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Red's Planet
Red, a quirky, headstrong 10-year-old, longs to live in her own perfect paradise far away from her annoying foster family. But when a UFO mistakenly kidnaps her, Red finds herself farther away than she could have possibly imagined—across the galaxy and aboard an enormous spaceship owned by the Aquilari, an ancient creature with a taste for rare and unusual treasures. Before Red can be discovered as a stowaway, the great ship crashes on a small deserted planet, leaving her marooned with a menagerie of misfit aliens. With her newfound friend, a small gray alien named Tawee, Red must find a way to survive the hostile castaways, evade the ravenous wildlife, and contend with Goose, the planet’s grumpy, felinoid custodian. Surely this can’t be the paradise she’s looking for.
192 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2016
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Eddie Pittman
3 books78 followersEddie Pittman grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, where he taught himself how to draw in the back row of math class. As a kid, he won a 10-speed bicycle from the Kellog's "Stick-Up for Breakfast" Contest which has given him years of validation in his chosen field as he has since been known as an "award winning" cartoonist.
For 25 years he has been a professional cartoonist, working in animation, comics and illustration.
Eddie began his animation career with Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida working on Mulan, Tarzan, Fantasia 2000, The Emperor's New Groove, and Lilo & Stitch. He made his directing debut with Legends of the Night Sky: Orion, the world's first full dome (360°x 180°) traditionally animated movie, giving planetarium audiences the sensation of being
immersed in a cartoon environment.
Most recently, Eddie was a writer and story artist for Disney's hit series, Phineas and Ferb and made the jump into voice acting for Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars. He now has the distinction of being the only cartoonist to play the voice of Darth Vader.
Eddie is also the creator of award winning all-ages webcomic, Red's Planet, soon to be published by Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams. He resides in Central Florida with his beautiful wife, his two brilliant daughters and their annoying cat.
For 25 years he has been a professional cartoonist, working in animation, comics and illustration.
Eddie began his animation career with Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida working on Mulan, Tarzan, Fantasia 2000, The Emperor's New Groove, and Lilo & Stitch. He made his directing debut with Legends of the Night Sky: Orion, the world's first full dome (360°x 180°) traditionally animated movie, giving planetarium audiences the sensation of being
immersed in a cartoon environment.
Most recently, Eddie was a writer and story artist for Disney's hit series, Phineas and Ferb and made the jump into voice acting for Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars. He now has the distinction of being the only cartoonist to play the voice of Darth Vader.
Eddie is also the creator of award winning all-ages webcomic, Red's Planet, soon to be published by Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams. He resides in Central Florida with his beautiful wife, his two brilliant daughters and their annoying cat.
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September 25, 2018
This is a graphic novel that relies heavily on pictures. So heavily, in fact, that many of the characters don't even have names! Even Red herself is only ever identified by her nickname.
The plot is extremely thin, and rather boring. It starts off well enough, after Red runs away from her foster home and gets tossed in the back of a police cruiser. Before she can be returned home, the police car is stolen by aliens, and in an attempt to run from space pirates, the ship ends up on the other side of the galaxy, crashed onto an alien world (which, luckily enough, supports all sorts of oxygen-breathing life forms). Unfortunately, that's about all the plot there is. The various castaway aliens (including Red) wander around on the planet, meet its cranky caretaker, and try to figure out what to do while they wait for rescue. And... that's all you'll get until Book 2.
I wasn't a fan of the writing. Aside from not being able to consistently spell the characters' names, the text had lots of bolded words, seemingly for emphasis... but they often seemed like the wrong words to emphasize, which made the text seem clunky.
There were a few pop culture references that I don't know if middle graders would even get, so at times the book seemed like it was winking at adults... but the cast of characters that looked like it was out of a cartoon for preschoolers just seemed so juvenile; I was never really sure what this book wanted to be.
I wasn't impressed. I don't think I'll be reading any more of this series. The pictures are nice enough, but I need more of a story in the graphic novels I read.
The plot is extremely thin, and rather boring. It starts off well enough, after Red runs away from her foster home and gets tossed in the back of a police cruiser. Before she can be returned home, the police car is stolen by aliens, and in an attempt to run from space pirates, the ship ends up on the other side of the galaxy, crashed onto an alien world (which, luckily enough, supports all sorts of oxygen-breathing life forms). Unfortunately, that's about all the plot there is. The various castaway aliens (including Red) wander around on the planet, meet its cranky caretaker, and try to figure out what to do while they wait for rescue. And... that's all you'll get until Book 2.
I wasn't a fan of the writing. Aside from not being able to consistently spell the characters' names, the text had lots of bolded words, seemingly for emphasis... but they often seemed like the wrong words to emphasize, which made the text seem clunky.
There were a few pop culture references that I don't know if middle graders would even get, so at times the book seemed like it was winking at adults... but the cast of characters that looked like it was out of a cartoon for preschoolers just seemed so juvenile; I was never really sure what this book wanted to be.
I wasn't impressed. I don't think I'll be reading any more of this series. The pictures are nice enough, but I need more of a story in the graphic novels I read.
April 19, 2016
Another book following the current trend of girls going on adventures in space with cute sidekicks. This isn't as good as "Cleopatra in Space" or "Zita the Space Girl" but it has its own bit of charm. More than Red and her speechless cute big-eyed alien companion, I most enjoyed the rag-tag group of aliens who were stranded on the planet along with her. Their banter was funny and often realistic within an eclectic group found suddenly mixed together. The dad and his son stood out as funny, real characters with the blossoming relationship between the dad and the alien lady. I also liked the annoyed wildcat who seems to be in charge of the planet. However, Red, herself didn't stand out for me. Tawee, her sidekick, is cute but doesn't talk or make sounds, which diminishes his character. He'd probably work better in animation but Ben Hatke does much better with a wordless book in his "Little Robot". So, in conclusion, an ok book, certainly worth the read but more of the same of what's already out there of girls in space.
February 7, 2017
I am a huge fan of graphic novels and comics mainly because I enjoy the art and this book had one of the greatest artworks I've ever seen in a graphic novel.
It is so colourful, full of contrast and life! I loved it so much!
The story itself is a simple sci-fi plot where a young girl accidentally arrives on a different planet with all these other aliens/creatures. It's the cool and diverse characters that actually make the story cool!
I also love how sassy Red is and her little companion is the cutest!
It is so colourful, full of contrast and life! I loved it so much!
The story itself is a simple sci-fi plot where a young girl accidentally arrives on a different planet with all these other aliens/creatures. It's the cool and diverse characters that actually make the story cool!
I also love how sassy Red is and her little companion is the cutest!
March 2, 2016
Red's Planet is the first graphic novel in a new series by Eddie Pittman, which is currently scheduled for release on April 19 2016. For fans of Phineas and Ferb, you might recognize some of the style or humor because the author is a writer/story artist on the show.
Meet Red, a quirky, headstrong 10-year-old who longs to live in her own perfect paradise far away from her annoying foster family. But when a UFO mistakenly kidnaps her, Red finds herself farther away than she could have possibly imagined—across the galaxy and aboard an enormous spaceship owned by the Aquilari, an ancient creature with a taste for rare and unusual treasures. Before Red can be discovered as a stowaway, the great ship crashes on a small deserted planet, leaving her marooned with a menagerie of misfit aliens. With her newfound friend, a small gray alien named Tawee, Red must find a way to survive the hostile castaways, evade the ravenous wildlife, and contend with Goose, the planet's grumpy, felinoid custodian. Surely this can't be the paradise she's been hoping for.
Red's Planet is a graphic novel of galactic proportions. Okay, so I just wanted to use that phrase, but it is very good. I enjoyed the artwork very much, it captured the emotions and action of each scene as well as just being very interesting to look at. I also like the characterization of Red, who I could sympathize with in her hatred of the lazy nickname that everyone (even aliens) instantly call her. Her growth, and the way she offers a well seasoned but still innocent look at the larger world around her really appealed to me. I liked that combination of weary to trust and headlong action. The commentary on how people (or aliens) react to those different from themselves even when they face the same troubles is eerily accurate and timely. I think Goose and Red are two great characters, with great dynamics. The larger storyline that is revealed has me interested and eager to see where future issues take readers.
Red's Planet is a graphic novel with great artwork and a coming of age tale as well as some social commentary that is bundled together in an entertaining story that will engage a large variety of readers.
Meet Red, a quirky, headstrong 10-year-old who longs to live in her own perfect paradise far away from her annoying foster family. But when a UFO mistakenly kidnaps her, Red finds herself farther away than she could have possibly imagined—across the galaxy and aboard an enormous spaceship owned by the Aquilari, an ancient creature with a taste for rare and unusual treasures. Before Red can be discovered as a stowaway, the great ship crashes on a small deserted planet, leaving her marooned with a menagerie of misfit aliens. With her newfound friend, a small gray alien named Tawee, Red must find a way to survive the hostile castaways, evade the ravenous wildlife, and contend with Goose, the planet's grumpy, felinoid custodian. Surely this can't be the paradise she's been hoping for.
Red's Planet is a graphic novel of galactic proportions. Okay, so I just wanted to use that phrase, but it is very good. I enjoyed the artwork very much, it captured the emotions and action of each scene as well as just being very interesting to look at. I also like the characterization of Red, who I could sympathize with in her hatred of the lazy nickname that everyone (even aliens) instantly call her. Her growth, and the way she offers a well seasoned but still innocent look at the larger world around her really appealed to me. I liked that combination of weary to trust and headlong action. The commentary on how people (or aliens) react to those different from themselves even when they face the same troubles is eerily accurate and timely. I think Goose and Red are two great characters, with great dynamics. The larger storyline that is revealed has me interested and eager to see where future issues take readers.
Red's Planet is a graphic novel with great artwork and a coming of age tale as well as some social commentary that is bundled together in an entertaining story that will engage a large variety of readers.
August 2, 2018
Red is abducted by aliens after trying to run away from the foster home she lives in. She felt pretty lonely and out of place at the foster home and at school and in general. So, getting abducted by aliens isn't, er, the end of the world for her. In fact, it gives her a chance to "start over" and maybe find more of a sense of belonging somewhere else. More specifically, with a bunch of aliens from all over the universe.
Soon after Red arrives at her intergalactic destination, the aliens who "collected" her and all the other creatures who've been collected wind up having to run away because they are attacked by space pirates. A bunch of them, including Red, wind up on a small planet whose caretaker (sort of like a park ranger?) (something like that) is a big talking grumpy cat named goose. A cat who doesn't want to be bothered with helping any of the castaways.
As one goodreads reviewer puts it, the character Red "is tough, resilient, and unsentimental." It's nice to have another adventure comic with a strong girl lead, but the story feels like it's going through the. motions. I guess that is one of the things I find most frustrating about comics. So often the stories and characters don't have much depth or complexity.
This book is okay. Very cartoony. A bit weird at times (for me at least) how gender is approached and talked about (particularly in the second book of the series). And not terribly engaging. But enjoyable enough that I'm glad I got it out of the library...
Soon after Red arrives at her intergalactic destination, the aliens who "collected" her and all the other creatures who've been collected wind up having to run away because they are attacked by space pirates. A bunch of them, including Red, wind up on a small planet whose caretaker (sort of like a park ranger?) (something like that) is a big talking grumpy cat named goose. A cat who doesn't want to be bothered with helping any of the castaways.
As one goodreads reviewer puts it, the character Red "is tough, resilient, and unsentimental." It's nice to have another adventure comic with a strong girl lead, but the story feels like it's going through the. motions. I guess that is one of the things I find most frustrating about comics. So often the stories and characters don't have much depth or complexity.
This book is okay. Very cartoony. A bit weird at times (for me at least) how gender is approached and talked about (particularly in the second book of the series). And not terribly engaging. But enjoyable enough that I'm glad I got it out of the library...
August 8, 2017
Red is a smart & fun heroine
Red is a spunky 10-year old girl who runs away from her foster home, looking for a place to belong and ends up abducted by an alien spaceship. When the spaceship crashes on an alien planet, Red is stuck with a crazy bunch of aliens that she must learn to live with. The artwork is gorgeous, bright, and colorful and adds to the humor of the story.
I really liked this one. Red is smart and headstrong. The other aliens are funny, including two that look like the man-eating plant from Little Shop of Horrors, and a cute gray alien with huge eyes.
Kids will enjoy this adventure.
Red is a spunky 10-year old girl who runs away from her foster home, looking for a place to belong and ends up abducted by an alien spaceship. When the spaceship crashes on an alien planet, Red is stuck with a crazy bunch of aliens that she must learn to live with. The artwork is gorgeous, bright, and colorful and adds to the humor of the story.
I really liked this one. Red is smart and headstrong. The other aliens are funny, including two that look like the man-eating plant from Little Shop of Horrors, and a cute gray alien with huge eyes.
Kids will enjoy this adventure.
August 13, 2016
A little, sweet adventure of a girl on an alien planet.
Red (which is not her real name -- and she hates it -- but she doesn't give her name during the book) is a foster child. In her foster home, two of the boys squabble over a magazine about an alien abduction while she packs to run away. After a long day, the sheriff catches her and lets her know that she's going to a home for troubled kids, not a foster home. But before that happens, a flying saucer takes his police car with Red in it. (Minus one of her sneakers!)
Her subsequent adventures include a farmer trying to sell vegetables, Red's attempts to use Star Trek as a guide, a grumpy blue lion, a crash landing on the planet, the mistake of giving a creature some food, some "pirates" demanding treasure, and more.
Red was a bit excessively bratty at first, but showed more sympathy for other people as things went -- enough to make her sympathetic.
I'm pretty sure, if you've followed the webcomic, that some things got altered. It also got further, to a definite break point.
Red (which is not her real name -- and she hates it -- but she doesn't give her name during the book) is a foster child. In her foster home, two of the boys squabble over a magazine about an alien abduction while she packs to run away. After a long day, the sheriff catches her and lets her know that she's going to a home for troubled kids, not a foster home. But before that happens, a flying saucer takes his police car with Red in it. (Minus one of her sneakers!)
Her subsequent adventures include a farmer trying to sell vegetables, Red's attempts to use Star Trek as a guide, a grumpy blue lion, a crash landing on the planet, the mistake of giving a creature some food, some "pirates" demanding treasure, and more.
Red was a bit excessively bratty at first, but showed more sympathy for other people as things went -- enough to make her sympathetic.
I'm pretty sure, if you've followed the webcomic, that some things got altered. It also got further, to a definite break point.
January 13, 2016
Red's Planet is a wonderful science fiction graphic novel for kids especially middle grades. Red is a girl who lives in foster homes and constantly runs away. One day, after being picked up by the police, a UFO mistakenly kidnaps her. The big spaceship ends up crashing on a weird planet and now the survivors have to try to make it through.
This story shows all different creatures trying to work together, which is a great message. Red, unfortunately is not an easy character to like. She is a bit of a showoff and tends to be annoying. The story gives you a lot of time and information about the various characters. Goose was a fun character.
The mystery around the story setting is fun and surprising. I enjoyed how everything doesn't go smoothly. The illustrations are fun and very colourful. This book would interest those who enjoy space adventures.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley inexchange for an honest review.
This story shows all different creatures trying to work together, which is a great message. Red, unfortunately is not an easy character to like. She is a bit of a showoff and tends to be annoying. The story gives you a lot of time and information about the various characters. Goose was a fun character.
The mystery around the story setting is fun and surprising. I enjoyed how everything doesn't go smoothly. The illustrations are fun and very colourful. This book would interest those who enjoy space adventures.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley inexchange for an honest review.
June 8, 2016
RED’S PLANET by Eddie Pittman is the first book in a new, science fiction graphic novel series for middle grade readers.
When Red stows away on a UFO to get away from her foster family, she begins an adventure that crosses the galaxy. After her spaceship crashes, Red and an odd assortment of aliens must survive on a hostile planet.
The high-quality, color illustrations and fast-paced story will easily attract readers to this new science fiction series. Librarians will find a large audience for this graphic novel among readers of Bone, Amulet, Hilo, and the many other middle grade fantasy series. Fans of Eddie Pittman and his Disney series Phineas and Ferb will enjoy the familiar batter of characters and nonstop action.
To learn more about the author, go to http://www.eddiepittman.com/.
Published by Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS on April 19, 2016. ARC courtesy of the publisher.
When Red stows away on a UFO to get away from her foster family, she begins an adventure that crosses the galaxy. After her spaceship crashes, Red and an odd assortment of aliens must survive on a hostile planet.
The high-quality, color illustrations and fast-paced story will easily attract readers to this new science fiction series. Librarians will find a large audience for this graphic novel among readers of Bone, Amulet, Hilo, and the many other middle grade fantasy series. Fans of Eddie Pittman and his Disney series Phineas and Ferb will enjoy the familiar batter of characters and nonstop action.
To learn more about the author, go to http://www.eddiepittman.com/.
Published by Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS on April 19, 2016. ARC courtesy of the publisher.
November 14, 2017
A motley crew of interstellar beings (including one human girl, who was abducted while trying to run away from a crowded foster home) find themselves stranded on an alien planet when their “collectors“ flee space pirates. The story is mostly played for laughs. The heroine, Red, is tough, resilient, and unsentimental. The only backstory you get is on one brief conversation with the long suffering police sheriff sent to retrieve her from her latest escape attempt.
The story was largely a set-up for future adventures, with a lot of time spent establishing the spaceship crash, little vignettes introducing the alien species, and more questions raised than answered. (What is up with the mysterious critter Tawee has been toting about??)
For fans of Zita and Hilo.
The story was largely a set-up for future adventures, with a lot of time spent establishing the spaceship crash, little vignettes introducing the alien species, and more questions raised than answered. (What is up with the mysterious critter Tawee has been toting about??)
For fans of Zita and Hilo.
January 15, 2016
A really fun sci-fi adventure with a strong female protagonist. Red is accidentally kidnapped by aliens and finds herself crash-landing on a gorgeous planet along with many other misfit aliens. I really loved how Red copes with her new situation and creatively solves some problems that arise. I'm curious to see where Pittman takes things next! Also, Goose reminded me quite strongly of Harrison Ford... perhaps because I have Star Wars on the brain lately, but he's sarcastic and quite entertaining. I'll be purchasing this for my library as soon as it's available.
ARC copy borrowed from a friend. I have not seen a final, full-color copy.
ARC copy borrowed from a friend. I have not seen a final, full-color copy.
April 19, 2016
Red's planet
I started reading this when it was an online comic book the has changed a few things here and there but it still is very good and I can't wait for the next one to come out.
I started reading this when it was an online comic book the has changed a few things here and there but it still is very good and I can't wait for the next one to come out.
May 14, 2016
This is such an adorable and beautifully drawn kid's book! Great book for young readers and little ones to be read to. Best part is that this is just the beginning of Red's story. So, if you love her, there is more to come.
January 30, 2016
Marvelous kid's graphic!
December 17, 2017
Alright, I'm not gonna beat around the bush: I FRIGGIN' LOVE THIS SERIES.
The writing is clever, the characters are cute, everything is creative and funny, I can tell there's a deeper arc going on here, EVERYTHING is just so creative and freshl!!
And the artwork? The artwork is the kind of immersive experience that reminds you WHY graphic novels exist. **Hint: It isn't just to accommodate lazy readers or make comics sound "more respectable".**
Most of the children's graphic novels I follow are kind of shallow or cliche with only artwork going for them. But this is different, and I love it. If you want to feel like your reading a really good cartoon, I very much recommend this series.
The writing is clever, the characters are cute, everything is creative and funny, I can tell there's a deeper arc going on here, EVERYTHING is just so creative and freshl!!
And the artwork? The artwork is the kind of immersive experience that reminds you WHY graphic novels exist. **Hint: It isn't just to accommodate lazy readers or make comics sound "more respectable".**
Most of the children's graphic novels I follow are kind of shallow or cliche with only artwork going for them. But this is different, and I love it. If you want to feel like your reading a really good cartoon, I very much recommend this series.
February 21, 2016
High praise indeed reminding me of Mark Crilley's Akiko mixed with Mike Mahaik's Cleopatra in Space with a touch of Bone!
December 21, 2016
Full review with teaching guide: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=1...
April 25, 2016
A solid start to what looks to be a fun sci-fi series.
June 7, 2016
Recommended for those who like Zita the Space Girl and the humor of Amelia Rules.
October 30, 2018
I really liked this book! It was cute and interesting. I loved the artwork, and the characters!
I loved the story, and the personal growth "Red" goes through. I'm curious to see where the story goes from here, how she will adapt to the challenges to come, and what friendships she and the others might make along the way.
I loved the story, and the personal growth "Red" goes through. I'm curious to see where the story goes from here, how she will adapt to the challenges to come, and what friendships she and the others might make along the way.
March 13, 2022
I read this with my 6 year old. We loved it. She is such a cool and funny character.
Red is living in a foster home with no real b family or home to call her own. When she's abducted by aliens she ultimately is given the chance to have a place to call home.
We look forward to reading the next two books in the series
Red is living in a foster home with no real b family or home to call her own. When she's abducted by aliens she ultimately is given the chance to have a place to call home.
We look forward to reading the next two books in the series
October 6, 2023
Very, very funny!!!
April 10, 2018
I read this aloud to my 5 year old and I was just as engrossed as he was! Great storytelling, beautiful art.
April 4, 2018
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17/20 - Une mise en bouche qui m'a donné le sourire, je suis curieuse de lire la suite !
17/20 - Une mise en bouche qui m'a donné le sourire, je suis curieuse de lire la suite !
November 17, 2016
Red is minutes away from going to a place for troubled kids instead of back to her foster home. Granted, she did run away from the foster family, but they honestly weren't all that bad. And they're way better than some home for troubled kids. When an alien spaceship turns up and takes the cop's car with her in it, it looks like Red has a whole new set of problems. The ship crashes not too long after she wakes up, and Red along with a rag-tag group of aliens from all over have to figure out how to survive. Red goes exploring on the new planet and runs into a grumpy dog-like alien who is some kind of ranger/look out. Will he help them, or let them whither away?
There's this old movie from 1964 starring Carey Grant and Leslie Caron called Father Goose. It's about a grouchy middle aged man put on a deserted island in the Pacific during WWII to be a lookout for the allies. He's quite happy being alone. Then a teacher and her schoolgirl charges are castaway nearby when their evacuation transport gets sunk. He rescues them and is then told by HQ that he has to keep them safe and with him till who knows when. He first thinks he might lose it and kill them all, but of course, he eventually develops a soft spot for them. Funny movie with a little heart. It's a family favorite, but not all that well known now.
I hadn't thought of Father Goose in quite a while. But once Red and gang crashed on the planet and she ran into the grouchy dog character, I thought I started to notice some references to Father Goose. But what's the likelihood? Surely I was imagining things. And then HQ refers to the grouchy dog as "Goose" and I realized I had been right. It really was a Father Goose reference! I did a little nerdy celebration, and my opinion of Eddie Pittman and this book bumped up a few notches. Now, you don't have to know anything about Father Goose to enjoy this, but those who do may enjoy it a bit more. Hand this to any middle grade scifi fan or graphic novel fan. Beyond it's classic movie references it is a fun space adventure with a spunky main character and a world that still begs for lots more exploring. We get a tiny taste for what's going on, but there's so many more questions I have. The illustration style is fun and cartoon-like. Can't wait for more adventures with Red.
Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content or decency issues. Alien abduction, scary alien threats, and a spaceship crash, but it doesn't appear that anyone is seriously hurt.
There's this old movie from 1964 starring Carey Grant and Leslie Caron called Father Goose. It's about a grouchy middle aged man put on a deserted island in the Pacific during WWII to be a lookout for the allies. He's quite happy being alone. Then a teacher and her schoolgirl charges are castaway nearby when their evacuation transport gets sunk. He rescues them and is then told by HQ that he has to keep them safe and with him till who knows when. He first thinks he might lose it and kill them all, but of course, he eventually develops a soft spot for them. Funny movie with a little heart. It's a family favorite, but not all that well known now.
I hadn't thought of Father Goose in quite a while. But once Red and gang crashed on the planet and she ran into the grouchy dog character, I thought I started to notice some references to Father Goose. But what's the likelihood? Surely I was imagining things. And then HQ refers to the grouchy dog as "Goose" and I realized I had been right. It really was a Father Goose reference! I did a little nerdy celebration, and my opinion of Eddie Pittman and this book bumped up a few notches. Now, you don't have to know anything about Father Goose to enjoy this, but those who do may enjoy it a bit more. Hand this to any middle grade scifi fan or graphic novel fan. Beyond it's classic movie references it is a fun space adventure with a spunky main character and a world that still begs for lots more exploring. We get a tiny taste for what's going on, but there's so many more questions I have. The illustration style is fun and cartoon-like. Can't wait for more adventures with Red.
Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content or decency issues. Alien abduction, scary alien threats, and a spaceship crash, but it doesn't appear that anyone is seriously hurt.
March 18, 2018
Excellent!! No a fan of Sci-fi, but this book grabbed my attention and kept it! Wanting more! Good story line!
October 4, 2016
A charming book that may well slot into my favorites list if the rest of the series continues along the same vibrant, engaging path. I can't give five stars to a single installment, not when it ends on such an open note, paving the way for Book Two's 2017 release. It does stand well on its own, though, and I'm eager to see what comes next.
There are a few things I look for when I'm reading graphic novels, and Eddie Pittman hits all the right notes. Red's Planet has appealing art, excellent character designs, snappy and intelligent dialogue, and a tightly-knit plot. So many graphic novels, even the massively popular ones, fall down in one of these areas. Plot tends to be the primary offender, since it's far too common to assume writing for younger audiences means the story itself doesn't actually matter. I was pleasantly surprised by Pittman's polished creativity, and glad that this caught my eye (across the room, in a crowded bookstore, one of my favorite kinds of moments).
I feel satisfied, for the moment, by the introductions to each of the characters, but I'm looking forward to learning more about them. That's exactly what should happen in the first book of a series such as this. I'm curious about what happened to Red's family, what she prefers to be called - she spends her time expressing irritation over the too-obvious nickname, but doesn't take a firm stand on what she wants her identity to be - and how she'll adapt to life outside of Earth. Will she want to go "home," when there's nothing back on Earth that's earned that name, or will she embrace this new life, and the potential for new friends?
So many questions, and hopefully many answers to come in Pittman's next work.
There are a few things I look for when I'm reading graphic novels, and Eddie Pittman hits all the right notes. Red's Planet has appealing art, excellent character designs, snappy and intelligent dialogue, and a tightly-knit plot. So many graphic novels, even the massively popular ones, fall down in one of these areas. Plot tends to be the primary offender, since it's far too common to assume writing for younger audiences means the story itself doesn't actually matter. I was pleasantly surprised by Pittman's polished creativity, and glad that this caught my eye (across the room, in a crowded bookstore, one of my favorite kinds of moments).
I feel satisfied, for the moment, by the introductions to each of the characters, but I'm looking forward to learning more about them. That's exactly what should happen in the first book of a series such as this. I'm curious about what happened to Red's family, what she prefers to be called - she spends her time expressing irritation over the too-obvious nickname, but doesn't take a firm stand on what she wants her identity to be - and how she'll adapt to life outside of Earth. Will she want to go "home," when there's nothing back on Earth that's earned that name, or will she embrace this new life, and the potential for new friends?
So many questions, and hopefully many answers to come in Pittman's next work.
March 2, 2018
This was such a cute story! I loved the artwork and color scheme. I read it in about an hour and loved it! Highly recommend!!
December 27, 2016
Sci-Fi story about a spunky young girl who is transported to a ship and finds herself stranded on a planet with aliens from across the galaxy. Lots of humour and great dialogue between the aliens and the main character. There's a great action sequence involving strange little blue aliens with giant teeth chasing "Red" and her friends - largely a volume of set up and world building. Looking forward to getting to the meat of the story in the next volume.
November 18, 2016
Thoroughly enjoyable. This graphic novel is teeming with a solid blend of humor and really like able characters . Can't wait for book 2.
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