'How to Spot a Sasquatch' by J. Torres with art by Aurelie Grand is a story about a young boy obsessed with finding an elusive creature, and the elusive creature that wants to avoid being found.

A group of Junior Rangers is on a camping trip, and Jay is determined to get a photo of Bigfoot. His friends make fun of him for it, but Jay may be on to something. Nearby, a sasquatch named Sass, gathers her animal friends to help her remain hidden, and play tricks on Jay. When the Junior Rangers leave their campfire unattended, the animals come to put it out. When Jay leaves his camera on a tripod unattended, Sass can't help but play with it and accidentally take a picture. When Jay is in real trouble, Sass decides to do the unthinkable.

I really liked this graphic novel with it's sweet story and illustrations. Sass and Jay seem destined to be friends (and hopefully have further adventures). This would be a fun one for young readers.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Owlkids Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

Children will love this well written and illustrated graphic novel with it's parallel storylines. They will be routing for Jay the Junior Ranger to actually meet the Sasquatch.
I look forward to more from J. Torres.

So incredibly adorable. This was exactly what I needed to break my blues with it's hilarious character and absurd plot.

How to Spot a Sasquatch is about a young camper, Jay, who is determined to prove that Sasquatches are real. While out in the woods, he endures the ridicule of fellow campers to prove that Sasquatches do exist! He brings snacks to lure one in, and has his camera ready. If he's lucky and a Sasquatch does come along, he's ready to snap a photo and prove to the world that he's right.

This story is wonderful, and shows how adamant children can be when it comes to achieving their goals. It's the perfect graphic novel for children, and readers of any age, to read in the summer, as it perfectly captures the spirit of a wild summertime adventure. It's full of friendships, adorable forest critters, and of course, the elusive Sasquatch.

Thank you to the publisher for a free e-copy of this book via Net Galley.

First, I must thank Netgalley for this advanced digital copy. I am always a fan of Bigfoot/Sasquatch and I grew up thinking that one lived in the forest of my local National Park so this book was awesomeness! The story follows a group of young campers on a weekend camp out. One of the Junior Rangers is Jay and he is out to get that photo of the Sasquatch. I don't want to go more into the book as not to spoil it but the story line is fun and adventurous. I would recommend this to everyone of all ages and OMG the illustrations are cute and Sassy!

How to Spot a Sasquatch is a fun graphic novel about a group of kids out camping. One of them is determined to get a photo of Bigfoot but no one else in the group believes Bigfoot exists. Meanwhile a young sasquatch is keeping her eye on them and enlisting her forest friends to play jokes on them. This is a cute book and would be appropriate for elementary schoolers.

As kids go out for a camping trip, Jay wants to see a Sasquatch. While the other kids make fun of him or roll their eyes at him for thinking they're real, Sass a Sasquatch watches the group and plays tricks on them from afar. A series of events eventually brings Sass and Jay together, but can Jay tell others about Sass? And what should Sass tell her parents?

How to Spot a Sasquatch is a fun graphic novel with great illustrations and humor throughout the story. Kids will enjoy it!

This was a fun story for the age range. The graphics were engaging and fit the text. I mean who doesn't love an adventure involving a Sasquatch?

How to Spot a Sasquatch, written by J. Torres and illustrated by Aurélie Grand, is a children's graphic novel currently scheduled for release on May 15 2018. On a camping trip with the Junior Rangers, Jay feels like the odd one out. He’s determined to get a photo of Bigfoot—but none of his friends believe Bigfoot exists. But if there’s no such thing as Bigfoot, why is there a giant footprint? And who is stealing all the snacks? Meanwhile, Sass the Sasquatch and her curious forest friends are playing practical jokes on the campers. On the last day of camp, disaster strikes when Jay falls into a rushing river. Sass comes out of the woodwork—despite her parents’ warnings to stay away from humans!—just in time to save his life. Soon after, Jay and Sass become fast friends, proving that nothing is impossible when it comes to friendship.

How to Spot a Sasquatch is told in short chapters and it for a younger audience, I think, that Bigfoot Boy and other things I have read by Torres. The story is cute, playful, and deals with the struggles many of us have in finding our place and fitting in. I liked the message of doing your own thing, and doing the right thing, rather than worrying about what others think of you that comes out by the end of the story. I found some of the characters to be a little flat- however the art style and constant action will keep readers flowing with the story. I thought the art style was fun and playful, with humor and context clue for the larger story peppered through each page. I thought Sass was the best part of the story, and her print leaving in the start of the story is really what endeared her to me, and that fun part of her personality stayed with me through the book.

How to Spot a Sasquatch is a graphic novel from an author whose work I have enjoyed in the past. While this story is still good, it just did not hold up to my expectations. It is still enjoyable, and I think it will appeal to many, but it just did not wow me.

A boy at camp wants to find a Sasquatch but his friends don't believe they exist; meanwhile, a young Sasquatch loves observing the kids at camp. Great "transitional" graphic novel for early-elementary readers.

How to Spot a Sasquatch by J. Torres

Illustrated by: Aurélie Grand

Publisher: Owlkids Books

ISBN: 9781771472777

Publish Date: May 15, 2018



  Thanks to NetGalley and publisher Owlkids Books for the ebook ARC of How to Spot a Sasquatch by J. Torres and illustrator Aurélie Grand.

  This book was a super fun read! I admit I was supposed to read this with my two boys, but I couldn’t wait! Haha. In the story we follow Jay, who is determined to get a photo of Sasquatch! Despite what the other campers say, Jay is going to get that photo!

   It’s a super fun read and I’m sure it will do great for early readers who are just getting into chapter books. The illustrations are cute and story line is even better. As a mom of boys I would definitely purchase!

  I have been a fan of J. Torres for some time now. Alison Dare is one of my all time favorite comics! He has also written some Yo Gabba Gabba,  and Batman Strikes. The list goes on and on!

It’s a great graphic novel for your little explores!



-Angie

Jay is determined to find a Sasquatch on his camping trip even though his fellow campers and leader tell him there's no such thing. While the others may be skeptical, Jay is certain someone is out there.
Sass the Sasquatch and her friends keep their eye on the campers, pilfering their snacks and playing tricks. But when Jay falls into the river, Sass can't just stand back and watch anymore.

This is a fun story about friendship. Kids will enjoy the camping adventure, Jay's determination, and Sass's playfulness. This is a good graphic novel for children who are just getting started with graphic novels--not too long or too wordy.

I read a copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

3.5 stars.

Cute book about a somewhat unlikely friendship between a boy who doesn't quite fit in and a sasquatch who is interested in humans. I'd recommend it for roughly middle of elementary school ages, especially; language use isn't too complicated, and the story is straightforward. The illustration style was a good match for the text.

This is cute. I like how it is about two different "people" coming together and being friends against all odds. I think it could be good for children of all ages and even adults. I'm an adult who love children books, even picture books and I think we should never outgrow that love. I also liked the artwork.

There are quite a few books coming out around the same time about Big Foot or sasquatches and that can be problematic. I think that might be part of the problem for this book. While it is funny and entertaining it isn't as great as some of the similar books coming at the same time. That being said, I think there will be children who are engaged by the graphic novel style and silly story.

My seven year old loved it! Simple graphic novel with some humor. Great for early readers.

This book wasn’t my thing. It was a cute enough idea, but I didn’t like the execution of it. If you like graphic novels, it may appeal more to you.

This is a fun graphic novel for late primary, early junior readers. Jay is positive that Sasquatch is real and he is hoping to get a picture of him/her on this camping trip. No one believes him, but there is so much evidence. I loved the print he found and what it turned out to be. So much whimsy in this cute story. Every time Jay finds a clue, there could be inference or prediction skills brought into play. The illustrations were adorable. I loved how the Sasquatch is portrayed, you could actually bring the idea of adoption in with this story as well. A fun story for kids. A great addition to a family, school, class or public library.

This book was really good. Fans of J. Torres will be pleased with another great story, and the art is wonderful as well. The book is full of whimsy, and imagination. This book is probably intended for readers who starting to get into chapter books, and it is definitely very good for this age group. People of any age can definitely enjoy this book though. Children can probably learn and develop their inferring and questioning skills while reading this book. It will draw them in and hold their attention to the end.