Space Cat-Astrophe: My Fangtastically Evil Vampire Pet by Mo O'Hara, Marek Jagucki Published by Feiwel & Friends on February 26th 2019
ISBN: 1250128137
Pages: 192
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Apparently it makes sense for an evil astronaut to visit an evil summer camp but this reader found the plot and action lacking. Groups of campers are offered the opportunity to undergo space testing to achieve their one goal, get into space. Ever present are two pets that probably were intended to remind readers of those in Harry Potter; but not so much as the kitten is truly evil.
The text is written with a lisp that should not bother confident early readers but may pose problems for those with learning disabilities. The illustrations are typical pen and ink that do capture the fear and malice presented in the text. It is the storyline and level of nastiness that brings the rating down. Written for the 2nd and 3rd grade readers there is sure to be a small audience. Libraries can pass this two book series.
Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian from Scarborough, ME