But things get dicey when bognarsh hires the blazing bat to take missile mouse out before he can shut the operation down. Teamed up with his new robotic partner, agent 44, missile mouse must free tankium3 from the clutches of. Above are missile mouse series books that are currently on. Jake parkera full length graphic novel by graphix an imprint of scholastic. A im much more confident with this next story, and it feels like im beginning to hit a stride. The star crusher by parker, jake 1st first edition paperback 201011 paperback january 1, 1600. While it certainly is intended for the 8 and up crowd it is not childish at all. Typical of any scifi cartoon or tv episode with its battles, high tech gadgetry and moments of humour but the core of this book. There is a second book in its series called missile mouse and the rescue on tankium3. He also worked at blue sky studios as an artist for such films as dr. I think my brother would like it because he loves action.
His friends are now borrowing the books or asking their parents to get them a copy. Oct 22, 2009 missile mouse is a fullcolor science fiction funny animal comic whew. Missile mouse is a childrens comic book by jake parker of inktober fame, described by him as a james bond meets han solo for the middlegrade crowd. Rescue on tankium3, both published by scholasticgraphix. This device has the power to destroy the entire universe, last time this happened half of the galaxy was destroyed. A rough, tough space herowho just happens to be a bigeared mousetakes on the forces of intergalactic evil in this funny. Join secret agent missile mouse in his battle against giant space slugs, corrupt agents, and a pair of sharkheaded thugs. Missile mouse, secret agent for the galactic security agency, is a risk taker and a. Teaching guide a guide to using graphic novels with children and teens. Book overview missile mouse, secret agent for the galactic security agency, is a risk taker and a rule breaker, which is why hes in hot water at gsa headquarters.
Learning curve graphic novel is a term used by librarians, educators, and booksellers to indicate a publishing format books written and illustrated in the style of a comic book, consisting of sequential arta series of illustrations which, when. The star crusher by parker, jake 1st first edition paperback20101 1 paperback january 1, 1600 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The cocky, bigeared rodent is a secret agent for the galactic security agency gsa who prefers to do things the quick and messy way. Missile mouse is back in action for an amazing new adventure. Missile mouse book santa clara county library bibliocommons. The series follows the titular missile mouse, a top agent of the galactic security agency, and his adventures protecting the galaxy. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Reading length provides a calculation for the word count of this book, find out how long it will take you to read. Missile mouse brimming with scifi action and futuristic gadgetry, missile mouse is a james bond meets han solo for the middlegrade crowd. He was to find a compose that pointed the way to dark plasma.
My attempt to pacify the weapons with food for quaker school lunch, however, made it look like the broccoli might be radioactive. A rough, tough space herowho just happens to be a bigeared mousetakes on. After his archenemy, a mercenary named gurne, escapes from his grasp, missile mouse finds himself on the bad side of his boss. Jake parker is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels missile mouse. I like the book because the action comes when missile mouse fights 16 shark men. In this book a mouse named missile mouse is on a mission to retrieve something dangerous before his enemies can get their hands on the dangerous weapon known as dooms day device. Jan 01, 2010 hardcover 1 1 2010 description a rough, tough space herowho just happens to be a bigeared mouse takes on the forces of intergalactic evil in this funny, actionpacked graphic novel. Missile mouse, secret agent for the galactic security agency, is a risk taker and a rule breaker, which is why hes in hot water at gsa headquarters. Typical of any scifi cartoon or tv episode with its battles, high tech gadgetry and moments of humour but the core of this book is mms relationship with agent 44. Missile mouse, the galactic security agencya s most fearless agent, is back in action. Missile mouse, secret agent for the galactic security agency, is a risk taker an. The daring agent missile mouse must help free a planet forced into slavery by evil king bognarsh.
Missile mouse is the hero of this scifi graphic novel with sensational, fullcolor art. The star crusher, a 128page adventure graphic novel. Teaching guide a guide to using graphic novels with children and teens using popular series like captain underpants and bone, students will learn about the unique graphic novel format and compare it to other forms of storytelling. Resources for this book save to list other books you might like related book resources. Jake parker jake parkers comic work has appeared in the flight and out of picture anthology series. More comedic is kibuishis story about crossing a ravine of mushrooms and johane mattes egyptian cat whose haughtiness dissolves into grossly indulgent selfpity. This penchant for disruption has the gsa keeping close tabs on him. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Brimming with scifi action and futuristic gadgetry, missile mouse is a james bond meets han solo for the middlegrade crowd. A secret agent for the galactic security agency, missile mouse is independent, resourceful, a risktaker, and in a lot of trouble with his boss.
All files scanned and secured, so dont worry about it. The story is a good one, in which missile mouse uncovers a monopoly perpetuated by slave labor and helps to free the slaves. Then rip, the rogue imperium of planets, kidnaps a scientist who knows about the star crusher, a doomsday machine capable of. Missile mouse, a secret agent for the galactic security agency, battles deadly foes in order to rescue a scientist from the rogue imperium of planets, which is trying to steal a doomsday machine capable of destroying the universe. Jun 01, 2010 missile mouse, secret agent for the galactic security agency, is a risk taker and a rule breaker, which is why hes in hot water at gsa headquarters. Feb 26, 2010 in the next book, missile mouse goes face to face against blazing bat another product of those late adolescent character mashups i did who is a hired assassin out on a mission to capture mm.
A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Jake parker is an american comics shortstory creator, concept artist, illustrator, and animator. The star crusher parker produces a first fulllength graphic novel thats a gem in story and art. It is a weapon that makes black holes and can destroy entire planets in seconds. A rough, tough space herowho just happens to be a bigeared mouse takes on the forces of intergalactic evil in this funny. The reason why he needs to find the dark plasma first is that it is used to make a star crusher. Turns out the fellow was under the influence of a mind altering device which made him the living slave of the one controlling the device. Book 1 missile mouse paperback by jake parker target. I could not find them in any book stores but luckily found them on amazon. Evil king bognarsh has enslaved an entire planet, and missile mouse is the. The story is fun but not silly, missile mouse has some good one liners but this is a drama that takes itself seriously along with the usual scientific explanations and jargon.
Missile mouse is a comic book from jake parker, easy to read and fun, i recomend those who like action and mystery a kind of fiction book, where missle mouse chases this tankianlasukus, fightkeeper who is a bad guy but then they get friends to the good side and they go over search of blazing bat. Having discovered missile mouse as a short in flight explorer, volume 1, i was intrigued enough to followup with this entertaining standalone book. A rough, tough space herowho just happens to be a bigeared mouse takes on the forces of intergalactic evil in this funny, actionpacked graphic novel. Evil king bognarsh has enslaved an entire planet, and missile mouse is the only operative the galactic security agency trusts to save the day. The missile mouse books by jake parker are popular bedtime reading. Perhaps most rousing is jake parkers missile mouse, an actionpacked space drama complete with a prophecy, explosions, and lessons about responsibility and trust. Bright, actionfilled, at times wordless panels keep the pages turning. Missile mouse, secret agent for the galactic security agency, has to save a kidnapped scientist whose brain contains the knowledge of how to build a star crusher. A theres a whole new cast of different characters with. Missile mouse, the galactic security agencys most fearless agent, is back in action.
In 2016, he wrote and illustrated his first childrens. Hes an agent for the galactic security agency, and he takes his job very seriously. But his guides betray him and his rival captures the compose. Missile mouse ser the star crusher by jake parker 2010. Missile mouse is the coolest, toughest and baddest mouse around. Jake parker jake parkers comic work has appeared in the flight and out of. While missile mouse may be a rogue he is not stupid, he learns from his mistakes, and from this we see the real heart of the beast inside. The star book author by parker, jake paperback with clear copy pdf epub kindle format. Then rip, the rogue imperium of planets, kidnaps a scientist who knows about the star crusher, a doomsday machine capable of destroying the entire universe. Missile mouse battles giant space slugs, corrupt agents.
Missile mouse is chasing a fugitive on the capital planet, has a bad runin with the robot guards, is attacked by blazing bat and after mass destruction to the docks brings his man back to the gsa. Parker worked as a set designer for blue sky studios where he contributed to the animated films horton hears a who, rio and epic. After a botched attempt at recovering a star compass. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia.
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