About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling restless with rules or needs a high-energy outlet for their budding sense of irony and rebellion. It is the perfect antidote to 'perfect student' pressure, offering a safe space for kids to explore subversive humor and the thrill of outsmarting authority figures. The story follows Sardine, her cousin Louie, and Captain Yellow Shoulder as they traverse the galaxy to thwart the absurdly villainous Supermuscleman. While the setting is intergalactic, the emotional core is about independence and the joy of creative problem-solving. This sixth volume continues the series' tradition of fast-paced, surreal vignettes that prioritize fun and friendship over traditional lessons. It is developmentally appropriate for elementary and early middle schoolers who enjoy slapstick comedy, gross-out humor, and seeing kids take the lead in a chaotic world. Parents will appreciate how it encourages reluctant readers through its vibrant, kinetic artwork and sophisticated vocabulary buried within the jokes.
