Jurassic Jeff: Race to Warp Speed (Jurassic Jeff Book 2):

Jurassic Jeff #2

by Royden Lepp

Jeff the alien is ready to take his dino-friends on a quest to find their missing family. . .that is if he can remember where he put his warp drive first. Embark on a hilarious adventure filled with zany lizard adversaries, and the heartwarming strength of friendship in this must-read Middle Grade graphic novel. Perfect for fans of Cat Kid Comic Club .

Having just made his first friend, Hungry, the T-rex, Jeff wants to make a good impression and that means helping out, right? Like maybe helping Hungry find his missing family. (At least, that is what Jeff thinks they are supposed to do? ...He's still very new to this friend thing.)

Jeff decides to fix his ship so they can fly around for their search but first they'll need to find his lost warp drive! Too bad a rival group of flying reptiles wants to use the it for themselves! Dive into this dino-dilemma and find out if Jeff can save the day and be a good friend!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Childrens

224 pages, Library Binding

Published May 28, 2024

Reviews

[Eliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Random House Graphic for letting me read an ARC of this book through NetGalley!

Jurassic Jeff: Race to Warp Speed
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (4/5) or 8.57/10 overall

Characters - 8
The characters in this book are simple but fun and engaging. Each character is recognizable and has certain character traits and motivations that help to create the silly atmosphere throughout the story.

Atmosphere - 9
The atmosphere is mostly established through the setting, which feels whimsical and vast. The landscapes and background help to cement where the characters stand in their situation well.

Writing - 9
The comedic timing in this book is everything. The whit and quips that the characters give really help to make this book work for me. This is heightened by certain moments where the group gets really dramatic about little things.

Plot - 8
The plot was nothing crazy but it picked up well from where the last one left off and had many inventive elements throughout. The story wasn't predictable, but it wasn't super complex either.

Intrigue - 9
I was intrigued from the start. After learning that Jurassic Jeff was getting a sequel, I knew I had to read it. The original had so much heart and humor, and Race to Warp Speed did not disappoint. While this book didn't follow up the first in the way I expected, it was still a worthwhile, entertaining read.

Logic - 8
Ignoring the fact that this book follows a group of dinosaurs, a dragonfly, an alien, and a fish with legs, it was quite logical. Considering the setting and comedic atmosphere, nothing in the book seemed unreasonable or illogical.

Enjoyment - 9
I enjoyed this book from start to finish. I'm looking forward to the inevitable third book, since this book does end on a bit of a cliffhanger. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy read featuring dinosaurs, aliens, and a whole lot of laughs. :)

[Stacey Adams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jeff crashes into a planet and loses his warp drive. With his friends he tries to find it and he makes enemies of those who want the warp drive for themselves. When he finds the warp drive he can help his friend Hungry to find his family. This book has humor and friendly teasing and fun. Prehistoric animals, a spaceman, a starving angry pet are involved. Two friends realize their short arms don't have to stop them from doing heroic things...they just have to use their brains.

[Ellon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars (I liked it)

This wasn't as good as the first one but there were definitely still some funny moments. The German thing went on for a bit too long though. It seems like this book leaves things open for another installment but I'm honestly not sure I really care enough about the characters/plot to keep reading this series.

[Shari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious graphic novel with aliens and dinosaurs! It is genuinely funny with a great friendship story as well. I loved that after Hungry messed things up and Jeff got so mad at him, he ended up saving the day and his tiny arms came in handy. This is the best kind of chaos comic, IMHO.

[Kay S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really do enjoy reading this series. It's funny, has cute messages, easy to follow... I love how silly the recap was at the beginning! It's bright and colourful and has great dinosaur representation. Spinosaurus for the win!

It's a cute and fun brain-off comic.

[blueygurl2016 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn’t like this one as much as the first one. I was kinda confused by the point of this book. And whatever happened to finding Hungry’s parents at the end? The end was really weird.

[T.P. Jagger · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is loaded with humor through both the text and the illustrations. I don't know how many Jurassic Jeff books are slotted for this series, but however many Royden Lepp writes, I'll read them!

[Vincent Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book with lots of jokes and i just loved trevor (the fish with legs) and the mega fish. I can't wait to read the 3rd book!

[Taylor Esposito · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really hope this series continues, I love it!

[Rachel Feeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Translation jokes. Potty jokes. Existentialism. A fish with legs.

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[Ag · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an entertaining and wild ride of a graphic novel this was!
Perfect for younger readers, middle-grade-aged kids will be glued to the pages and giggling as they fly through the story – this is how I feel about this book. Books like this one are the ones that in the long run turn reluctant readers into avid readers. You give them something weird, funny, and action-filled, and they learn that reading is fun. And this is exactly what this book does. It is silly, it is laugh-inducing, and it is so, so entertaining.
Also, the drawings are great and fun!

[D.T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as good as the first book! I loved the humor and the characters here. I still think Jeff needs to value the dino friends more; he's a terrible friend.

But you see he has made some progress toward the end. And the ending opens the series up for more adventures. so, jeff's not the only alien around now, huh?

I also enjoyed the callbacks and foreshadowing expertly woven into this.

So much fun! I'll definitely keep reading this series. :D

Book 1: here

[Nick Salenga · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book on Jeff knows to help fix his ship so they can search Hungry’s family is missing but first they will need to find his lost warp drive so too bad rival group of flying reptiles wants to use warp drive for themselves.

[Zach Myers · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty fun

Read to my son. Age 5. He seemed to like it. Bla bla bla none more words needed to complete this review.

[Andréa]

Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.