The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom

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Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the second volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Secret tales of woe, hilarious new characters, and dangerous plans of sabotage will keep readers delighted and laughing until the thrilling climax. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators.

The Moon Queen has been poisonedbySOUP.

With few she can trust in her own royal court, she and First Cat will have to journey alone to find the antidote. If only LOZ 4000 were still with them . . . But our once-heroic toenail clipping robot is on the run, looking for new purpose in this vast universe.

Unbeknownst to our trio, secret forces are working against them. In a world of villainous cowboys, high-speed chases, and falling pianos, can our iconic trio find their way back to one another and save the Moon Queen before its too late And who would want to poison her Is Captain Babybeard, the adorable baby pirate, in this one

Praise for The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza

Ridicuously fun. Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man

Epic. Kirkus

"Infectious." Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Laugh-out-loud." School Library Journal (starred review)

* Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Selection * As Seen on the TODAY Show * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year * New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * An Indie Next List Selection *

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"This volume continues the nonstop madcap fun; returning readers will not be disappointed, and new ones will quickly become avid followers of the worlds first feline astronaut. Fans of unbridled, melodramatic tomfoolery will be over the moon." Kirkus Reviews "Fans will be thrilled to see their favorite characters back in action." School Library Journal PRAISE FOR FIRST CAT IN SPACE ATE PIZZA: "In full, vivid color, the loose cartoon style exudes an infectious glee, flawlessly matching Barnetts freewheeling, absurdist humor and plotting. Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Readers looking for the outer space high jinks and gentle humor of BrockingtonsCatstronautsand the imaginative and fantastical worldbuilding of AndrewssThis Was Our Pactneed look no further than this laugh-out-loud tale of the first cat in space." School Library Journal (starred review) "The surprisingly earnest themes of friendship and individual purpose combined with the absurd humor should resonate with this audience of readers." The Horn Book A hilarious graphic novel. New York Times "Ridiculously fun and brilliantly illustrated. Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants "Epic lunacy." Kirkus Reviews "Obvious work of creative joy. A definite winner in the age of Dog Man." Booklist "Barnett is cruising comfortably in his usual lane of quirky humor, and Harris matches the absurdity with cleverly composed illustrations that balance visual humor with narrative necessity. Kids who have graduated from Binky the Cat will be delighted to join another furball on intergalactic adventures." Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books PRAISE FOR A POLAR BEAR IN THE SNOW: Mesmerizing. Publishers Weekly (starred review) A winning must. Kirkus Reviews(starred review) Perfect. School Library Journal (starred review) Succinct . . . yet sophisticated Booklist (starred review) An understated, reflective, and loving portrayal that also serves as a celebration of wonder and wandering. Horn Book Magazine This is a frosty little whimsy with enough of an edge, between the hint at reality for the seals and the bears snarl at a human interloper, to be interesting, and Barnett deftly wields a tidy, P. D. Eastman-esque structure that immediately attracts listeners. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books PRAISE FOR TOP SECRET SMACKDOWN (MAC B., KID SPY #3): "Exciting action sneakily infused with points about the relationship between reality and story, delivered by a narrator who can claim with literal truth that he saved the day "on porpoise." Kirkus Reviews "This short chapter book, with a familiar graphic style from previous volumes, does not disappoint. Highly recommended for fans of the series, this title features more of the wacky humor they have come to expect." School Library Journal PRAISE FOR THE IMPOSSIBLE CRIME (MAC B., KID SPY #2): "Barnett opens his casebook again-this time to solve a classic locked-room mystery...Almost every page contains Lowery's illustrations, loosely drawn and garishly colored in green and orange, which give the whole affair a zany feel that is much enhanced by the narrative with its running gags. Kudos to a pint-size Poirot, pre-Mustache!" Booklist "Barnett's signature dry wit and snappy back-and-forths, particularly between the ingenuously sincere Mac and the standoffish Queen, keep the story steadily moving forward; a convoluted historical account of Colonel Blood's attempted robbery...Lowery's cartoony spot art, in black, green, and orange, provides additional historical and cultural information and frequently supports the narrative." The Horn Book "Barnett and Lowery team up again in this second outing of international espionage mystery with royal overtones... this is a nifty mystery for young readers and a worthy sequel to the first." Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR MAC UNDERCOVER (MAC B., KID SPY #1): "Barnett and Lowery bring the funny to the serious art of espionage in a perfect interplay of text and illustration...Barnett interweaves tidbits of global history fit for trivia lovers, while Lowery's comic-style images play a key role in the humor...Told with a sense of nostalgia for 1980s history and pop culture, the silliness and originality of this book will hook young readers." School Library Journal (starred review) "Barnett takes his readers on a fun-filled ride...Barnett's tone throughout the story is humorous, lighthearted, and a little glib, and the over-the-top story is sure to appeal to many readers...an enjoyable romp that will leave readers salivating for the sequel." Kirkus Reviews "[Barnett's] riotous series debut as an adult recalling a 1980s childhood caper...goofy, two-color pictures by Lowery (the Doodle Adventure series) ramp up the silliness of this adventure...which should snare even the most hesitant readers." Publishers Weekly "Barnett's knack for both quirky situational humor and heartfelt sentiment work in tandem to create a balanced-while still outrageous-early-chapter-book caper. Lowery's frequent cartoony black, yellow, and blue spot illustrations are integral to the narrative, providing clues to eagle-eyed readers and enhancing the humor." The Horn Book Barnett's series falls squarely in line with works from Jon Scieszka's and Dav Pilkey's oeuvres, offering kids another solid choice for what to read next." Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "Funny as a crumpet. (But truly, secretly a hundred times smarter.)" Jon Scieszka, author of Caldecott HonorThe Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Talesand theNew York Timesbestselling series Frank Einstein "With a perfectly absurd premise, dialogue that demands outlandish accents, and a plot that interweaves global history and complete silliness, Barnett royally nails it." Abby Hanlon, author of the Dory Fantasmagory series

Author Bio

Mac Barnett is the author of several picture books, including Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem , Guess Again! , and Oh No!: Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World . He also writes the Brixton Brothers series of mysteries. Mac is the founder of the Echo Park Time Travel Mart, a convenience store for time travelers, and serves on the board of 826LA, a nonprofit writing and tutoring center.