Max and Chaffy: Welcome to Animal Island! (from the million-selling Jamie Smart, Illustrator of the Year)
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Biographical note
Jamie Smart studied art at college for four years, but it was just an excuse to practise drawing animals with boggly-eyes. His comic Fish-Head Steve was the first comic to be shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Jamie has illustrated comics for The Sunday Times, the Dandy and the Beano. His well-loved Bunny vs Monkey and Looshkin stories are regularly published in The Phoenix comic, and as bestselling graphic novels. Jamie is also the creator of the Max and Chaffy comic series for younger readers, and the illustrated middle-grade Flember series. He was shortlisted for the British Book Awards & The Week Junior Book Awards 2023, and the Books Are My Bag Awards 2022.The hugely entertaining and bestselling Smart . . . has here made a graphic novel for children who are just starting to read independently, meaning kids aged 5 and 6 can enjoy his zany wit and charm, too
The Bookseller, One to Watch
Engaging, funny and charming ... a delightful young graphic novel - the first in a series that will no doubt be much loved, as with everything Jamie Smart creates
BookTrust
The illustrations are the epitome of cute ... This is a series which will be absolutely snapped up by parents and teachers everywhere and will most definitely get kids hooked on reading!
LoveReading4Kids Book of the Month
One of the best children's comics of all time
Starburst Magazine, praise for Jamie Smart
The funniest thing around
Comicon, praise for Jamie Smart
Jamie Smart is a comics genius!
Philip Reeve
Open friendly illustration and simple charming cast . . . delightful . . . younger readers will love Max & Chaffy
The Slings & Arrows Graphic Novel Guide