  | Supa Nova Author: Timothy, Chante | |
| Price: $16.79 | ||
Summary:
Nova is horrified when she learns about the world's plastic problem and the trash islands floating in the ocean. Good thing she has a super-secret lab in her basement. No problem is too big for SUPA NOVA or for SCIENCE! But things go spectacularly awry when she creates a plastic-eating monster who won't stop eating and GROWING! Will Supa Nova be able to save the day--and the planet? In graphic novel format.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (10/01/25)
School Library Journal (05/01/25)
Booklist (00/05/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Other - 04/14/2025 In this energetic graphic novel series launch, a solo debut, Timothy (Beyoutiful) offers timely messaging about sustainability and environmental preservation. Young science prodigy Nova, rendered with brown skin, intends to eradicate plastic waste. Inspired by microorganisms in nature that consume plastic, Nova takes to her underground basement lab to conduct experiments. Using mushrooms, worms, lemon juice, a "few other special ingredients," and her older sister’s chewed bubblegum, Nova develops Chomp, a pink, jellylike creature that eats plastic. But when Chomp begins devouring more than plastic and starts to double in size, Nova must enlist her sister and their scientist parents to her creation from gobbling up the world. Intelligent, confident, and capable Nova-along with her supportive family and their gentle ribbing-model healthy attitudes around creativity, curiosity, and accountability. Though Nova’s experiments often rely on fantastical sensibilities, a closing section detailing "the real science behind the story" grounds the featured antics, while bright and kinetic artwork contribute to the novel’s cheerful atmosphere. Ages 7-10. (June) - Copyright 2025
School Library Journal - 05/01/2025 Gr 3–6—Nova, or Supa Nova to some, is a science-loving tween who sports adorable double puffs and lab coat. Nova has scientist parents, an older (irritating) sister, and a secret lab in her house. After watching a news report about plastic islands, Nova is inspired to create a plastic-eating creature, Chomp, from her sister's used chewing gum. Chomp has a sweet disposition at first but quickly grows to ginormous proportions, with an appetite to match, and becomes uncontrollable. Nova invents a solution but realizes the situation is beyond her control and calls in her sister, Cass, to help. With the help of Cass, a Supa Novatron, and her newly invented shrink ray spray, Nova springs to make things right. Mixing panels, full-page spreads, speech bubbles, and superhero-inspired sound effects, this dynamic graphic novel is compelling and fun with loads of science mixed in for STEM enthusiasts. Family dynamics shine with supportive parents who correct without scolding and a developing appreciation between siblings. Readers will love Nova's ingenuity and her scientific missteps that lead to more than one sticky situation. Back matter goes into further detail about plastic islands and real-life solutions along with a how-to guide on drawing Nova and Chomp. VERDICT A wonderful STEM-themed addition for all tween shelves. Readers will love Nova and look forward to sequels.—Melisa Bailey - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
