Poptropica

Jack Chabert

Book - 2016

Based on a concept by Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney comes Poptropica, a brand-new graphic novel adventure series by Jack Chabert and Kory Merritt. In Mystery of the Map, Oliver, Mya, and Jorge take a ride in a hot-air balloon, only to crash-land on an unknown island filled with extinct animals and a horde of angry Vikings. Welcome to Poptropica, an uncharted group of islands whose existence is hidden from the rest of the world. As the three friends embark on a perilous search for a way home, they quickly discover the shocking reason they were brought theresomething that threatens the very existence of Poptropica and their ability to ever make it off the island!

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vol. 1: 1 / 1 copies available
vol. 2: 2 / 2 copies available
vol. 3: 2 / 2 copies available
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Subjects
Genres
Graphic novels
Published
New York : Amulet Books [2016]-
Language
English
Main Author
Jack Chabert (author)
Other Authors
Mitch Krpata (author), Kory Merritt (illustrator), Jeff Kinney (creator)
Item Description
Description based on volume 1.
Physical Description
volumes : color illustrations ; 20 cm
ISBN
9781419720673
9781419721298
9781419723117
14197231111
  • v. 1. Mystery of the map
  • v. 2. The lost expedition.
Review by Booklist Review

Based on the online role-playing game developed by the ever-popular Jeff Kinney, this new adventure comic series gets off to a flying start when the hot-air balloon Oliver, Mya, and Jorge are in is hijacked by villainous Captain Octavian, before it crash lands on a mysterious island inhabited by a variety of extinct creatures (dodos!) and a village full of ancient, very intimidating Vikings. Having found an interactive map, the three are able to pinpoint their location on the island, escape from the Vikings, and go after Octavian, who stranded them there. The story, while not deep, is action-packed and speeds along quickly, with lots of corny jokes thrown in to keep readers giggling. The lively art mirrors that on the website, featuring bold, colorful panels and characters with giant heads and expressive eyes. Fans of the online game will delight in reading a story about one of Poptropica's many islands, and newcomers will have no trouble falling into this adventure.--Volin, Eva Copyright 2016 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Review by Kirkus Book Review

Based on Poptropica, Jeff Kinney's (of Diary of a Wimpy Kid fame) online role-playing game, this graphic-novel spinoff envisions three friends who find themselves marooned on a mysterious island. One fateful day, Asian Mya, white Oliver, and Latino Jorge find their hot air balloon purposefully steered into a rough patch of weather by its rogue captain, Octavian. The group crash-lands on a strange jungle island, which they quickly learn is populated by odd and often dangerous beings and creatures, such as horn-helmeted Vikings and vicious saber-toothed tigers. The trio discovers that they are in possession of a magical map that follows their commands. However the inhabitants of the islandincluding the fearsome Viking leader Erik the Redare hunting them, and Octavian, who was separated from them after the crash, wants his map back. Fans of the online game will immediately recognize the wide-eyed, minimally detailed characters and the lush island scenes of Poptropica, although those without any prior knowledge should be able to jump right in without any alienation. Bright, animated colors and zippy cartoonlike action make for an easily accessible first offering that provides just enough exposition to hook young readers and keep them seeking out subsequent adventures. A peppily paced adventure yarn sure to delight fans of the franchise, both old and new. (Graphic adventure/fantasy. 6-12) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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