The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom

Written by Mac Barnett · Illustrated by Shawn Harris

Book #2 in the The First Cat in Space series

The Moon Queen is poisoned. Can First Cat find the antidote in time?

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272 pages· 7,229 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

The Moon Queen's life hangs by a thread after being poisoned by soup. With trust scarce in her court, she and First Cat embark on a perilous quest for the antidote. Meanwhile, LOZ 4000, a toenail-clipping robot, seeks new purpose, unaware of the secret forces plotting against them. Amid villainous cowboys, high-speed chases, and falling pianos, can this unlikely trio reunite and save the Moon Queen? And who is behind the sinister plot? Dive into a universe of chaos and laughter where nothing is as it seems.

From the publisher

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the second volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Secret tales of woe, hilarious new characters, and dangerous plans of sabotage will keep readers delighted and laughing until the thrilling climax. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators. The Moon Queen has been poisoned–by SOUP. With few she can trust in her own royal court, she and First Cat will have to journey alone to find the antidote. If only LOZ 4000 were still with them . . . But our once-heroic toenail clipping robot is on the run, looking for new purpose in this vast universe. Unbeknownst to our trio, secret forces are working against them. In a world of villainous cowboys, high-speed chases, and falling pianos, can our iconic trio find their way back to one another and save the Moon Queen before it’s too late? And who would want to poison her? Is Captain Babybeard, the adorable baby pirate, in this one? Praise for The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza “Ridicuously fun.” -Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man “Epic.” -Kirkus “Infectious.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)”Laugh-out-loud.” – School Library Journal (starred review) Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Selection As Seen on the TODAY Show School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year New York Public Library Best Book of the Year An Indie Next List Selection *

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