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The Bark in Space: Book 5 by Trina Robbins

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3.0

Bradley, the dog, has been abducted by aliens! Luckily, Bradley’s human companion, Raf, has just invented a dog-to-human translator, which comes in handy as Raf and Megan seek to rescue Bradley.

Robbins is a giant in the comics community, and in her “Chicagoland Detective Agency” series, she contributes to the growing cornucopia of great children’s graphic novels. This is the fifth volume in that series, and as such, wastes no time introducing the three primary characters.

Bradley, the dog, is uniquely intelligent and capable of speaking in human English, a skill which comes in handy as the team solves each graphic novel’s mystery. The series is illustrated in an accessible, readable style and the storyline is engaging and fast-paced. Although the series may not be an essential addition for every library, in libraries serving kids who like dogs and mysteries, this will be a nice selection for a well-rounded graphic novel section.
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