Supa Nova

Written and illustrated by Chanté Timothy

Book #1 in the Supa Nova series

A girl creates a plastic-eating monster that spirals out of control.

3.8 Goodreads · 139 ratings

160 pages· ~500L· AR ~3.3

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Bookroo's summary

Nova, a young scientist, discovers the world's plastic crisis and takes action in her secret lab. But when her invention, a plastic-eating monster, grows uncontrollably, she faces a new challenge. Can Nova stop the creature before it devours everything? Dive into this vibrant graphic novel where science meets adventure, and one girl's determination could save the planet.

From the publisher

A Booklist Top 10 Debut Graphic Novel for Youth 2025Winner of a Good Housekeeping 2025 Kids’ Book AwardVenture into Nova’s secret underground lab– and witness a gum monster come to life! A full-color, action-packed graphic novel about a young Black girl with a love for science and enough determination and confidence to fix the world.Nova is horrified when she learns about the world’s plastic problem and the trash islands floating in the ocean. Good thing she has a super-secret lab in her basement. No problem is too big for SUPA NOVA or for SCIENCE! But things go spectacularly awry when she creates a plastic-eating monster who won’t stop eating and GROWING! Will Supa Nova be able to save the day–and the planet?

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