Book Reviews - The Adventures of Jasper

With a graphic European style reminiscent of Tintin, Australia-born Glen Lovett of Sooke has self-published Lost in Skookum Valley, aimed for girls aged 7 to 13.
The hero is a Siberian Husky (because Lovett has four of them) and the action evolves from an avalanche in the B.C. mountains that separates Ruby from her pup named Jasper. Mushing her dogsled team, Ruby must save Jasper from a major wildlife smuggling operation which she helps to courageously foil. Lovett worked from many years on animation storyboards from major film companies including Disney, Warner Brothers and Hanna Barbera. It's a very well done book!

BC Bookworld

This is a truly Canadian comic book creation, set in the snow-capped mountains, complete with Mounties, bears, dog-sleds, wolves and an engaging little Husky hero called Jasper. But even more than that, it takes place in the great tradition of narrative comics for young readers such as the Adventures of Tintin and Asterix. Vivid graphics, a fast-paced story line complete with bad guys and good guys and a brave and resourceful female character at its heart all make this the kind of book that younger readers will really enjoy. (So will those of us who were reared on Snowy and Captain Haddock and Obelix and Getafix). The underlying message of respect for nature and wildlife is timely and the whole story is delivered with humour and great artistic skill.

Charles Peacock, Head of School, Christ Church Cathedral School, Victoria BC.

The Adventures of Jasper, Lost in Skookum Valley is inspiring, full of suspense and excitement. The unfolding mystery kept my suspense to the last word. Every page opens with imaginative, bright illustrations. It is a fantastic story.

Chloe, aged 12. Australia

I like this story because it is very adventurous, with great characters, and lots of excitement. I really enjoyed the story because it was about dogs and Canada and snow. I also thought that Ruby is wonderful as the heroine.

Sofia, aged 9. Australia

We really enjoyed the book and are looking forward to Jasper’s further adventures! Our daughter presented the second copy to our school’s library today. The librarian, Mr. Jacobs, has already started reading it, and he was very enthusiastic.

Beth PA USA

I really like everything, especially the mountain backgrounds, and how you get so much detail and expression with such an economy of line.

Selby BC Canada