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Full Blast!
(Pluto Rocket #3)
Author
Publication Date
March 18, 2025
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction / 2nd − 3rd
Language
English
Format
Graphic Novel
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Description
Pluto Rocket and Joe Pidge return with a blast in the third book of this hilarious new early graphic novel series, for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco!
Joe Pidge, king of the neighborhood, and Pluto Rocket, an alien who's new in town, have left the safety of Joe's neighborhood to discover other places on Earth for Pluto's secret mission -- to explore the planet and prove that Earthlings are nice. But Joe is way out of his comfort zone! What starts as a casual walk into a new town turns into a high-speed chase as Joe is convinced the duo is being pursued by a wolf (it's really a poodle).
Later, Pluto's habit of helping people leads to the two being celebrated as heroes! But when their publicity makes its way back to Pluto's home planet, Joe and Pluto have to find a way to escape to the moon . . . and fast, in the third book of this hilarious graphic novel series from Paul Gilligan, creator of the syndicated comic strip Pooch Café!
Publication date
March 18, 2025
Genre
Fiction
Page Count
96
ISBN-13
9781774885413
Publisher
Tundra Books (NY)
Series
Pluto Rocket
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV053000 - Juvenile Fiction | Science Fiction
JUV008140 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Science Fiction
JUV008110 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Humorous
JUV053000 - Juvenile Fiction | Science Fiction
JUV008140 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Science Fiction
JUV008110 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Humorous
School Library Journal
Gilligan delivers humor and heart in this intergalactic adventure that doubles as a generous celebration of tacos. In the third installment of the series, Pluto Rocket and his adventure buddy Joe Pidge leave the neighborhood to carry out a secret mission to prove that Earthlings are nice. Joe Pidge's cynical nature provides a surprisingly charming juxtaposition to Pluto Rocket's positive outlook on the reality they observe together. The duo roots for each other to be the best version of themselves while meeting several eccentric friends along the way. With adventures ranging from a chase with the Big Bad Wolf to learning how to build a rocket, this graphic novel is full of hilarious thrills. The cartoon-style silly illustrations with subdued backgrounds create laugh-out-loud moments throughout. The charming friendship and diverse characters in this tale will draw readers. Varying panel sizes and layouts allow for an effective flow of action and reaction, offering a smooth pace while emphasizing themes like bravery, strength, and the value of helping others. VERDICT This hilarious installment of the "Pluto Rocket" series belongs on library shelves and in the hands of young readers.--Angie Jameson
Copyright 2025 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Kirkus
By turns goodhearted and goofy—and always entertaining.
Paul Gilligan
PAUL GILLIGAN writes and draws the syndicated comic strip Pooch Cafe with Andrews McMeel, which runs in over 250 newspapers around the world and has been twice nominated by the National Cartoonist Society for best strip. He is also the author-illustrator of Pluto Rocket: New in Town, King of the Mole People and its sequel, Rise of the Slugs. He also has other animated shows in development with Guru Animation and The Cartoon Network. Paul is based in Toronto, Ontario.
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