Based on a concept by New York Times bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid
author Jeff Kinney comes Poptropica, a brand-new graphic-novel series by
Mitch Krpata and Kory Merritt that takes readers on an adventure beyond
the incredibly popular online role-playing world. In book two, The Lost
Expedition, Oliver, Mya, and Jorge continue their search for home, with
a few hilarious stops along the way. As the friends set sail for new
sights, they find the evil Octavian is still hot on their trail, and
he's determined to get his hands on their magical map. To make matters
worse, a mysterious organization is keen on expelling the three friends
from Poptropica. As the pals travel, they find that each island is
filled with its own unique brand of peril, and the mystery surrounding
the map and Poptropica itself begins to unfold. Will our trio be able to
once again outfox Octavian and discover the identity of this secret
society?
Presented in vivid full-color comic book illustrations, The Lost
Expedition is perfect for kids who love a sense of adventure while
learning about history in a fun way. Book one in the series, The
Mystery of the Map, received incredible praise. KirkusReviews said,
"Bright, animated colors and zippy cartoonlike action make for an easily
accessible first offering that provides just enough exposition to hook
young readers and keep them seeking out subsequent adventures. A peppily
paced adventure yarn sure to delight fans of the franchise, both old and
new." And Booklist raved, "Based on the online role-playing game
developed by the ever-popular Jeff Kinney, this new adventure comic
series gets off to a flying start . . . The lively art mirrors that on
the website, featuring bold, colorful panels and characters with giant
heads and expressive eyes. Fans of the online game will delight in
reading a story about one of Poptropica's many islands, and newcomers
will have no trouble falling into this adventure."
