Space Cadet Topo: The Day the Sun Turned Off (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781597020220)

When the sun goes out, a brave astronaut must save the galaxy Enjoy video game level excitement with cool characters on an action packed quest

What would you do if the sun went out? The brave astronaut Topo leaves his space station to save the day He must search the universe to discover how to relight the sun before everything freezes forever

Now his mission is to travel to the farthest planet to retrieve the mythic Galactic Flame. If he succeeds, then he can return to set the sun ablaze. But what strange creatures lurk in his path? Accompany this inventive hero and his amusing robot friends as they have fun rescuing the galaxy.

Here science fiction combines with colorfully animated illustrations to convey the message that everyone can make a difference The brave astronaut Topo (Spanish for "mole") stars in this out of this world adventure, created by the talented design team DGPH. Collectors of limited edition vinyl toys and fans of anime, manga, and plush characters like the Uglydolls, will adore Topo and his cute crew.

Space Cadet Topo is "Star Trek" excitement that will entrance early elementary readers. Plus adults, who are kids at heart and enjoy pop culture art, will admire DGPH's engaging style and boundless imagination. Teachers and librarians will like how this tale holds students' attentions and inspires them to draw and create their own stories.

What an engaging story, with crisp artwork, charming characters, and a noble hero After reading this fanciful adventure, I hope young Space Cadets will be inspired to learn more about stars, outer space, and the amazing universe around them
- Bing F. Quock, Assistant Director, Morrison Planetarium, California Academy of Sciences

Author: Dgph
ISBN-10: 1597020222
ISBN-13: 9781597020220
Publisher: Immedium
Language: English
Published: 09/28/2010
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 10.06h x 9.58w x 0.34d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 158564 / Space Cadet Topo, Intergalactic Mole: The Day the Sun Turned Off


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 25
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2010
Publishers Weekly 10/25/2010
Booklist 11/01/2010 pg. 79
School Library Journal 01/01/2011 pg. 72