Rover and Speck: It's a Gas! (Rover and Speck, 3) by Jonathan Roth
Published by Kids Can Press on October 1, 2024
ISBN: 1525305689
Pages: 104
Genres: Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General
Format: Graphic Novel
Source: MSL Book Review
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In this story, the third in the Rover and Speck series, our main characters go in search of life on a giant gas planet. Rover and Speck depart their ship excited at the chance to learn about this planet and hopefully find life until they realize the lifeforms there are dangerous! The spark-shooting space sharks zap Rover and it’s up to Speck to save Rover and get him safely back to the ship.Thankfully he meets a flock of friendly Space Jelli’s to help him along his way. These new friends problem solve and help one another along the way.

This graphic novel pairs a fictional story with non-fiction “Fun Science Facts” parsed throughout, deepening understanding and encouraging curiosity.

Ages 7-10

Reviewed by MaryAnn Lopes, Elementary Librarian. Lewiston Public Schools, Lewiston, Maine.