Description Share Post The Gumdrops: Quest for Bravery Elissa Elwick (Little Tiger) The Gumdrops (Hope, Bubbles, Sparky and Rainbow) are always ready for a challenge. A little girl has written to them as guardians of a magic land. They often get letters, however, this one might be difficult. She has asked for their help with finding an imaginary friend. There is a strong interactive element to the story as the reader is brought on an adventure with the Gumdrops to fulfil their quest. Furthermore, readers are asked for their active participation in the story. All of the qualities the Gumdrops are seeking have been found, except that of bravery. What’s more, suspense builds throughout the story as obstacles are thrown in the way of the four friends’ quest. The illustrations are colourful, fun and engaging and joyfully expressive. Readers will happily get behind the efforts of the Gumdrops. Moreover, there is also the welcome arrival of Evilee, as the ‘villain’ of the piece. She cannot stand being told she is cute and tries to thwart the Gumdrops at every turn on their quest. Further, for those of us who love maps in books, there is a highly colourful one included which depicts all the stages of the Gumdrops journey of discovery. Therefore, Bookwagon heartily welcomes the arrival of The Gumdrops as a charming and fun graphic novel for younger readers.
