Reviews

Leo Geo and His Miraculous Journey Through the Center of the Earth by Jon Chad

amyjoy's review

3.0

This is a super quick read, and it's cute for kids 7-11 (or so). The format is really unique (long & narrow, read from top to bottom), and I think kids would really like it, but I mostly thought it was awkward. There's a lot of great information here, and I would definitely use this in a 4th or 5th grade unit on the layers of the earth, and it could be a good exercise in fact vs fiction. However, as an adult reading this, there is no real plot or sense of urgency or desperation; it kind of reminded me of the "plot" of Where's Waldo's adventures. I'm not sure this is something that would bother the target audience, though.

geese82's review

4.0

A quick read, an adventure to the center of the earth, eventhough it is not really Geology 101… great sequential art and hard to put down.

akmargie's review

4.0

Love Leo Geo! A fun blend of facts and fantasy of journeying to the center of the Earth. Also love the design of the book, very clever concept that was very well done, art and text. Great read for boys that are into science and science-fiction.

kaycerface's review

5.0

"Luck? Magic? No, thanks! All I need is good, sound science!"

smlunden's review

3.0

Very informative.

n8duke's review

5.0

A truly amazing book. Love it. So much.

pussreboots's review

5.0

Recommended by my son.

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lisamquinn's review

3.0

I think the STEM kids will really like this one.. It's a combination of facts and adventure. "He had a sticker on his backpack that said, "Geology rocks....'"

amdame1's review

3.0

The unusual shape of this graphic novel will appeal to some readers, however, it makes it difficult to shelve. In addition, the story of Leo's trip to the center of the universe is a mixture of fact and fantasy which will likely confuse less savvy readers. It could also benefit from some color as it looks like blank coloring book pages otherwise.

beecheralyson's review

4.0

I am so not sure how to classify this book...part graphic novel, part nonfiction, part creative fiction, part fantasy. Leo head to the center of the earth and back out again. This book works in several directions. A fun read.