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 at the publisher’s website.
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
Mowll, Joshua
“The Great Space Race”
Walker Books
2010
ISBN13: 978-1-406-30937-9
Publisher’s Web Site
Bishop, Gavin
“Kiwi Moon”
Random House NZ
2005 (2009)
ISBN13: 978-1-869-79074-5
Publisher’s Web Site
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
Stilton, Téa
“Les Tea Sisters, Tome 8: Destination Étoiles”
Albin Michel Jeunese
2008
ISBN13: 978-2-226-19549-4
Publisher’s Web Site
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 kids are done, as it gets pretty much everything right.
Sims, Leslie. Illus. by David Semple
“Moon Zoom”
Usborne Publishing
2010
ISBN13: 978-1-409-50710-9
Publisher’s Web Site
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 auction and I had to go through a bidding war to get it for the Lunar Library, but I think it’s a terrific addition to the Lunar art collection.
Land, Dave & the Fillbach Brothers
“Werewolves on the Moon: versus Vampires” #3 of 3
Dark Horse Publishing
08/2009
Publisher’s Web Site
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 to make them famous with a performance as the first band on the Moon. They get there, but they should have read their contract a bit more carefully.
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!“
Cosgrove/Hall Productions
“Danger Mouse: Project Moon”
Freemantle Home Entertainment
1983 (2002)
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 it appealing to younger audiences, but the story is subtle enough for adults to enjoy. Spanning the years from the 1939 World’s Fair in NYC to beyond the world of tomorrow, this one is clearly a labor of love, but also of genius. It serves as touching testimony to the fact that while yesterday may be forever lost to us, tomorrow never is. There’s no question this one gets a Full Moon at perigee rating. You owe it to yourself to check this one out.
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.
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, character archetype caricatures, enough violations of physics to send purists into conniptions, and C-level acting. But…it’s Fun! I mean - puppies! Scrabbling around in a space ship and walking on the Moon! Kiddie level thrills and suspense. This one is G-rated Full Moon family fun!
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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 in the reviews. I was a bit put off by the fact that the characters’ teeth and tongues didn’t seem to be anchored to anything in the head, and in some shots the heads could be seen to be empty wireframes.
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 quite looking forward to this one. Young Blair is being dragged by her parents off to the Moon (a situation not unfamiliar to us military brats, who lose all of our friends again and again…), but a tragedy soon tests her fealty to her new home.
[Update: I recently got my copy from the publisher, and it looks like Amazon has them in stock as well. Just in time for the holidays!]
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’.
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 supply the remedy for your Choose-Your-Own-Moon-Adventure need.
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 track down a copy. Both 4 & 5 continue the story with beautiful visuals and great endings.
Katsuhiko Chiba
“Freedom 4″
Honneamise/Bandai Visual
2006 (2008)
Publisher’s Web Site
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!
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