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The Search For The Giant Arctic Jellyfish

The Search For The Giant Arctic Jellyfish

Author:

Chloe Savage

Illustrator:

Published by:

Walker Books

First Published:

5 Oct 2023

Ideal for readers aged

3-5y

My Review

Pantomime-esque 'it's behind you' moments abound in this joyful picture book debut by Chloe Savage. It's truly an example of a book that spans all ages in its appeal (even my teens enjoyed having a read of this one!). There are playful illustrations of the characterful jellyfish to spot hiding from the explorers on so many of the pages, as well as plentiful detail portraying all the life and activity contained in a research ship in the wilds of the Arctic. From Narwhals, to a polar bear, to the northern Iights, the illustrations in the book allow children a glimpse of the far north they may never see in reality. I especially love the map that covers the opening page of the book, showing the North Pole in the middle, and the proximity of Russia to the northernmost tip of America, so eye opening for children (and adult readers!) used to seeing the UK in the middle of our world maps. This is a book that plays with the idea of scientific discovery and leaves you wondering what else there might be for scientists to discover, hiding just out of sight - a great question for children, our scientists of the future to be left with....and a wonderful invitation to wonder at the world!

Heads Up!

Also in this series is the more recently published 'The Search For Carmella'.

Publisher Review

A moving tale of grit, endurance and self-belief to inspire young explorers and dreamers from a stunningly talented debut. Dr Morley is about to embark on a quest to the northernmost tip of the world, to discover a creature that everyone talks about but nobody has ever seen: The Giant Arctic Jellyfish. After years of research and hard graft, she gathers together a highly trained crew and a boat full of specialist equipment, and sets sail for the vast icy scapes of the Arctic. Will she find what she is searching for? Or will it find her? From author-illustrator Chloe Savage comes a beautifully detailed adventure into the unknown, sure to captivate the imagination of young explorers.
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