(4) 4-6 Galactic Hot Dogs series. Illustrated by Rachel Maguire & Nichole Kelley. Cosmoe, Princess Dagger, and Humphree return for a third installment. Kidnapped by evil pirate Rani, Cosmoe must escape and save the galaxy--but without Humphree's help. High jinks ensue, and Cosmoe learns that no villain is pure evil. Frenetic sci-fi action meets a Wimpy Kid format, with plentiful illustrations that add to the humor.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(4) 4-6 Galactic Hot Dogs series. Illustrated by Rachel Maguire & Nichole Kelley. Cosmoe the Earth-Boy and his Galactic Hot Dogs business partners are trying to enjoy a trip to Crostini's Cosmic Carnival and Wonder Circus. But the event becomes an intergalactic battle when Crostini's evil circus monsters attack and it's up to Cosmoe to save the day. Energy-packed comics-style art advances the action in this second hilarious but frenetic installment.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey

(4) 4-6 Galactic Hot Dogs series. Illustrated by Rachel Maguire & Nichole Kelley. Earth-boy Cosmoe navigates his hot-dog space ship--the Neon Wiener--through high-energy episodes, including an Intergalactic Food Truck Cook-Off and a videogame apocalypse. Ultimately, Cosmoe and friends defeat General Krax von Grumble's Ultimate Evil rockets. The hyperactive story is told through a combination of comic-panel illustrations and an action-packed text.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey