Description
In Binky's third adventure, our intrepid, sometimes accident-prone hero is shaken out of his routine when he's forced to contend with Gracie, a dainty striped foster kitty who comes to live at Binky's space station (aka his home at 42 Sentinel Parkway). Binky instantly resents the new arrival, whose cute face and perfect manners are downright annoying. Indeed, Gracie seems too perfect. So Binky decides to do some undercover investigating and discovers a shocking truth about the family guest. Soon Binky is thrust full-throttle into a situation that puts all his Space Cat skills to the ultimate test!
Contributor Notes
Ashley Spires grew up in the Pacific Northwest, the supposed stomping grounds of Bigfoot. She is the author and illustrator of a number of books for children, including Small Saul and the Adventures of Binky the Space Cat. She was the recipient of the 2011 Silver Birch Express Award and the 2011 Hackmatack Award for Binky the Space Cat and was shortlisted for a Joe Shuster Comics for Kids Award and an Eisner Award for Binky Under Pressure. Ashley currently lives in British Columbia.
Ashley Spires grew up in the Pacific Northwest, the supposed stomping grounds of Bigfoot. She is the author and illustrator of a number of books for children, including Small Saul and the Adventures of Binky the Space Cat. She was the recipient of the 2011 Silver Birch Express Award and the 2011 Hackmatack Award for Binky the Space Cat and was shortlisted for a Joe Shuster Comics for Kids Award and an Eisner Award for Binky Under Pressure. Ashley currently lives in British Columbia.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 7 to 10
- Grade:
- 2 to 5
- Reading age:
- 7 to 10
Awards
- Winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, Starred Selection, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Editorial Reviews
Fans will celebrate; aliens will quiver in fright.
— Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
Another winning entry in the series .... Sure to be a hit with graphic-novel fans and cat lovers.
— School Library Journal
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Librarian review
Binky Under Pressure (A Binky Adventure)
With the arrival of Gracie, an adorable new kitty, in his space station, Binky’s life gets turned upside-down. When he discovers Gracie’s true identity, his space-cat skills are put to the ultimate test, and Binky’s not sure he’s doing so well. But when their space station is attacked by aliens, Binky and Gracie must work together to save the day. Book Three in the series.
Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. Fall, 2012.
