  | Pluto Rocket : new in town (Pluto Rocket) Author: Gilligan, Paul | |
| Price: $16.79 | ||
Summary:
Joe Pidge, not just a pigeon but also the stylish king of the neighborhood, is bobbing his way down the street one day when, all of a sudden, Pluto Rocket enters the scene. It turns out, Pluto is from another planet, and is disguising herself for her secret mission -- to find out what life in the neighborhood is really like. In graphic novel format.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/01/23)
School Library Journal (+) (12/02/23)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 12/02/2023 Gr 1–4—When alien Pluto Rocket lands on Earth to investigate and carry out her secret mission, she buddies up with the first Earthling she sees: a fashionable pigeon named Joe Pidge. From there, the two go on a variety of adventures, often revolving around Pluto Rocket's excitement and unfiltered magic, which pairs well against Joe's brashness and obliviousness. The ending of the third chapter hints at exploring more of Pluto's home planet and truly moving the story forward, a welcome contradiction to similar stories that are content to spin their wheels, and it will be fascinating to see this series develop. Gilligan's offbeat, random humor ensures that the stories are fresh, and the laughs are genuine, such as ending a story with a merry-go-round hat that can shoot French fries. The simple yet charming character design nicely matches the understated color palette, placing the focus on the humor and the developing friendship. VERDICT This first installment of "Pluto Rocket" is not one to miss.—Peter Blenski - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
