Binky: License to Scratch
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013 · Est. 24 min read

Binky: License to Scratch

Written and illustrated by Ashley Spires

Part of the Binky series

Space pets must escape a vet and stop a secret weapon.

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64 pages· 1,560 words· Est. 24 min read
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Binky and his space pet friends, Gordie and Gracie, find themselves trapped at a vet disguised as a pet hotel. Their escape plan leads them to the lair of Professor Tuffy, a rogue space pet turned villain. With Tuffy's anti-human weapon ready to launch, the trio must act fast. Can they outsmart Tuffy and save the world? This thrilling conclusion to the series promises unexpected twists, humor, and a test of courage and teamwork. Will Binky's team rise to the challenge, or will Tuffy's plan succeed?

From the publisher

Binky the Space Cat along with fellow space pets Gordie and Gracie have been left at the pet hotel while their humans go on vacation. Only it’s not a hotel at all — it’s the vet! “No way are they staying,” Binky thinks. “They are an elite space team. There is no chance that a ‘pet hotel’ will contain the likes of them.” So the trio hatch a plan to escape through the building’s vents. But along the way, their mission takes a precarious turn when they stumble upon the secret lab of the notorious Professor Tuffy in the vet’s basement. A former space pet, Tuffy switched allegiances years ago to work with the aliens. Since then, she’s been perfecting the ultimate anti-human weapon, and it’s finally complete! Does the team have what it takes to thwart the evil fugitive before she unleashes her ingenious creation on the world? This is the final book in the popular graphic novel adventure series starring the irresistible Binky, beloved for his deadpan humor and unwavering dedication to the cause. With high drama, unexpected twists and loads of physical comedy — punctuated with comical animal sound effects throughout — bestselling author and illustrator Ashley Spires’s series provides hilarious, page-turning fun. It’s perfect for beginning readers who are looking for lively stories without too much text. The mission-oriented perspective of the team also lends this title to character education lessons on courage, initiative and teamwork.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
1,560
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
GN550L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about outer spaceBooks about escapeBooks about adventureBooks about aliens
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
161684
Publication
Published
September 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781554539642

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