The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel Book Review written by Dan Santat
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Written and Illustrated by Dan Santat Published by Graphix in 2022 ISBN: 978-0545497602 Plot Summary: The book begins with a ship sinking and someone's brother dies. 4 different sea animals which are a octopus, hermit crab, blanket octopus, and a sea turtle take the diving suit of the man and convert it so that they can start walking on land. They end up finding aqualand by reading the man's journal whose name is Michael. Aqualand is the man's aquarium land kind of like sea world. The animals steer the diving suit and meet the man's daughter named Sophia. They go on a series of adventures and hijinks before they are able to return to the sea. They help the marine creatures that are in aqualand escape as well. The story shows that with a little ingenuity and luck, anyone can accomplish anything they set their minds to. Critical Analysis: This book was very silly but was perfect for the reader who just wants to be entertained by a series of escapades and fun adventures