Treasure in the Lake by Jason Pamment
Published by HarperAlley on September 7, 2021
ISBN: 0063065185
Pages: 208
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Format: Graphic Novel
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Iris is always looking for adventure, and she’s not going to be held back by her life long friend Sam. Sam is more timid, and Iris gets frustrated with his juvenile antics. When the lake they live on is suddenly dry, an entire city is revealed, and Iris can’t help but explore all the treasures within. Looming flood waters have Sam concerned, but Iris keeps exploring. Their harrowing escape and the discoveries they make along the way bring these two friends together despite their differences. This is a fun, quick graphic novel with lots of emotion, mystery, and adventure. The illustrations are colorful, at times dark, and really carry the story. The story isn’t text heavy, so this is a perfect book to give to a reluctant reader or to new readers of longer graphic novels. Recommended for readers 3rd grade and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME