Journey to Poo-topia (Poo Crew Adventures)

By Author / Illustrator

James Turner, Steve May

Genre

Comics & Graphic Novels

Age range(s)

Publisher

Red Shed

ISBN

9780008658786

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

01-08-2024

Synopsis

The hilarious new graphic novel series packed with facts - perfect for fans of A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You, Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators!

In an ordinary toilet, on an ordinary day, a small poo called Ploppy lands with a splash. Just an ordinary poo about to be flushed ... But Ploppy is anything but ordinary. He's a TALKING POO! And he's about to go on the mission of a lifetime ...

Join Ploppy and his fearless guide, Professor Poo, as they boldly venture into the Secret Intestines of the Universe to discover answers to the most important Digestion Questions ... Why do we chew? Why do we fart? Why do cows have so many stomachs? And ... what will happen to Ploppy AFTER he's been flushed?!

If you've ever used the toilet, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! 'Fart-out-loud hilarious ... I loved every disgusting second of it!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny Vs Monkey

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Reviews

I made the mistake of thinking Journey to Poo-topia (Poo Crew Adventures) was a graphic novel, i.e. a comic strip story. I now know to catalogue, shelve and recommend it as non-fiction, related to human anatomy, digestion and even technology. In a wacky but accurate way, it will enlarge children’s understanding of an otherwise rather 'icky', sometimes shunned, subject; one which nonetheless is of real interest.

I have no doubt this book will find enthusiastic readers, even if it does provoke some sniggering. And, were it to be used for teaching the digestive system, I can see Science becoming instantly more popular. By the closing pages, we've learnt how different foods are transformed by chemical and mechanical means in the human body (mostly - with brief note of animal, plant and fungal digestives processes). We've also seen the inner workings of the toilet from earliest times and the sewerage system.

All facts (barring the useful but 'boring' glossary) are served with a good dollop of humour. And there's even a 'draw your own Professor Poo and Ploppy' bonus bit at the end.

160 pages / Reviewed by Jane Rew, school librarian