Copyright Date:
2011
Edition Date:
2011
Release Date:
01/01/11
Illustrator:
Baltazar, Art,
Pages:
48 pages
ISBN:
1-404-86307-9
ISBN 13:
978-1-404-86307-1
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2010036376
Dimensions:
22 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
STEPHENS, Sarah Hines . Midway Monkey Madness . ISBN 978-1-4048-6305-7 ; ISBN 978-1-4048-6619-5 . ea vol: illus. by Art Baltazar. 56p. (DC Super Pets! Series). glossary. Picture Window . 2011. PLB $22.65; pap. $4.95. LC number unavailable. Gr 1-4 It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a super-pet? Yes, the pets of the DC superhero universe have their own new series. Featuring Baltazar's bright, graphic cartoons, these books are great additions for the early-chapter-book set. In the first book, Streaky the Super-Cat saves Queen Markela of Kardamyla's pet hamster, Prince Zouli, from the clutches of the evil cat, Rozz. In the second, Beppo the Super-Monkey battles Gorilla Grodd when Bazooka's Carnival comes to Metropolis. A day of fun turns into a nightmare when the evil ape starts opening cages, freeing wild beasts and terrorizing humans. Beppo saves the day, aided by the Wonder Twins, Jayna and Zan, and Gleek, their space chimp. Both books are full of action, including colorful graphics within the text, reminiscent of the old live-action Batman TV show. Each title has a colorful spread in the heat of the action. Solid introductions to comic-book-style writing. Amy Commers, South St. Paul Public Library, MN
While napping in the FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, STREAKY THE SUPER-CAT is suddenly awakened by a television news alert. The evil Siamese cat ROZZ has kidnapped Prince Zouli, a noble hamster from the village of Kardamyla. UP, UP, AND AWAY! The CAT OF STEEL is on the case and quickly tracks down the royal rodent. Unfortunately, the fearsome feline has a few tricks up his fur. When ROZZ reveals a chunk of KRYPTONITE in his collar, STREAKY must help the hamster, and save himself as well.