Space Dumplins

Written and illustrated by Craig Thompson

Book #1 in the Space Dumplins series

A daring quest through space to save her missing father.

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316 pages· 10,614 words· Est. 2 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Violet Marlocke's father vanishes on a perilous job, and she won't rest until he's safe. With a band of quirky friends, she embarks on a cosmic adventure, facing vast dangers and unexpected challenges. As she navigates the treacherous expanse of space, Violet discovers her father's predicament is more dire than imagined. Can she rescue him and keep her family intact amidst the chaos of the universe? Join Violet on a thrilling journey filled with loyalty, friendship, and the fight to reunite her family against all odds.

From the publisher

Highly acclaimed graphic novelist Craig Thompson’s debut book for young readers about a plucky heroine on a mission to save her dad.For Violet Marlocke, family is the most important thing in the whole galaxy. So when her father goes missing while on a hazardous job, she can’t just sit around and do nothing. To get him back, Violet throws caution to the stars and sets out with a group of misfit friends on a quest to find him. But space is vast and dangerous, and she soon discovers that her dad is in big, BIG trouble. With her father’s life on the line, nothing is going to stop Violet from trying to rescue him and keep her family together.Visionary graphic novel creator Craig Thompson brings all of his wit, warmth, and humor to create a brilliantly drawn story for all ages. Set in a distant yet familiar future, Space Dumplins weaves themes of family, friendship, and loyalty into a grand space adventure filled with quirky aliens, awesome spaceships, and sharp commentary on our environmentally challenged world.

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