6
When the friendly purple monster appears in her new suburban neighborhood, ten-year-old Portia shepherds Jellaby around; with her friend Jason, Portia quests to bring the creature home, embarking on a journey that takes the trio through Toronto. Graphic-novel panels with stylish art in purple tones show the range of Portia's emotions as she protects her sweet monster friend from myriad dangers. Review covers these titles:Jellaby: The Lost Monster and Jellaby: Monster in the City.
Reviewer: Lauren Causey
(3)
4-6
Portia doesn't fit in at school. She can't make friends and is powerless to prevent bullies from picking on another outcast. After meeting a mute, childlike purple monster in the woods, she begins a quest to help figure out where it belongs; a sequel is promised. The monochromatic comic-panel art is generally friendly, with darker undertones shading Portia's nightmares.
Reviewer: David Elzey
3 reviews
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