Mystery of the Map

***A New York Times* bestseller based on a concept by Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney, *Mystery of the Map* is the first book in Poptropica, a graphic novel adventure series by Jack Chabert and Kory Merritt.** Oliver, Mya, and Jorge take a ride in a hot-air balloon, only to crash-land on an unknown island filled with extinct animals and a horde of angry Vikings. Welcome to Poptropica, an uncharted group of islands whose existence is hidden from the rest of the world. As the three friends embark on a perilous search for a way home, they quickly discover the shocking reason they were brought there-something that threatens the very existence of Poptropica and their ability to ever make it off the island! **"Mystery, action, and big laughs . . . this book's got it all." -Jeff Kinney** **"Bright, animated colors and zippy cartoonlike action make for an easily accessible first offering that provides just enough exposition to hook young readers and keep them seeking out subsequent adventures. A peppily paced adventure yarn sure to delight fans of the franchise, both old and new." -*Kirkus Reviews***