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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Re-read 2020. This was just a blast of hot dogs, princesses, adventure, and THE ULTIMATE EVIL! I had a lot of fun reading it and I definitely agree with the me of 2015. It did feel like a sequel which is a shame. But other than that I am glad I have a chance to re-read this one. *dances*
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4.5 stars. Amazing fun space adventure + hot dogs. <3
Though at times I must say I thought I had the sequel, a lot of stuff is still a mystery (like why our main character isn’t on earth or what happened to the pirate career of his friend), which is a shame. :( Maybe we will get some answers in the second book.
This will be a like/dislike review, I still want to write one, but I just can’t write one that is like I normally write my reviews. So here goes!
Like:
-Hot dogs!
-Hot dogs restaurant in space!
-Battles in all sorts of silly manners.
-Battles in the form of a game (which I also want to play, like now!).
-Interesting and varied characters. We got a retired pirate, a earth kid, an evil princess. What could possibly go wrong there? Right?
-Lovely illustrations on each and every page, and in each and every nook and cranny.
-Story told through images + text which is just a brilliant idea. Switching it makes it all the better.
-Space! I loved the map at the end which showed us how the world looked, where everything was that we encountered in this book. Though I never believe it can be that small.
-Evil characters.
-Monsters.
-Characters who change into something different. It doesn’t always fit, but in this story it was perfect.
-Great and interesting story which captivated me from the start to the end.
-Hilarious power names for moves.
-Gaming!
-Super Hot Dogs
-Zombie Pirates!
I may have missed some, but I think I got most of my likes. :)
Didn’t like:
-The fact it felt like this was a book 2. I kept checking to see if I had the right book, or that I missed something.
-Which was caused by the fact that our two main characters seem to have a big history that they won’t tell.
-For instance the Space Pirate, why did he retire?
-What happened to Earth? Why is Cosmoe now wandering around managing a hot dog stand? Where are the other humans?
So all in all, this was a 99% good book, with just a few little things that I didn’t like. I will be continuing this series, and I will eagerly wait for book 2.
Would I recommend this one? Yes!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
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4.5 stars. Amazing fun space adventure + hot dogs. <3
Though at times I must say I thought I had the sequel, a lot of stuff is still a mystery (like why our main character isn’t on earth or what happened to the pirate career of his friend), which is a shame. :( Maybe we will get some answers in the second book.
This will be a like/dislike review, I still want to write one, but I just can’t write one that is like I normally write my reviews. So here goes!
Like:
-Hot dogs!
-Hot dogs restaurant in space!
-Battles in all sorts of silly manners.
-Battles in the form of a game (which I also want to play, like now!).
-Interesting and varied characters. We got a retired pirate, a earth kid, an evil princess. What could possibly go wrong there? Right?
-Lovely illustrations on each and every page, and in each and every nook and cranny.
-Story told through images + text which is just a brilliant idea. Switching it makes it all the better.
-Space! I loved the map at the end which showed us how the world looked, where everything was that we encountered in this book. Though I never believe it can be that small.
-Evil characters.
-Monsters.
-Characters who change into something different. It doesn’t always fit, but in this story it was perfect.
-Great and interesting story which captivated me from the start to the end.
-Hilarious power names for moves.
-Gaming!
-Super Hot Dogs
-Zombie Pirates!
I may have missed some, but I think I got most of my likes. :)
Didn’t like:
-The fact it felt like this was a book 2. I kept checking to see if I had the right book, or that I missed something.
-Which was caused by the fact that our two main characters seem to have a big history that they won’t tell.
-For instance the Space Pirate, why did he retire?
-What happened to Earth? Why is Cosmoe now wandering around managing a hot dog stand? Where are the other humans?
So all in all, this was a 99% good book, with just a few little things that I didn’t like. I will be continuing this series, and I will eagerly wait for book 2.
Would I recommend this one? Yes!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
filemanager's review against another edition
DNF @ Page 92.
This book just got weird, and when the zombie space pirates showed up, my son was out.
This book just got weird, and when the zombie space pirates showed up, my son was out.
danicamidlil's review against another edition
Just can't finish this.
Every sentence is an exclamation. I don't think my blood pressure can take it.
Every sentence is an exclamation. I don't think my blood pressure can take it.
sundaydutro's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
4.0
My 7yo and 4yo loved it. I laughed a few times.
atlantic_reader_wannabe's review against another edition
3.0
This book was really good. It had great humour, amazing artwork and fun story line! It was fun to read and it was hard to put down!
*won on GoodReads First Reads*
*won on GoodReads First Reads*
housedesignerking's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
In a screw-adulthood moment, I bought one of this book's sequels, not knowing it was a sequel. Ended up reserving this first one at the library, and it's definitely not what I was expecting. Admittedly, at first, this was a little difficult to get into, but that didn't last long. There's Cosmoe (the Earth boy), Big Humphree (a 127 Bronkle-year-old Bronkle alien from the planet Bronkellia), and Princess Dagger (the heir to the intergalactic throne of evil and Evil Queen Dagger's daughter; assuming this may be a female Sr.,/Jr., situation). Cosmoe and Humphree (aka Humps) have a "mega dog" (a huge hotdog in a bun) and it is stolen by someone in what looks like a grim reaper getup. It's revealed to be Princess Dagger, but only after Cosmoe lassoed her with Goober: a rubbery, elastic blob powered by Cosmoe's adrenaline, and is gonna be around Cosmoe's wrist "forever". Naturally, this upsets the Evil Queen and she sends out her Royal Navy/Armada.
It's absolutely ridiculous...
...and I loved it.
This is such a goofy, kooky, irreverent story. The characters are likable. Even the villains and thieves are. Typically, I read stuff that is much more serious than this or at least stuff that isn't kooky. But like I said, this was a 'screw adulthood' thing, and I absolutely loved it. 5 stars.
It's absolutely ridiculous...
...and I loved it.
This is such a goofy, kooky, irreverent story. The characters are likable. Even the villains and thieves are. Typically, I read stuff that is much more serious than this or at least stuff that isn't kooky. But like I said, this was a 'screw adulthood' thing, and I absolutely loved it. 5 stars.
bookreeader's review against another edition
3.0
I wouldn't have thought it possible! Vincent Martella manages to successfully narrate a graphic novel for kids -- and keep it exciting! With lots of space sound effects and onomatopoeia (just like the old action-packed comics we loved) Vincent presents a cast of crazy characters who battle for the map to the Ultimate Evil! Cosmoe the Earth-Boy is irreverent, fearless and snarky! With his sidekick Big Humphree and the maybe-evil Princess Dagger,he travels the galaxy, selling hot dogs from their Neon Wiener, battling zombie pirates and playing the ultimate interactive video game!! Check out more action at www.funbrain.com/galactichotdogs
erin_reads_boooks's review against another edition
4.0
Andrew gives this 4/5 stars
This was a fun book to read with him. Cosmoe the Earth Boy has a space food truck where he slings Galatic Hotdogs. Cosmoe, an (former?) evil princess, and an ex space pirate get up to adventure trying to save the universe. With phrases like: oh smudge, what the butt, and slinging weiners, I'm not sure how any boy could NOT enjoy this book
This was a fun book to read with him. Cosmoe the Earth Boy has a space food truck where he slings Galatic Hotdogs. Cosmoe, an (former?) evil princess, and an ex space pirate get up to adventure trying to save the universe. With phrases like: oh smudge, what the butt, and slinging weiners, I'm not sure how any boy could NOT enjoy this book