Jurassic Jeff: Race to Warp Speed (Jurassic Jeff Book 2): (A Graphic Novel)

by Royden Lepp

Overview

Jeff the alien is ready to take his dino-friends on a quest to find their missing family. . .that is if he can remember where he put his warp drive first. Embark on a hilarious adventure filled with zany lizard adversaries, and the heartwarming strength of friendship in this must-read Middle Grade graphic novel. Perfect for fans of Cat Kid Comic Club.

Having just made his first friend, Hungry, the T-rex, Jeff wants  to make a good impression and that means helping out, right? Like maybe helping Hungry find his missing family. (At least, that is what Jeff thinks they are supposed to do? ...He's still very new to this friend thing.)

Jeff decides to fix his ship so they can fly around for their search but first they'll need to find his lost warp drive! Too bad a rival group of flying reptiles wants to use the it for themselves! Dive into this dino-dilemma and find out if Jeff can save the day and be a good friend!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593565445
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	05/28/2024
Series:	Jeff in the Jurassic , #2
Sold by:	Random House
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	64 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Royden Lepp has written and published a variety of children's books and other comics. His first series RUST was called "one of the best all-ages stories to be crafted in the past decade" and Royden has continued to create more stories for kids. JURASSIC JEFF is Royden's first comedy series.

Editorial Reviews

"New fans and returning series readers alike will enjoy this clever and humorous outing." —Kirkus Reviews

"Full of humor and heart, this book will be enjoyed by fans of Investi­Gators by John Patrick Green and the “Hilo” series by Judd Winick." —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

06/01/2024

Gr 2–5—Jeff, a green alien sent from the future to conquer earth, and his dinosaur friends Hungry, Spike, Carl, and Trevor, are back for another adventure in this second series installment. The new mission involves finding Jeff's lost warp drive, a machine that allows his spaceship to travel at "supersonic speeds." Once recovered, the friends plan to use the machine to find Hungry's missing family. Comic obstacles ensue, including a power-hungry group of flying reptiles, a giant crustacean, and a malfunctioning translator that makes Jeff speak only in German! The friends must rely on one another to save the warp drive and find Hungry's family. This title is full of humor and visual gags. While not all of the jokes land, there are enough laugh-out-loud moments to keep readers entertained. In one scene, Jeff and Carl must fix a "bug" in the time warp, only to find a literal bug has been trapped inside. The illustrations pop and their exaggerated, cartoonish quality fits the story. For all of the outrageous plot lines, there is a surprising amount of heart in the narrative. The characters share lessons they've learned from their fathers, which ultimately help them solve each crisis as it comes. The cliff-hanger ending will keep readers invested in the series. VERDICT Full of humor and heart, this book will be enjoyed by fans of InvestiGators by John Patrick Green and the "Hilo" series by Judd Winick.—Amy Ribakove

School Library Journal