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Portia has just moved to a new neighborhood with her mom. Adjusting to life without a father is hard. One night Portia goes into the woods behind her house and ... Show synopsis

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Reviews of Jellaby Alibris Community (Beta)

Overall customer rating: 4.041
Sidonie

Jellaby is cool

by Sidonie on Jul 24, 2010

This is a great book and sorry to hear that it's out of print. The art style is beautiful and the story is interesting, funny and touching. I highly recommend this book. More

G_Kapila
goodreads rating by Kapila on Jun 7, 2010

There's something about comic books that immediately sets my mind at ease - perhaps it's because my first memories of reading independently were, indeed, of reading comics (most memorably the Asterix series by Goscinny and Uderzo). The first thing I notice about the panel art in this book are the ... More

G_Gretchen
goodreads rating by Gretchen on May 2, 2010

I DIED OF CUTENESS. This book is like a Pixar movie. It's so cute and heartbreaking and engaging, and even though it is written for children, it doesn't speak down to them at all. Thoroughly enjoyable for adults, and certainly ends on a cliffhanger. Will definitely be reading more. More

G_Ashley
goodreads rating by Ashley on Apr 21, 2010

Ages: 9-12 Rating: 4/5 Plot: Portia is lonely and having a tough time at school, until she meets a big purple baby monster in the forest. She names her new friend Jellaby and promises to help him find his family. Assessment: This story touches on feelings of abandonment, as all three of the main ... More

G_Alisa
goodreads rating by Alisa on Apr 20, 2010

Maybe I'm becoming a fan of graphic novels. Loved every minute of this one. Wonderful characters, believable dialogue, intriguing story. Who knew you could fall in love with a purple monster. I'm eagerly looking forward to book two...this one left me hanging. More

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