DRAMA, POLITICS, COMEDY, FANTASY

Leroy and his friends in his swamp ecosystem navigate and survive growing up as frogs only to have their home threatened by human development. Leroy and his friends band together with the local protestors to stop the housing development and save their habitat. A scientific discovery helps aid their efforts and they are able to save their homeland.

EXCELLENT

THIRD PERSON

Authors Writing Style: GOOD

Characterization: GOOD

Commerciality: GOOD

Franchise Potential: GOOD

Pace: FAIR

Premise: EXCELLENT

Structure: FAIR

Theme: EXCELLENT

Indeed the Book Profile accurately showcases the narrative. The development pitch does have the phrase "Nobody is prepared for what ensures" and this seems more fitting to say "ensues." Otherwise the profile does a great job summarizing the plot and message of the story.

The army of frogs is comforting both in terms of their genuine friendship growing up and surviving the ecosystem but also as wildlife warriors in their dedication to not give up the fight to protect their swamp.

There almost seems to be two parts to the story in that half is the frogs growing up and half is the protest and learning how to prevent land development on the swamp. Either chosing which story to focus the message on or combining the narratives more cohesively might maximize the applicable messages to children. At present it has good lessons about growing up and teaches about the swamp animals but the crux is teaching children how to navigate local politics as climate activists. Given that children are curious how they can help a children rather than waiting to be adults to protest, it might be helpful to show how child characters can support climate activism or split the narratives.

THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS

The hook is that the swamp ecosystem has to band together in order to stop humans from developing their home. It shows the inner beauty of swamp and the necessity that children might not pickup on compared to the more charismatic ecosystems like jungles and the arctic in order to instill climate activism in viewers.

As an animated feature this could have a huge family audience given its clear message, likeable characters and easy to follow plot with key teaching features both about ecosystems and climate activism. It would be entertaining for home environments but also usable in classroom settings and for organizations looking to involve or educate children.

This might win non-media awards for its environmental message and possibly animation awards given its socially responsible message about civic engagement and how to respectfully debate climate politics.

MEDIUM BUDGET

HAPPY FEET, OVER THE HEDGE, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, WALL-E, ZOOTOPIA

The originality of the story is its showcase of the swamp ecosystem and how to be active in local politics about climate change. By integrating the coming of age alongside the pacing of the activism the narrative would feel more cohesive rather than like two parts.

Leroy is brave and a fair leader with a clear uncomplicated vision and a strength as community engagement but boosting moral. Hopper is less serious but loyal and dedicated and an overall good friend and neighbor.

This has the potential to be an engaging animated story for children with a thoughtful message. With a bit of restructuring this could be very marketable.

Film - Streaming, Film - Indie, Film - Studio

CONSIDER

The swamp ecosystem and group of frog friends are excellent conduits to teach larger lessons about growing up, supporting the community and learning how to navigate climate activism in an organized and mobile manner.