Jellaby : The Lost Monster

Jellaby: The Lost Monster is the first book in Kean Soo’s tenderly engaging graphic novel series set in Toronto, Canada. A shy, gentle creature is discovered by a clever, quiet 10-year-old girl. Portia has just moved into the neighbourhood and finds the adjustment to her new life challenging. Her father is missing. She doesn’t fit in at school. Things start looking up when she comes across an adorable purple dragon that she names Jellaby, and together, they embark on an exciting adventure. A funny, engaging read, this story also touches on important topics such as loneliness, friendship, loyalty, and self-sufficiency.