The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip
A whimsical adventure with a villainous paperclip
Mac Barnett author Shawn Harris illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Published:21st Nov '24
Should be back in stock very soon
In this whimsical adventure, the First Cat in Space faces an evil paperclip determined to turn all life into stationery. Can they save the universe?
In The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip, award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris return with a delightful third installment in their bestselling graphic novel series. This new adventure introduces readers to an evil paperclip named CheckMate, who was originally designed to correct grammatical errors. Frustrated with the constant battle against spelling mistakes, CheckMate devises a sinister plan to transform all life-forms into perfect paperclips. However, its plot is thwarted when it is buried in debris, only to be accidentally freed billions of years later, leading to chaos on Earth.
The story unfolds as CheckMate invades every computer, determined to execute its plan of turning all beings into school supplies. The only hope lies in the hands of three unlikely heroes: the First Cat in Space, the Moon Queen, and LOZ 4000. When CheckMate sabotages First Cat's spacesuit, the titular hero is rendered helpless. Now, the fate of the universe rests on the shoulders of an ordinary little kitty cat, creating a blend of humor and suspense that will keep readers engaged.
Filled with whimsical illustrations and clever storytelling, The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip promises to be a fun-filled journey. As the trio battles against CheckMate, readers will be left wondering whether the universe will be saved or transformed into a world of stationery. Join them in this exciting tale that combines adventure, friendship, and a touch of silliness.
Praise for THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE AND THE SOUP OF DOOM: "This volume continues the nonstop madcap fun; returning readers will not be disappointed, and new ones will quickly become avid followers of the world’s 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 Barnett’s freewheeling, absurdist humor and plotting.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Readers looking for the outer space high jinks and gentle humor of Brockington’s Catstronauts and the imaginative and fantastical worldbuilding of Andrews’s This Was Our Pact need look no further than this laugh-out-loud tale of the first cat in space." — School Library Journal (starred review) “A hilarious graphic novel.” — New York Times "The surprisingly earnest themes of friendship and individual purpose combined with the absurd humor should resonate with this audience of readers." — Horn Book Magazine "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 Children’s Books
- Winner of Texas Bluebonnet Award (United States).
- Winner of School Library Journal Best Book (United States).
- Winner of New York Public Library’s Best Books for Kids (United States).
- Winner of Chicago Public Library Best of the Best (United States).
ISBN: 9780063315280
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 644g
272 pages