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The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (The First Cat in Space Series)

By Mac Barnett
A secret space-faring feline and a regal Moon Queen team up with a high-strung robot to save the lunar surface from being eaten by rats.
Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris have created a zany, high-energy graphic novel series that kicks off with a mission to stop moon-eating rodents. The story follows a cat who has been bio-engineered for space travel, joined by the Queen of the Moon and LOZ 4000, a robot with a very specific set of digital anxieties. While the newest adventure involves a grammar-obsessed AI paperclip named CheckMate, the journey begins with this unlikely trio trying to save the galaxy through sheer, absurd determination. There are currently three books available in this series, giving students plenty of material to dive into once they get hooked on the characters.
This series is a fantastic fit for students who might feel overwhelmed by dense pages of text. Because it is a graphic novel, the full-color illustrations by Shawn Harris helpi readers track the action even if they miss a specific word. The language is kept simple and punchy, often using onomatopoeia like “zoop” to describe movement, which keeps the energy high and the frustration low. For English language learners, the consistent art style and recurring cast across all three volumes provide a sense of familiarity that builds confidence. Teachers can use the technological themes—like the AI rebellion in later books—to start classroom conversations about ethics and science without the students feeling like they are doing “heavy” academic reading.
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Pub year : 2023

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