Graphic Novel Review - Little Monarchs
Rob reviews Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case... Little Monarchs is an all-ages sci-fi tale about a post-apocalyptic world that's saviour rests on the wings of the Monarch Butterfly. What follows is a cross country tale as 10-year old Elvie and her caretaker Flora follow the migratory trail of the Monarch, whilst contending with other situations in this apocalyptic environment. When Holiday House approached me I'm regards to reviewing Jonathan Case 's graphic novel I was a little apprehensive. While I have covered all-ages books in the past, I wasn't sure if this would be a graphic novel I could relate to. However from reading the press release and seeing how much research Case put into creating Little Monarchs, reading the novel made me appreciate the experience a lot more. Developed with help from conservationists at the Xerces Society , Monarch Joint Venture , and Monarch Watch , Case has added a depth of scientific accuracy to the narrati...