Out of This World: #1 Drowned Planet (Sally Odgers) GUC

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Out of This World: Drowned Planet by Sally Odgers – Illustrated by Georgina Thomas (2007)

The Arkies Sub-Series – Book 1 of 8

This series features manga-styled graphics and illustrated novels with exciting sci-fi plots to engage even the most reluctant readers.  Each of the three series follows a different group of characters as they explore outer space.  The Arkies are teenagers who seek out settlement-ready planets.

Something unknown lives under the water, and the Arkies have a bad feeling about it.  Turns out they’re right.  The Arkies explore a planet that is mostly underwater and discover a god-like being who is a bit miffed that he was abandoned by the inhabitants when they despoiled the world he created for them.

This prequel graphic novel has been written to give middle primary students an entertaining introduction to the hugely influential and popular manga genre.  It’s fast, funny, accessible and age-appropriate.  There’s also information on how to read the visual and verbal language of manga, and a glossary character guide.

Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 0.5cm

Pages: 40

Age: 7-9