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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.