Such a super cute graphic novel about a young girl who creates a creature to help with pollution problems (who reminds me of Flubber in all the right ways, haha). This was a cute little journey with great illustrations!

Give me more! I loved this. The art was cute and colorful. The character design was fun. The story was very engaging. I loved Supa Nova and her family. If you love a science super hero, great artwork, saving the environment, and wonderful world building you would like this book.

Supa Nova is a genuis scientist in a family of genuises. She may be a kid, but with her secret lab, she can do almost anything! So when she hears about a plastic garbage island in the ocean, she knows she can come up with something to help. She experiments, trying and failing, until she creates a little creature that helps by eating plastic. Amazing! But if Nova isn't careful, her new friend may eat up her home, her town - maybe even the world!

Okay but let’s talk about how cute this read was! Nova is a smart, curious little science-loving baddie who just wants to help the planet. Inspired by her supa genius scientist parents, she creates something big…but when things don’t go as planned, she has to think quick to fix it.

It gave Black girl in STEM meets eco-hero and I was locked in. I love seeing young Black girls take up space in science and tech. Nova’s story reminds you that it’s okay to mess up and still be a problem solver.

This was absolutely adorable! I loved the art style. The reading level of this book isn't very hard so I think this could be a good Hi-Lo text for any struggling readers who enjoy graphic novels. The story is pretty simple but contains some cool scientific concepts. Probably best for elementary schoolers, ages 6-11 or so? Fans of Dog Man or Moon Girl will like this one! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

“Supa Nova” is a middle grade novel with an environmental message about the impact of plastic waste.

The main character, Nova, is very confident and determined, but I found her attitude a bit too self-assured for my taste. I personally found it hard to connect with her. That said, I did appreciate that she wasn’t afraid to ask for help when she needed it most.

The art style was fine, but didn’t stand out to me.

Overall, the book was alright, but it just wasn’t for me.

I am definitely not in the target audience age range for this, but I still really enjoyed it. And I think the middle grade age group will really eat this up. This is the kind of black (+ female!) representation we need. I feel like kids will relate to the character - who doesn’t love the idea of making your own creations - and it’s a fun read. The illustrations were great, and I love that it included a little how to draw section at the end along with some IRL science facts to go along with the story. This would be a great way for kids to learn and have fun at the same time. As a millennial it was giving me Dexter’s Lab and Powerpuff Girls (in the best way)

4 stars

Young Nova comes from a family of scientists, which is even reflected in her sister's and her names. When she learns that there are islands of plastic and that no one has come up with a viable solution to correct this horror, Nova takes matters into her own hands and labaratory and forms a truly creative solution to the problem. As many first attempts go, this one comes with its own challenges and pitfalls, but fortunately for readers, (1) Nova is not a quitter and (2) these barriers are pretty amusing to witness.

It's clear that this book is intended to be the first in a series, and I'm thrilled to know that I'll get to spend more time with Nova and her family. While this is a children's graphic novel, I did hope for a bit more character development, so I'm anticipating I'll get that as the series continues.

This is a fun and informative read, and Nova is a truly excellent character. I'll recommend this to students.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a fun graphic novel. This will be a great book for young kids to read and they will greatly enjoy this book.

Nova is a genius, and when she learns that the world's plastic is taking over the ocean, she figures she can solve the problem. Even though scientists have discovered a bacteria that slowly eats plastic, it doesn’t work fast enough.
So, she goes down to her secret lab and creates a creature that will eat plastic. What could possibly go wrong, right?


Very cute middle grade graphic novel about a young scientist trying to solve problems, without thinking through what would happen when she does so. Of course, when things get worse and worse, she has to ask for help.


Funny, cute pictures. Good heroine. I think kids will enjoy reading about a genius their own age.


Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest raeview. This book will be published on the 3rd of June 2025.

This graphic novel effectively delivers a powerful message about the pervasive environmental threat of plastic through vibrant visuals and engaging narrative. The animated scenes and colorful graphics enhance the accessibility and appeal of the subject matter, making it easily digestible for a wide readership. The narrative underscores the ubiquity of plastic and empowers readers to take action within their daily lives.

Not only does the novel raise awareness, but goes further by showing that we can experiment with solutions in our own unique ways. Even when Nova's initial solution failed, and even when her subsequent attempt spiraled slightly out of control, she persisted, sending an important message about resilience and continuous effort.

My favorite moment was when the parents asked Nova to help restore the town to safety, a clear call for us all to take responsibility for cleaning up our own messes, even if they were created with good intentions. Overall, this is an exceptionally well-written graphic novel, and I highly recommend it. I eagerly look forward to future installments in this series.