Atlantyca, SpA “Thea Stilton and the Star Castaways” Scholastic, Inc. 06/2011 ISBN13: 978-0-545-22774-2 Librarian’s Note: The English language edition of the copy I picked up in France last year is finally out. I like the French title, “Destination the Stars” better than “Star Castaways”. So fresh it’s not yet up … Continue reading
Category Archives: Youth Moon Fiction
“Zac Power Test Drive: Zac’s Moon Trip”
Larry, H.I. “Zac Power Test Drive: Zac’s Moon Trip” hardie grant EGMONT 2009 ISBN13: 978-1-921-50203-3 Publisher’s Web Site Zac Power Website
“The Great Space Race”
Mowll, Joshua “The Great Space Race” Walker Books 2010 ISBN13: 978-1-406-30937-9 Publisher’s Web Site
“Kiwi Moon”
Bishop, Gavin “Kiwi Moon” Random House NZ 2005 (2009) ISBN13: 978-1-869-79074-5 Publisher’s Web Site
“Bob Moon et Titania: Une Base sur la Lune” (BD)
Wasterlain, Marc “Bob Moon et Titania: Une Base sur la Lune” Éditions Pan Pan 1972 (2009) N° 116 de 250 ISBN13: 978-2-960-05219-0 Publisher’s Web Site
“Les Tea Sisters, Tome 8: Destination Étoiles”
Stilton, Téa “Les Tea Sisters, Tome 8: Destination Étoiles” Albin Michel Jeunese 2008 ISBN13: 978-2-226-19549-4 Publisher’s Web Site
“Cosmic”
Boyce, Frank Cottrell “Cosmic” Walden Pond Press 2008 (2010) ISBN13: 978-0-061-83683-1 Publisher’s Web Site Librarian’s Note: Fresh out this week here in the U.S., so far (p. 49) this one is a brisk and engaging read. Make that a delightful read, and one that the grownups should read after their … Continue reading
“Moon Zoom”
Sims, Leslie. Illus. by David Semple “Moon Zoom” Usborne Publishing 2010 ISBN13: 978-1-409-50710-9 Publisher’s Web Site
“One Small Step” (art)
Clemens, Sarah “One Small Step” 2009 #22 of 250 Artist’s Web Site Librarian’s Note: I visited the Art Show while I was down at Armadillocon 31 to speak on the Return to the Moon panel, but wasn’t early enough to get the quick sale on this one. It went to … Continue reading
“Werewolves on the Moon versus Vampires #3″ (comic)
Land, Dave & the Fillbach Brothers “Werewolves on the Moon: versus Vampires†#3 of 3 Dark Horse Publishing 08/2009 Publisher’s Web Site
“Wandaba Style” (DVD)
Mutsuki, Juzo “Wandaba Style” IMAGICA Entertainment/ADV Films 2009 Publisher’s Web Site T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews Review AnimeNewsNetwork Review Revolution Science Fiction Review DVD Verdict Review Librarian’s Note: Billed as ‘Wacky Science Fiction Series’, this anime tells the story of Mix Juice, a girl group of wannabe pop stars, whose manager decides … Continue reading
“Werewolves on the Moon: versus Vampires #2″ (comic)
Land, Dave & the Fillbach Brothers “Werewolves on the Moon: versus Vampires” #2 of 3 Dark Horse Publishing 07/2009 Publisher’s Web Site “Features fan-favorite werewolves AND vampires now in an all-new lunar setting!“
“Danger Mouse: Project Moon” (DVD)
Cosgrove/Hall Productions “Danger Mouse: Project Moon” Freemantle Home Entertainment 1983 (2002)
“Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow?” (graphic novel)
Fies, Brian “Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow?” Abrams ComicArts 2009 ISBN13: 978-0-810-99636-6 Publisher’s Web Site Author’s Blog On-Line Preview Blast Magazine Interview Comic Book Resources Review Broken Frontier Review Sci-Fi Talk Podcast 2719 Hyperion Review Librarian’s Note: I am beyond impressed with this one. The graphic style makes … Continue reading
“Werewolves on the Moon: versus Vampires #1″ (comic)
Land, Dave. Illus. by Matt & Shawn Fillbach “Werewolves on the Moon: versus Vampires #1″ Dark Horse Comics 06/2009 Publisher’s Web Site Librarian’s Note: Not the first werewolves on our Moon story (q.v. Full Moon Fever), but certainly the goofiest of the lot.
“Space Buddies” (DVD)
Keystone Entertainment “Space Buddies” Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment 02/03/2009 Publisher’s Web Site Grasping for the Wind Review The Critical Critics Review About.com Review Mom’s Marbles Review (w/ coloring sheets) BlogCritics Review Librarian’s Note: The Moon! And Puppies! Has there ever been a cuter combination? It is 100% Disney formulaic, … Continue reading
“Fly Me to the Moon” (DVD)
Wave Pictures “Fly Me to the Moon” Summit Entertainment 12/2008 Universe Today Review The Space Review Review CinemaBlend.com Review Librarian’s Note: I’m a bit ambivalent about this one. It’s probably just dandy for its intended audience of 3-5 year olds, but beyond that it lacks heft, as can be noted … Continue reading
“Lunar Pioneers”
Black, Robert A. “Lunar Pioneers” Blue Works 2008 ISBN13: 978-1-590-92397-9 Publisher’s Web Site Author’s Web Site [Authographed copies available] The Space Show Interview Out of the Cradle Review Best of the Moon 2008 – Youth Moon Fiction Librarian’s Note: The author just sent me a copy for review, and I’m … Continue reading
“Planet Heroes: The Ace That Jumped Over the Moon” (DVD)
Fisher Price “Planet Heroes: The Ace That Jumped Over the Moon” Mattel Inc. 2008 ID: N5413-0910 Age: 3+ Publisher’s Web Site Librarian’s Note: The Lunar Library has all three episodes, but this is the only Moon-related one, and features Moon ‘Lunar’ helping out Earth ‘Ace’.
Choose Your Own Adventure #26: “Moon Quest”
Montgomery, Anson Choose Your Own Adventure #26: “Moon Quest” Chooseco 09/2008 ISBN13: 978-1-933-39026-0 Publisher’s Web Site Librarian’s Note: They’ve updated the illustrations, and it looks like several of the plotlines have changed. It’s not in the bookboxes yet (even the publisher doesn’t have it on their website), but Amazon can … Continue reading
Freedom 5 (DVD)
Katsuhiko Chiba “Freedom 5″ Honneamise/Bandai Visual 2006 (2008) Publisher’s Web Site Librarian’s Note: I’d pretty much give up on this one after my Update on space mange and anime when out of the blue I get a phone call from my local anime pop to tell me they’d managed to … Continue reading
Freedom 4 (DVD)
Katsuhiko Chiba “Freedom 4″ Honneamise/Bandai Visual 2006 (2008) Publisher’s Web Site
Summer Space Reading Camp 2008
Murphy, Ken Summer Space Reading Camp 2008 Summer 2008 Pt I: The New Moon Pt II: The Old Moon Pt III: The New High Frontier Pt IV: The Old High Frontier Pt V: Special Edition: Rocket Gyrls Reading Club
Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four #38 (comic)
Eliopolous Nolan Mari Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four #38 Marvel Publishing Inc. 09/2008 Publisher’s Web Site Librarian’s Note: The Fantastic Four travel to the Moon to face the ultimate challenge!
“One Small Step”
Kerr, P.B. “One Small Step” Margaret K. McElderry Books 2008 ISBN: 1-416-94213-0 Publisher’s Web Site commonsensemedia review A Space about Books about Space Review