Capture creatures

Spunky Tamzen is living on the mainland with her scientist father, who is helping to repopulate a remote island with its native species. She bedevils Teddy, one of the rangers, and befriends nerdy Jory, an intern for the scientists. When Tamzen and Jory go exploring, they come across an unfamiliar animal. With Teddy tagging along, they try to return it to its home on the nearby island; but as their attempts continue, they come across even more creatures that they try to protect, making the journey more challenging. The occasionally choppy dialogue, filled with silly one-liners, and the sometimes confounding transitions between panels (particularly when more creatures are introduced) can make the story a bit hard to follow, but, despite those flaws, the colorful cartoon illustrations may resonate with fans of Steven Universe or with middle-grade readers who are already fans of similar series in the publisher's line-up. This is a natural fit for kids who love the brand of frenetic humor found in Cartoon Network's animated shows.--Suzanne Temple Copyright 2018 Booklist