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Title: Binky Takes Charge Author: Ashley Spires |
May Contain Spoilers
From Amazon:
Binky the space cat has been promoted to lieutenant. He’s now in charge of training the next generation of space cadets. But then he meets the new space kitten — who isn’t a kitten at all! Is someone trying to pull the fur over his eyes? Binky and Captain Gracie need to figure out the new cadet before the next alien attack!
Review:
I love Binky! Somehow I allowed this installment of Binky’s space adventures to languish on my iPad, but I’m glad I finally had a chance to read it. Binky has been given a promotion, and he’s getting a new cadet to train. To his dismay, however, he learns that FURST (Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) has morphed into PURST (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) in an effort to diversify its membership. He’s upset to think that he’s a Space Pet, instead of an esteemed Space Cat. To add insult to injury, his new trainee isn’t a CAT, but a lesser life form instead. Gordon is a puppy! What is the world coming to?
This book is hilarious! Poor Binky is at his wit’s end. Not only is Gordon clumsy, noisy, and an attention hound (pun intended), Binky starts to think that he’s a double agent. Why else would the aliens be so interested in Gordon’s waste matter? Why else would he be stealing Binky’s human’s possessions? Why else would he deactivate the anti-alien device?? Things are looking mighty grim in Binky’s world, but he needs concrete proof before he can go to his superiors. With Gracie’s help, Binky begins a careful and thorough investigation into the motives and behavior of his new charge, and what he discovers is surprising.
This is such a cute series. The art is comical yet expressive, and Binky’s adventures are always good for a few laughs. I enjoyed the introduction of Gordon, and more specifically, I found Binky’s reaction to his new student amusing. With his superior cat attitude, he is resigned to teaching a not so bright trainee, but he isn’t certain of success. Once the evidence stacks up and Gordon looks like a double-agent, Binky and Gracie race against the clock to maintain the integrity of their space station and the safety of their humans. This is great stuff, and now I am convinced that Bumble and Poppy are member of PURST. They are like ninjas, albeit occasionally clumsy ninjas, in their efforts to take out aliens. I have never had dogs so determined to wipe out the insect population in the nearby vicinity, so I wonder – have these guys been through boot camp, possibly with Lieutenant Binky?
Recommended for animals lovers of all ages
Grade: B+
Review copy provided by publisher
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