The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish

Whimsical and wonderful.

Savage presents a fanciful yet plausibly realistic portrayal of an intrepid group of scientists in search of a creature that "everyone talks about but no one has ever seen: the giant Arctic jellyfish." The jellyfish in question is fictional; however, the documentary-style narration and thoughtful attention to visual details make the exploration feel enticingly real. . . . Savage's strong command of color, light, and atmosphere shines. . . the giant Arctic jellyfish (depicted with two eyes and expressive body language) remains just out of sight until the story's very end, adding a gentle touch of humor and enhancing this imaginative celebration of curiosity.

Savage's ink and watercolor art is expertly composed to balance the dreamy wildness of the ocean with the clean orderliness of the ship. . . Viewers will enjoy finding the jellyfish in its various hiding spaces, and full spreads of the Arctic nighttime sky and its underwater counterpart highlight the vastness of a planet that is full of unknowable surprises.
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Debut author and illustrator Chloe Savage dives into the wonders of the Arctic in a delightful marine adventure featuring female scientist Dr. Morley. Savage pairs her narration with playful ink-and-watercolor illustrations that are so detailed that the reading experience can be as much of an exploration as Morley's search for the jellyfish. . . . The art, silky and fluid as a jellyfish, that graces the pages of this endearing picture book leverages perspective to emphasize the vastness of the Arctic as well as the depth of the chilly waters they are exploring. . . . One can't help but imagine being a member of this crew. Savage creates through text and art a grand adventure perfect for young explorers. The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish is an excellent picture book venture.
—Shelf Awareness

Readers will practically feel the cold as they look at images of icebergs and underwater scenes set in the frigid Arctic waters. . . a wonderful read-aloud.
—School Library Connection