The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel by Santat, Dan

Dive in to this whimsically adventurous graphic novel from Caldecott Medalist and National Book Award Winner Dan Santat!

Ever 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.

To 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.

Author: Dan Santat
Publisher: Graphix
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.98w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9780545497619
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 515402 / Aquanaut


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 01/24/2022
Booklist 02/01/2022 pg. 39
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2022
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2022 pg. 135
School Library Journal 09/02/2022 pg. 1
BookPage 03/01/2022
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Dan Santat is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, which won the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal in 2015. He is also the creator of the acclaimed graphic novel The Aquanaut, and his graphic memoir, A First Time for Everything, 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.