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64 pp.
| Kids Can |
August, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-1-55453-309-1$16.95
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PaperISBN 978-1-55453-419-7$7.95
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Binky, a pet cat with pointy ears and tiny eyes that convey his every emotion, thinks he's "Space Cat qualified" though he's never even ventured outdoors. He also builds a rocket ship to protect his humans from alien invaders (i.e., bugs). Spires uses the graphic novel format to good effect, building the story with giggle-inducing illustrations and just enough text to challenge young readers.