Fluffy Vandermere, the cat sergeant in charge of P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the
Universe Ready for Space Travel), works tirelessly to protect the world
from alien (aka bug) domination. It's a big job. "The whole planet is
Fluffy's space station. All the people in the world are his humans. And
every space pet out there is his responsibility." Now, suddenly and
without warning, Fluffy discovers P.U.R.S.T. headquarters, the most
secure building in the world, is under attack by an angry swarm of
insects, and they're armed with every cat's worst nightmare --- spray
bottles! Warding off this level of terrifying invasion will require
cunning, skill, ingenuity and the ability to move quickly. Fluffy's been
out of the field and at his desk job for quite some time now --- is he
up to this massive challenge? You bet he is! This hysterical graphic
novel by talented artist Ashley Spires is a spin-off from her successful
Binky Adventure series (Binky is a member of P.U.R.S.T.). Just as in the
Binky books, dry wit and slapstick humor abound here as the animals
oh-so-seriously go about their jobs --- with the occasional bathroom
break, of course. The artwork, presented in many images per page, deftly
conveys loads of action, emotional drama and physical comedy. This is a
perfect book for emerging readers who are looking for something more
challenging than a picture book that doesn't have too much text. The
irresistible Fluffy also does a terrific job of showcasing lessons on
the character attributes of individual responsibility, determination and
courage.
