Book details
Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall! (Marvel Middle Grade Novel)
Description
After battling deadly space piranhas in Sector 7 of the Cosmos, Rocket and Groot crash-land on a planet made entirely of strip malls!There are dry cleaners, nail salons, 99 cent stores, 98 cent stores, chain restaurants,and maniacal robots bent on customer service. Sounds like paradise, right?Wrong. It doesn't take long for Rocket to discover that the place is infested with raccoon-eating toilets! That's right. KILLER toilets! Badly injured from the piranha fight, the totally-butt-kicking-duo have no ship, no guns, no money, no food, no water . . . BUT . . they have each other. Oh, and Veronica,the totally awesome super-intelligent tape dispenser!! (She told us to say that). Told through the eyes of Rocket, STRANDED ON PLANET STRIP MALL features simple black-and-white drawings throughout, as Rocket uses a space stylus to express his adventures, visually, while Veronica, their space recording companion, lays out the adventure in text! Granted, the drawings are done by a space Raccoo
Age
7-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
224 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Adventure: The book offers an exciting and action-packed adventure featuring beloved characters from the Marvel universe, Rocket Raccoon and Groot. It's a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the duo's escapades on a strange planet.
- Humor and Wit: Tom Angleberger is known for his humorous writing style, and this book is no exception. The witty banter between Rocket and Groot, combined with the quirky situations they find themselves in, provides plenty of laughs and entertainment.
- Character Development: Despite being a middle-grade novel, the characters are well-developed, and readers can explore the friendship and dynamics between Rocket and Groot. It's a great way to delve deeper into their personalities beyond what is seen in the movies and comics.
- Creative Illustrations: The book is interspersed with creative illustrations that bring the story to life. These visuals help readers imagine the world and characters, making the reading experience more immersive and enjoyable for middle-grade audiences.