Member Reviews
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Rover and Speck: It's a Gas! takes young readers on a hilarious space adventure as Rover and Speck explore a gas giant planet.
The story contains cool space facts and plenty of humour to keep young readers engaged.
I loved the illustrations in this book, they were really stand out for me and very much in keeping with the story - they are fantastic!
It is a well written book and I liked the facts that were added as well. I do love that the story teaches as well as being a good story for kids, so that is always going to be a plus for me as a mum.
I really enjoyed it as a parent and my daughter loved it - she is very in to space at the moment and loves visiting the National Space Centre in Leicester so it was a big hit with her too.
It is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!
I read this book with my son. He loves space and we both really liked this book. He is 8 years old and can be picky when it comes to books, so it means a lot that he likes this. I liked the educational aspect of the book as well as the entertaining parts of it.
Jonathan Roth explores creative and all-ages storytelling in a colorful and enjoyable style. What do more, Roth delivers a series book that readers can connect with and keep enjoying. I would gladly recommend this series for young readers, school libraries, and classrooms.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was full of laughs and was a great story. The illustrations in the book were great and this will will be a great read for kids.
I am a fan of Rover and Speck. The first book started out a bit choppy, but as they have gotten rolling in the series, I'm finding that I enjoy them more overall. This was no exception and is probably among the stronger stories. These graphic novels are great for introducing science in a storytelling way that isn't too obtrusive. Rover and Speck teach, but they don't teach without a good story around the teachable moments or pieces. But you do learn about the planets and states of matter as they go on this particular adventure.
The illustration is sharp and colourful, and it pulls in some cute creatures from this gas planet that are a bit fantasy but also a bit "why not."
If you haven't read the earlier books, there's no reason to go back and start them in order to get through this one. It's pretty much stand alone, but if your young reader likes the book, then you have a collection of earlier ones you can jump back to. And again, no need to go in order. Sure, there are some references to past adventures, but they aren't necessary for understanding this one.
Oh Rover does such a great job taking your kids on an adventure with this one! My kids loved this book. It was fun, exciting, and kept my kids so entertained. Well done!
This is a great book that brings fun and science together, It is easy to understand and along with the fun story it gives Science facts. This would be a great book for kids that want to learn more about space, and would be a great homeschooling book as well.
Robots exploring new planets with the help of gas makes for a hilarious graphic novel for young readers. The addition of facts about planets and other things in the solar system make it more educational for the kids who want more facts while the silly banter will keep many readers entertained!