Description
A funny, fast-paced illustrated chapter book aimed at fans of Hank Zipzer, Stink, and I Funny.
Fourth-grader Stevie Blunt is a huge comic book fan-and he's just found a rare copy of the first issue of Captain Fantastic, featuring a "Top Secret Superhero Training Journal." Now, all he has to do is dig up the money to pay for it.
When a neighbor needs a last-minute dog sitter for her beloved pug, Stevie transforms into Commander Universe, ready to be the hero this citizen needs (and earn the money for his comic book). But then the dog goes missing, and Commander Universe has just hours to find out what happened. Follow the daring escapades of Commander Universe as they dodge mind-controlled squirrels, Mystery Neighbors, and new neighbor Abi in their attempt to save the precious pug.
Fourth-grader Stevie Blunt is a huge comic book fan-and he's just found a rare copy of the first issue of Captain Fantastic, featuring a "Top Secret Superhero Training Journal." Now, all he has to do is dig up the money to pay for it.
When a neighbor needs a last-minute dog sitter for her beloved pug, Stevie transforms into Commander Universe, ready to be the hero this citizen needs (and earn the money for his comic book). But then the dog goes missing, and Commander Universe has just hours to find out what happened. Follow the daring escapades of Commander Universe as they dodge mind-controlled squirrels, Mystery Neighbors, and new neighbor Abi in their attempt to save the precious pug.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Union Square & Co.
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Product notice
With dust jacket
Illustrations
Full-colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 165 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4549-4080-7 (9781454940807)
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Additional editions
E-Book
11/2021
Union Square & Co.
€4.99
Available for download
Person
This is Marty Kelley's first middle-grade novel. His latest picture book, the hilariousAlmost Everybody Farts(Sterling, 2017) received a starred review fromKirkus Reviews,which called it "A playful, punchy paean to the pervasive poot." Marty promotes his books by visiting over 150 schools per year throughout the country. To learn more about Marty, visitwww.martykelley.com.