Clementine Fox and the Great Island Adventure: A Graphic Novel (Clementine Fox #1)

by Leigh Luna, Leigh Luna (Illustrator)

Overview

Meet Clementine Fox, Professional Amateur Adventurer!

Clementine is supposed to be on her way to school... but why not go out for a day of adventure and exploration instead? She recruits her friends Nubbins Squirrel and Penelope Rabbit and heads to the beach, where Jesse Otter is preparing to take his giant Turtle, Annabella, to a mysterious local island. Clementine’s great-aunt Marnie lives there — far away from math tests and tutors — so Clementine and her friends hitch a ride to the island as stowaways. What could go wrong?

This is Leigh Luna’s funny and charming debut graphic novel about a group of young animals who set out on an adventure and learn the true value of friendship, family, and what it means to stick together and work things out!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338356250
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	05/16/2023
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Leigh Luna is a mixed Latina artist who was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. In addition to making comics, she has worked in animation as a color designer on shows such as Steven Universe and Centaurworld. Her client list includes Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney/Hyperion, Target, AV Club, and BuzzFeed.

Leigh is passionate about color, comedy, and alternative learning. She lives in Los Angeles. Visit her online at leighlunacomics.com.

Editorial Reviews

2023-04-24
An escape from math class takes a turn for the magical.

Clementine, an anthropomorphic fox, loves adventure and hates math, but tell that to her concerned mom, who wants her to start seeing a tutor. Eager to escape the pressures of school, Clementine hatches a scheme to stow away on a ferry turtle and visit her great-aunt Marnie’s island with her friend Nubbins the squirrel. The resulting quest ends up involving Penelope the rabbit, Jesse the otter, fairylike siblings Puck and Flora, and several worried family members. The story nimbly balances all of these characters and their branching subplots without shortchanging any of them. For example, tension between Clementine and Penelope starts with rude comments but gives way to genuine connection, with each of them given time and space to grow. The cuteness and hilarity of the animal cast and richness of the coastal setting make every page a treat for the eyes. Hungry giants, conversations with trees, and a magic kiln all expand the possibilities of this story’s world without straining credulity. Clementine finds a style of learning math that works for her in a satisfying character arc that feels natural.

Winsome adventures in friendship, magic, and hands-on visual learning. (Graphic fiction. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Clementine Fox:

"Winsome adventures in friendship, magic, and hands-on visual learning." — Kirkus Reviews

"Warm colors provide a welcoming feel, animated facial expressions add verve, and themes of communal care, friendship, and overcoming obstacles permeate this gently humorous narrative." — Publishers Weekly

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