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  • The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish

Author
Chloe Savage
Illustrator
Chloe Savage
Publication Date
June 06, 2023
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
Format
Picture Book
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Description

In this strikingly illustrated debut with a quirky, surreal sensibility, the tale of an Arctic expedition invites readers to discover an elusive creature.

Dr. Morley absolutely loves jellyfish. Her entire life, she has been fascinated by one specific species, a legendary creature that no one has ever seen. Does the giant Arctic jellyfish even exist? After years of research, Dr. Morley and her crew don their red parkas and set off to icy northern waters in hopes of finding the mysterious creature. The Arctic Circle is filled with wonders: playful orcas, the glowing aurora borealis, and formidable ice shelves--but will Dr. Morley find what she is searching for? Or, perhaps, will it find her?

Bringing the stark and breathtaking beauty of the Arctic to life, author-illustrator Chloe Savage's whimsical and charming adventure into the unknown is sure to capture the imaginations of young explorers.

Publication date
June 06, 2023
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781536228519
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
BISAC categories
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV002170 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Marine Life
JUV041020 - Juvenile Fiction | Transportation | Boats, Ships, & Underwater Craft
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
Arctic regions
Women scientists
Jellyfishes
Scientific expeditions
Explorers

Kirkus

Starred Review

Whimsical and wonderful.

None

Savage presents a fanciful yet plausibly realistic portrayal of an intrepid group of scientists in search of a creature that "everyone talks about but no one has ever seen: the giant Arctic jellyfish." The jellyfish in question is fictional; however, the documentary-style narration and thoughtful attention to visual details make the exploration feel enticingly real. . . . Savage's strong command of color, light, and atmosphere shines. . . the giant Arctic jellyfish (depicted with two eyes and expressive body language) remains just out of sight until the story's very end, adding a gentle touch of humor and enhancing this imaginative celebration of curiosity.

Chloe Savage
Chloe Savage received a BA in TV and film set design from Cardiff University in Wales and an MA in children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in England. She has worked in opera, film, and television, but says she discovered her passion for illustration and storytelling while doodling on call sheets. The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish is her first book. A great lover of food and the seaside, Chloe Savage lives in England.
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