by Matthew Cody (Author) Derick Brooks (Illustrator)
Explore the multiverse with the Bright Family! In this first graphic novel of the smash hit Epic Originals series, join siblings Nia and Jayden on an out-of-this-world adventure to find their missing parents.
Meet the brilliant, overachieving Bright Family: While Mom's off-planet literally saving the world and Dad's holed up in his laboratory, 12-year-old Nia's trying to win every robotics competition, and her younger brother, Jayden...well, actually, Jayden's just trying to avoid doing his homework so has more time to daydream about kaiju and design giant robots. But when a dimensional portal sends Mom and Dad who-knows-where, it's up to Nia and Jayden (and their robot nanny, Dusty) to bring their parents home. The question is, where in the multiverse could they possibly be?
Through their travels, the Brights--kids and parents alike--learn how one person's actions can lead to consequences that affect the whole family, and sometimes even the entire multiverse!
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Adopted by a genius power couple, Nia and Jayden Bright are naturally science nerds. When the siblings sneak into their parents' lab and teleport themselves to another dimension, they embark on the adventure of a lifetime. While moving through different portals to find the way home, they spot their parents and go on a mission to catch up with them. After helping various planets sort through unimaginable crises, the Brights are reunited and must work together to make it through all of the worlds in the portal loop. Together, they face freezing temperatures, boiling conditions, and deadly quicksand. This charming, funny story emphasizes family relationships and the importance of communication. Characters vary in terms of personality; nearly every reader will find a character or situation to relate to. Information is laced into the narrative, too—in one scene, the Brights must remove invasive species from the wrong dimension to save plant life. The thoughtful language and storytelling complement Brooks's illustrations, resulting in a family that readers will want to see more of. Nia appears to be South Asian, Jayden is Black, the children's mother is Asian, and their father is brown-skinned. VERDICT A solid series starter for science fiction fans who enjoy graphic novels.—Angie Jameson, Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schs., Chagrin Falls, OH
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