Have you heard about Captain Polo, the eco-conscious polar bear that travels around the world and talks about climate change? Don't miss his latest trip in The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in Brazil, the fifth installment in the graphic novel series by award-winning author and conservation biologist Alan J. Hesse. Enter to win a five-book set of The Adventures of Captain Polo series!
My Review:
Loaded with wacky characters, action-packed pictures and real-life knowledge, The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in Brazil crafts an engaging, entertaining and educational tale that teaches about climate science, environmental protection challenges arising from myopic, irresponsible human action, and feasible solutions that everyone may become a part of.
In order to track down oil tycoon Tex Greedyman and stop him from destroying the Amazon, the world's most biodiverse tropical forest, Captain Polo changes course and ventures into Brazil. Alongside his nonverbal sidekick Penguin, folks from indigenous tribes and environmental organizations, our beloved polar bear continues his fearless mission to make humans aware of their mistakes and to save our planet before it's too late.
Through comical expressions, dramatic plot twists, and characters with distinct traits, the novel brilliantly immerses young readers in an exhilarating and amusing adventure infused with facts and insights. By following Captain Polo around, they learn about the language, culture and natural landscape of Brazil, including local plants and animals. Meanwhile, they are alerted to real threats to the biodiversity and sustainability of the Amazon ecosystem, such as deforestation caused by agribusiness and illegal logging, and emission of greenhouse gases in relation to fossil fuels and cattle farming. But the story doesn't end with simply exposing the problems. It further explores effective and executable solutions, leaving us with hope for helping improve the environment.
A unique educational feature of the book is the "Captain Polo's Climate Change Classroom" located in the back matter, where readers get more details and explanations about the words highlighted in blue in the main text. The illustrated glossary encourages curious minds to dig deeper into their interested topics while achieving a thorough understanding of what happens in the story. Moreover, this section is followed by "Captain Polo's Top 10 Climate Actions", which suggest what we can do in our daily lives to support conservation and environmental protection.
Informative and imaginative, The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in Brazil makes a notable addition to the humorous, meaningful series. It'd sure delight budding globetrotters, nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and environmental activists.
About the Book:
Ages: 8–13 | 61 Pages
Publisher: Alan J. Hesse (2025) | ISBN: 978-9942489579
Adventure. Comedy. Climate change. A race across Brazil that could change everything. When Captain Polo, the world’s most determined polar bear, continues his journey south from the open-ended mid-Atlantic finale of Pole to Pole, Antarctica finally seems within reach—until ruthless oil tycoon Tex Greedyman sets a dangerous plan in motion to exploit the Amazon. Polo and his ever-practical sidekick Penguin are pulled into a race against destruction that sweeps them across one of the most dynamic countries on Earth—from shark-filled waters and electric-eel rivers to burning forests and vast southern ranchlands. Blending humor, high-stakes adventure, and real environmental science, Polo in Brazil brings big global challenges—deforestation, fossil fuels, Indigenous rights, and climate action—to life in a vivid, page-turning story.
Purchase links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop.org
About the Author:
Alan J. Hesse is an award-winning author-illustrator who merges professional expertise in nature conservation with storytelling and artistic skills. Alan’s 30-year career in conservation and status as a UN Champion for Climate Education gives him a unique edge as an author of children’s books with an environmental focus that is both engaging and educational. He is the author of 11 children’s books, most of them graphic novels, that have been compared to the legendary Tintin collection.
To learn more, visit captainpoloacademy.com.
One lucky Grand Prize winner will receive a complete set of The Adventures of Captain Polo series!
Five additional winners will each receive a paperback copy of The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in Brazil!
Giveaway ends 7/11. Open to US 18+ only. Please click on the image below to submit your entries. Good luck!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Alan J. Hesse in partnership with The Children's Book Review. All views and opinions expressed are my own. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.
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