Our Children’s Book of the Month for November 2022 is The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish written and illustrated by Chloe Savage.
A moving tale of grit, endurance and self-belief to inspire young explorers and dreamers.
Dr Morley is about to embark on a quest to the northernmost tip of the world, to discover a creature that everyone talks about but nobody has ever seen: The Giant Arctic Jellyfish. After years of research and hard graft, she gathers together a highly trained crew and a boat full of specialist equipment, and sets sail for the vast icy scapes of the Arctic. Will she find what she is searching for? Or will it find her?
From debut author-illustrator Chloe Savage comes a beautifully detailed adventure into the unknown, sure to captivate the imagination of young explorers.
A perfect story for budding young adventurers and animal lovers, and anybody who is hoping to achieve what may seem like an almost impossible dream, but never wants to give up.
A visually captivating debut picture book set against a backdrop of breathtaking Arctic landscapes and adorned with narwhals, orca, beluga whales and more.
Fans of William Grill’s Shackleton’s Journey and David Attenborough’s series’ about the natural world will be blown away by Chloe’s beautiful, expressive picture book about exploring and discovering.
Chloe Savage was born and raised in Stevenage. She has a First Class BA Honours in TV and Film Set Design from Cardiff and an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from The Cambridge School of Art. She has worked for a number of years in opera, film and television. While doodling on call sheets Chloe found her way to her great love of illustration and storytelling. Chloe is a great lover of food and the seaside, she currently lives in Hitchin with her husband and has never been happier. Find her on Instagram as @chloe.the.savage.
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish by Chloe Savage is available now for £12.99