author: Jef Nys
name: Wayne
average rating: 1.00
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2018/06/10
date added: 2018/06/10
shelves: graphic-novels, childrens
review:
'Jeremy Vol. 1: Paradise Island' by Jef Nys is an English translation of the Flemish comic Jommeke. The comic was first published in the 1950s, so the title has either a dated or charming feel depending on how you feel.
Jeremy's friend Frankie has won a contest, thanks to Jeremy answering all the questions for him. The prize is an around the world cruise and Frankie can take 4 friends along. Of course, one is his pet dog, which they dress up like a girl. On the ship, the kids run into a nemesis who strands them on a desert island, but the kids end up making the best of things with their new friends, a group of chimpanzees willing to do labor and a chorus of parrots who sing to them every night.
The art and story remind me of a lot of the kids comics I grew up reading, like Donald Duck and Little Lulu. The art style is completely charming. The story has elements that feel a little outdated, but I expect that from something that is 60+ years old. It would be a fun read for younger readers with some discussion about why it's not okay for such a thing as girl's work and boy's work.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
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