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Mr. Puffball #3
Escape from Castaway Island
All paws on deck! Everyone’s favorite Hollywood cat is ready for his big break in the final book of the Mr. Puffball trilogy.
Purr-fect for middle grade fans of highly illustrated, funny series such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Origami Yoda, My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish, and The Popularity Papers.
After travelling the country as El Gato’s stunt cat for way too long, Mr. Puffball is ready for his BIG break—and what’s bigger than REALITY TV?
He’ll kick butt on Feline Ninja Warrior and even bake his way to victory on Celebrity Birthday Cake Wars. But real opportunity knocks when Mr. Puffball lands a leading role on Castaway Island. Get ready for major island drama!
Mr. Puffball uses his wits, killer stunt moves, and even bigger heart to conquer the challenges of the wilderness, and yes—this just might be his ticket to the red carpet.
With hilarity, a cat-tastic cast, hysterical outtakes, and punchline puns, the Mr. Puffball books will knock your paws off!
Purr-fect for middle grade fans of highly illustrated, funny series such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Origami Yoda, My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish, and The Popularity Papers.
After travelling the country as El Gato’s stunt cat for way too long, Mr. Puffball is ready for his BIG break—and what’s bigger than REALITY TV?
He’ll kick butt on Feline Ninja Warrior and even bake his way to victory on Celebrity Birthday Cake Wars. But real opportunity knocks when Mr. Puffball lands a leading role on Castaway Island. Get ready for major island drama!
Mr. Puffball uses his wits, killer stunt moves, and even bigger heart to conquer the challenges of the wilderness, and yes—this just might be his ticket to the red carpet.
With hilarity, a cat-tastic cast, hysterical outtakes, and punchline puns, the Mr. Puffball books will knock your paws off!
240 pages, Hardcover
Published April 24, 2018
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About the author
Constance Lombardo
7 books79 followersI an the author/illustrator of the middle grade series starring Mr. Puffball. My first picture book, Everybody Says Meow, has cats AND a dog, a duck, and more (and I drew them!) My other two picture books are Tiny Spoon vs Little Fork (illustrated by Dan and Jason,) and Itty Bitty Betty Blob (illustrated by Micah Player.)
I like bookstores, museums non-scary movies, swimming holes, and taking walks with my old beagle, Louie.
I like bookstores, museums non-scary movies, swimming holes, and taking walks with my old beagle, Louie.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
May 7, 2018
My 9 year old son said that this is his favorite of the Mr. Puffball books. He and his friends love reading this series. I've read them too, and it's really funny.
April 28, 2019
Just as awesome as the last two! I absolutely love this series and I highly recommend it to everyone out there.
April 29, 2021
This book was amazing
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May 6, 2018Sometimes, our dreams come true--and we become less dreamy!
Mr. Puffball is a cat who does not shy away from working hard to achieve his dreams, a cat-astic trait. Less wonderful? Mr. Puffball's change in paw-sonality when he becomes famous and forgets to be the good friend he's always been.
When a reality show on a "stranded" island goes to the dogs (or monkeys), will Mr. Puffball see the error of his ways and win back the friendships he's taken for granted?
Read the explosive finale of the Mr. Puffball trilogy to find out!
Mr. Puffball is a cat who does not shy away from working hard to achieve his dreams, a cat-astic trait. Less wonderful? Mr. Puffball's change in paw-sonality when he becomes famous and forgets to be the good friend he's always been.
When a reality show on a "stranded" island goes to the dogs (or monkeys), will Mr. Puffball see the error of his ways and win back the friendships he's taken for granted?
Read the explosive finale of the Mr. Puffball trilogy to find out!
July 6, 2018
Mr. Puffball desires fame and fortune, but he knows his friends are what matter the most. In the third book in this series, Mr. Puffball is starring in a reality show, Celebrity Castaway Island, along with his feline friends, some who seem more like frenemies. As Mr. Puffball tries not to get voted off the island there is lots of adventure, mishaps, and humor. This is a series I'll recommend to readers who enjoy illustrated novels and fun stories that make them laugh. My book review group, #BookExcursion, received a copy of this book to review from the author.
July 8, 2018
Mr. Puffball is back with another hilarious adventure! Fans of the series will love this newest installment of Mr. Puffball's antics, which this time take him to a desert island. Mr. Puffball's endearing charm and Hollywood ambitions are his compass as he navigates the choppy waters of reality TV. Some of his best friends (and frenemies) are on board for this journey. Chuckles and puns galore- a delightful read for all ages!
September 16, 2018
The third time for Mr. Puffball is a charm. He continues to have us falling in love with his silly antics and fun word play.
Charming illustrations add just the right tone for this fabulous read.
Charming illustrations add just the right tone for this fabulous read.
March 10, 2024
Parts of it were funny, and the wordplay was clever. But I couldn't stomach the Castaway Island setting.
June 21, 2018
For fans of this fun Mr. Puffball series, comes the third installment. My book group, #BookRelays, was sent a review copy to share. More fun jokes and laughs as Mr. Puffball winds up on a reality TV show. These books are pretty popular among fourth and fifth graders, and I'm sure this one will be as well.
May 26, 2018
Mr. Puffball: Escape from Castaway Island is full of magic. It’s not just the slyly adorable artwork or the tongue in cheek narrative. The magic is in the details! Kids will read every word, not wanting to miss details like adding a bucket of butter for cake batter or the chattering of dolphins, written as “cute dolphin noises.” As a reformed cat-hater, (yes, Mr. Puffball brought me to the other side), I was sad to see the story end. Maybe cutie pie Pickles will carry on the adventure. I hope so!
June 3, 2018
** I received a free copy of this book through a Goodreads giveaway. **
This is an adorable book perfect for readers of the Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, and Stick Cat & Stick Dog books. The lesson about friends coming first is just subtle enough to not detract from the fun of the story.
This is an adorable book perfect for readers of the Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, and Stick Cat & Stick Dog books. The lesson about friends coming first is just subtle enough to not detract from the fun of the story.
July 11, 2018
Mr. Puffball is a Hollywood stunt cat. He joins and wins both celebrity reality shows Celebrity Birthday Cake Wars and Feline Ninja Warrior, but loses connections with his friends in the process. For the chance to win two million dollars and reunite with his friends, Mr. Puffball signs on for Celebrity Castaway Island. There are inevitable competitions with hut-building, bug-eating and relic-finding, but ultimately the cats organize a mutiny and scare the unscrupulous director off the island with the help of not-so-scary monkeys. Numerous cartoon panels and illustrations heighten the humor and action in this mostly trite story -- other feline celebrities are named Chris Purr-att and Benedict Cumbercat, for example. The cat friends are silly stereotypes, and the adorable kitten named Pickles is, of course, the most appealing. There are moderate laughs to be found here for readers who enjoyed the first two books in the series.
May 17, 2018
Mr. Puffball is at it again. Another hilarious romp with this feline gang. Laughed from start to finish.
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