Timothy Top is a grade school kid going through a hard
time. His parents are constantly quarreling, and he's feeling like an outsider
among his classmates. His fascination with nature and superheroes makes for an
unusual combination that few of his peers can relate to. But when a crooked
businessman moves into the neighborhood with plans to “reinvent the local
park” into a concrete monstrosity devoid of nature and life, Timothy sets
out on a mission to save a famous tree from the bulldozers. Being just a kid, he
doesn't know how he'll be able to go about this, until one night he discovers
that he's been given the power of a magical green thumb that can heal and grow
plant life! He's a superhero! But will he be able to use this power to save the
park or the relationship between his parents?
A
simple tale but with many layers, this first volume supports respect for the
environment, as well as dealing with bullies, quarreling parents, and school
expectations. Future volumes tiptoe into other topics such as discrimination,
forgiveness, and commitment.
This was a cute & easy to read Graphic Novel. It showcased different angles of family life & the main character gained confidence in himself through the story. I enjoyed how Timothy grew to stand up for his beliefs and stayed resilient through tough times at home & at school. I liked how this story showed that it’s alright to be different & that you can stand up for the environment & things you care about. I also liked that it showed some insight into the “villain” that gave a different perspective to his motivations. Overall, a quick & enjoyable graphic novel for early or reluctant readers.
Reading updates
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5 March, 2019:
Finished reading
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5 March, 2019:
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