Captain Raptor and the Moon Mystery [Hardcover]

Kevin O'Malley (Author), Patrick O'Brien (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2005 | Age Range: 5 - 10 years | Series: Captain Raptor

The planet Jurassica is in an uproar. An unidentified flying object has crashed into the mysterious moon of Eon. This looks like a job for ...

CAPTAIN RAPTOR!

... hero of a thousand space missions; champion of truth, justice, and dinosaurs in space throughout the galaxy!

If anyone can solve the terrible moon mystery, it's Captain Raptor and his fearless crew!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 4–An action-packed science-fiction romp starring a cast of dinosaur characters. When a mysterious object lands on one of Jurassica's moons, Captain Raptor and his crew set out in their spaceship to investigate. After narrowly escaping several dangerous situations, they land on Eon's surface and discover that an unfamiliar vessel has crashed nearby. During a tense confrontation between the dinosaurs and the newcomers, the alien leader is suddenly swept away by a winged "pteraspikadon." Captain Raptor quickly engages his blastobooster, rockets into the sky, and saves him. After properly greeting the human visitors and helping them get under way, the crew returns to the Megatooth and heads out for another adventure. Presented in comic-book style, this story blends an eye-catching layout with a quick-moving plot, tongue-in-cheek humor, and an imaginative setting. The text has a melodramatic tone that suits the tale perfectly. While much of the watercolor and gouache artwork consists of sequenced rectangles, occasional single- and double-page paintings open out the format and highlight important moments. The dinosaurs, who wear funky-looking space gear and have an endless supply of gadgets, are a blast. The bespectacled Professor Angleoptorous is part beast and part robot, while toothy Captain Raptor, in his shiny and spiky armor, has a real hero's elan. Sci-fi fans and dinophiles will eat this book up, and it might also capture the interest of reluctant readers.–Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal
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From the Inside Flap

The planet Jurassica is in an uproar. An unidentified flying object has crashed into the mysterious moon of Eon. This looks like a job for ...

 

CAPTAIN RAPTOR!

 

... hero of a thousand space missions; champion of truth, justice, and dinosaurs in space throughout the galaxy!

 

If anyone can solve the terrible moon mystery, it's Captain Raptor and his fearless crew!

 

Kevin O'Malley is the author and illustrator of more books than he should ever have been allowed to publish. This is the first project in which he has only been the writer. He and Patrick O'Brien have been friends for years, but he still can't believe how many liberties Patrick took trying to revise his text.

 

Kevin O'Malley lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with his wife and two sons.

 

Patrick O'Brien is the author and illustrator of nine books for children. He dreamed up the concept of dinosaurs in spacesuits many years ago, but it was the irrepressibly zany mind of Kevin O'Malley that finally created the interstellar hero Captain Raptor. For his part, Patrick still can't believe how many liberties Kevin took trying to revise his illustrations.

 

Patrick O'Brien lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with his wife and son.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 5 - 10 years
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walker Childrens (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802789358
• ISBN-13: 978-0802789358
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Children's Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Superheroes
  • #99 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Dinosaurs

More About the Author

Illustrator Kevin O'Malley has written and illustrated a number of books, including "Little Buggy Runs Away" and the Miss Malarkey books by Judy Finchler. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dinos in space, cool March 9, 2005

By Piratecat

Format:Hardcover

My seven year old son thinks this is the best book he has ever read. Combining dinosaurs with space travel is such a great idea. The artwork from O'Brien is as good as it gets. His other nonfiction illustrated books for kids are also fantastic. We really enjoyed the story in Captain Raptor, we look forward to the next installment in his adventures.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This needs to be a series. I would watch it every day. January 4, 2013

By K. Tapley

Format:Hardcover

My 6yo son checked this book out from the school library. When he took it out of his backpack and I saw the title, I said "Wow. That looks fun."

Oh, my word. It is SO much fun.

He has asked for it as a bedtime story every night for the last two weeks. It's not the best for bedtime, though, because you'll find yourself using ACTION HERO VOICES and gesturing wildly.

When we had guests over for New Year's Eve, he grabbed it, and demanded that a friend's date read it to him. She did, and when she was done, she ran into the kitchen and said "That book is awesome!". This caused other adults to go and look at it, and everyone agreed that it was an absolute blast to read aloud.

We have to return it on Tuesday. I'm really hoping the school has the other book in the series. If not, my son may get them as an early birthday present (not that early...he turns 7 at the end of January).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Get Enough! October 12, 2006

By Mojo Mama

Format:Hardcover

My five year old son LOVES this book. He's a HUGE Star Wars fan and adding dinosaurs into the space mix is a no fail combination for him. It's such an intelligent and original children's book--I just can't say enough about it. The book is written a bit like a comic book but much more readable for a younger crowd. It's such a fun read--I definitely don't have that "Oh boy, not THAT book again" feeling when he reaches for it for the 800th time. I hope this turns into a series!