The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirates Revenge: A Graphic Novel

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In the fourth installment of Mac Barnett and Shawn HarrissNew York Times-bestselling series our heroesFirst Cat, LOZ 4000, and the Moon Queen encounter Captain Babybeard and his crew of swashbuckling pirates.

After Captain Babybeard steals a treasure map from the Queen of the Moon, the notorious pirate sees nothing but piles of gold in his future. But a mutiny, led by his first mate, the Martian Pirate James Plantain, leaves Babybeard marooned on a deserted island. Betrayed by his crew, the little captain seeks an unlikely alliance...

Will Captain Babybeard get revenge Will First Cat, the Moon Queen, and LOZ 4000 recover their treasure map Or will the moon fall into the hands of a nefarious banana

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"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 "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 A hilarious graphic novel. New York Times "Ridiculously fun and brilliantly illustrated. Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants "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 "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 "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) "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

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.