by Jen
I admit it - before I got an advance copy of this graphic novel to review, I had never heard of Poptropica, the online RPG universe for kids ages 6-15 that TIME magazine called "an inventive megasite for kids with a wholesome and slightly educational bent." Considering it's been around since 2007, I'm feeling a little behind the times and can't wait to get my kids started playing!
The creative minds behind the Poptropica website are branching out into graphic novels, with this first volume due to be released on March 1. Poptropica: Mystery of the Map introduces readers to our heroes - Oliver, his sister Mya, and their friend Jorge - as well as the villain, Octavian, who unceremoniously dumps them off his hot air balloon onto an island filled with Vikings and Dodo birds. Hijinks commence, with enough action and intrigue to hook kids and make them want to come back for more (and enough history to entice parents to purchase future volumes).
If you're a geeky parent wanting to share your love of graphic novels with your kids, Poptropica is a great place to start! Preorder your copy on Amazon now, and then head over to the website to get your kids started exploring the more than forty islands in the Poptropica universe.
The creative minds behind the Poptropica website are branching out into graphic novels, with this first volume due to be released on March 1. Poptropica: Mystery of the Map introduces readers to our heroes - Oliver, his sister Mya, and their friend Jorge - as well as the villain, Octavian, who unceremoniously dumps them off his hot air balloon onto an island filled with Vikings and Dodo birds. Hijinks commence, with enough action and intrigue to hook kids and make them want to come back for more (and enough history to entice parents to purchase future volumes).
If you're a geeky parent wanting to share your love of graphic novels with your kids, Poptropica is a great place to start! Preorder your copy on Amazon now, and then head over to the website to get your kids started exploring the more than forty islands in the Poptropica universe.
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