About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with a playground rivalry or feels overwhelmed by the pressure to be the best in a group. It is particularly helpful for kids who find it difficult to collaborate with peers they do not naturally like. This high-energy graphic novel follows the students of Astronaut Academy on summer vacation, where a relaxing trip to Beach Planet turns into a crisis when a volcano threatens everyone. The story emphasizes how diverse personalities must harmonize to solve big problems. Parents will appreciate the way Dave Roman uses absurdist humor and sci-fi stakes to model healthy conflict resolution. By watching rivals like Hakata Soy and Rick Raven navigate their differences, middle-grade readers see that you do not have to be best friends with someone to work effectively with them. It is a lighthearted yet meaningful tool for discussing social dynamics, jealousy, and the importance of looking past first impressions.
