Jake Parker

I've ordered the first Missile Mouse for our juvenile graphic novel collection, but couldn't wait to read it anymore, so borrowed a copy from another library to preview it!

Missile Mouse is an agent of the GSA - Galactic Security Agency. He's courageous, fast, and tough. But maybe not so smart...when his last mission ends in disaster, he's saddled with a newbie agent to keep an eye on him. Together, they're sent out on a dangerous mission. If they fail, the galaxy is doomed!

Along the way, show more Missile Mouse will have to battle weird space creatures, crooks, betrayals, and his own past to save the galaxy yet again.

This story has all the classic sci-fi comic elements, strange creatures, an evil organization trying to take over the galaxy, tough loner who wants to fight it out alone, and even an eager apprentice. But Jake Parker throws in some plot twists and turns that will keep the reader on their toes and Missile Mouse's past makes him a sympathetic and more dimensional character.

The art....it's my favorite part! Clean lines, glorious color, crisp, snappy action, hilariously imagined baddies, even funnier good guys.....I mean, Missile Mouse is....a mouse. With huge ears! The bad guys are....sharks. *snicker*

Verdict: This is definitely going to be veeeery popular at my library and the kids will be clamoring for the next book in the series! Get drawing, Mr. Parker!

ISBN: 978-0545117142; Published January 2010 by Graphix; Borrowed from the library; Purchased for the library show less

Missile Mouse is a daring spy for the Galactic Security Agency, and to his boss's eternal frustration, while MM is always successful in his missions, he usually leaves damaged spaceships in his wake. When tasked with rescuing a brilliant scientist and the dark matter the evil Rogue Imperium of Planets (RIP) plans to use to create an universe-ending weapon, Missile Mouse's prowess and quick comebacks may just get him out of this mess. A fun, exciting sci-fi read for boys, grade 3-5. (Sadly, show more there's not a single female character present, though I suppose that's better than the only female character being evil...)

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Jake's Review: Mom I give this 20 out of 10. It is AWESOME, are there any more like this. I'm going to read this instead of watching tv tonight -- OK? Lets go to the Library tomorrow and see it there are any more -- Mom, why are you grinning (Moms note: finally have someone in the family that I may be able to convince to go to a convention) . I really liked this novel. The pictures are exciting and funny and made me want to keep reading. Lots of cool pictures of things blowing up - but not show more in a scary way. I liked the way the guy drew the aliens. Missile mouse kinda reminds me of that character you like -- the old guy -- Han Solo. (old guy -- come on he aint that old) I liked that Missile mouse was always saying funny stuff like "If by better circumstances you mean me locking you up in solitary confinement, then I'm game". Some of the pictures were really drawn funny too like on page 127. The bad guys were kinda cool and said funny stuff too.
Rating: 20/10

Mom's Review: As I said before, any book that Jake doesn't want to put down, pretty much guarantees me giving it a good review. I am also a geek, so I highly recommend graphic novels in general, I think they are fantastic especially for reluctant readers. This one is an excellent introduction to the world of graphic novels for the younger set. Lots of humour and action, but nothing too violent or offensive. The artwork is simple but not too juvenile and the story line fast paced. Jake was right on with his comment about Han Solo, Missile Mouse is always making some smart alecky quip to the bad guys. I would say that Missile mouse is like a cross between Han Solo and Mighty Mouse.
Rating: 8/10

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Little Snowplow is not allowed to go out with the big trucks when the snow comes. He's been exercising to increase his size and strength. What he does not realize that his little size is needed when Dump Truck gets caught in the snow. Delightful and fun. Shows what you can do when you are determined. Also shows that sometimes being small is just right.