Supa Nova

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.