The Deep!
By Lindsey Leigh
Middle grade illustrated nonfiction
Penguin Workshop, June 27, 2023; 96 pages
Series: Wild Life At…
Subrights Info
- Translation rights available via New Leaf
- UK/ANZ rights available via Penguin Random House
- Film/TV rights available via New Leaf
- Merchandising and commercial rights available via New Leaf
Did you know that there are animals that are completely transparent? That some tube worms live for 1,000 years? That the Pigbutt Worm is also known as the “Flying Buttocks”? Or that there is a type of sea cucumber that is nicknamed “the headless chicken monster?” These are just some of the scientific facts, presented comics-style, that kids will pore over again and again.
The Deep! is a rollicking survey of animals that live in the deepest part of the ocean created in an exciting graphic nonfiction format. The first-person commentary by the animals themselves cover a wealth of facts from the surface of the ocean to the darkest trenches. And the beautiful full-color illustrations bring them to life. From animal adaptations like bioluminescence and giant flashlight eyes to the habits and habitats of the Pram Bug and Dumbo Octopus, The Deep! will keep readers fully engaged with life at the bottom of the sea.
Reviews
“A buoyant undersea venture. Leigh draws her teeming wildlife in accurate detail.”
“A funny, fantastic ride.”
Awards and Accolades
- Kirkus Best Books of 2023 (middle grade)
- The Blueberry Honor Award 2023
- Texas Little Maverick Reading List 2024
- Panda Award 2026
This book might appeal to fans of Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs by Mike Lowry, Science Comics: Coral Reefs by Maris Wicks, and Down, Down, Down by Steve Jenkins.
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Author Bio
Lindsey Leigh is an illustrator and comic artist originally from Maryland. She has a BFA in illustration from Syracuse University as well as an MA in graphic design from the Maryland Institute College of Art. In between, she also interned at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in the entomology department, diligently illustrating beetles. Her work is inspired by mythology, folklore, and the natural world. Though her work ranges from the cozy and comforting to the unsettling and spooky, she aims to imbue even the scariest monster with a tender charm. She also has an encyclopedic knowledge of weird animal facts and a passionate love for snails and slugs. Her most recent books include Sick! and The Dark! She currently lives in Massachusetts. Visit Lindsey at http://www.lindseyleighart.com.
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