{"product_id":"the-aquanaut-a-graphic-novel","title":"The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDan Santat is the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and illustrator of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal in 2015. He is also the creator of the acclaimed graphic novel \n\u003ci\u003eThe Aquanaut, \u003c\/i\u003eand his graphic memoir, \n\u003ci\u003eA First Time for Everything\u003c\/i\u003e, was the 2023 National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature. His art is featured in numerous children's books, including Dav Pilkey's Ricky Ricotta series as well as picture books by Henry Winkler and Jake Gyllenhaal. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and pets. Visit him online at dansantatbooks.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ \"Kinetic panel \u003cb\u003eartwork impresses throughout\u003c\/b\u003e, with smart pacing that swings between hilarity and suspense.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThe art in this graphic tale is something special\u003c\/b\u003e... Santat's vividly expressive visuals are, even more than usual, riveting.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eAn endearing tale of love, loss, and the value of family\u003c\/b\u003e -- biological and found.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003ePoignant and often funny\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Aquanaut \u003c\/i\u003eis Santat's triumphant return to the graphic novel genre.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003espirited and thrilling\u003c\/b\u003e story.\" -- \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003ehumorous and heartwarming\u003c\/b\u003e tale.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSidekicks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hilarious and heartfelt... a charming and well-told tale about friendship.\" -- Kazu Kibuishi, creator of Amulet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The lovable menagerie of crime-fighting pets offers lots of laughs and a boisterous and exuberant storyline; Santat's illustrations are clear, engaging, and neatly stacked into easy-to-read panels.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lively, insightful, and just plain fun, this convergence of capes and creatures will find a wide audience in animal lovers and superhero fans alike.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSidekicks: Thick as Thieves\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ \"Santat's sequel is \u003cb\u003ean absolute gem\u003c\/b\u003e that blends a thrilling (and uniquely quirky) superhero tale with an endearing exploration of found family... \u003cb\u003eA purr-fect graphic tale full of tail-wagging, fur-raising excitement as well as heart and substance.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This newly relaunched series is sure to capitalize on the popularity of comics and superheroes, the author's reputation for kid-friendly work, and t\u003cb\u003ehe same blend of adventure, mischief, and humor that appeals to fans of Aaron Blabey's \u003ci\u003eThe Bad Guys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDive in to this whimsically adventurous graphic novel from Caldecott Medalist and National Book Award Winner Dan Santat! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, the marine theme park her dad and uncle created. But Sophia's world is turned upside down when an \"aquanaut\" breaks into the park's research lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo her amazement, Sophia discovers that the aquanaut is not what it seems -- inside lives a band of four goofy sea creatures! And when they all realize that Aqualand has evolved into something much darker than Sophia's dad had envisioned, Sophia is determined to help the aquanaut crew free the park's captive marine life before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2022 (EAN 9780545497602, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2022 pg. 39 (EAN 9780545497602, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/24\/2022 pg. 58 (EAN 9780545497602, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/04\/2022 (EAN 9780545497602, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2022 pg. 135 (EAN 9780545497602, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/02\/2022 pg. 1 (EAN 9780545497602, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2022 (EAN 9780545497602, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2022 (EAN 9780545497619, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/24\/2022 (EAN 9780545497619, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2022 pg. 39 (EAN 9780545497619, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/15\/2022 (EAN 9780545497619, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2022 pg. 135 (EAN 9780545497619, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/02\/2022 pg. 1 (EAN 9780545497619, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2022 (EAN 9780545497619, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eSantat, Dan\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDan Santat is the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and illustrator of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal in 2015. 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