Synopses & Reviews
Zack tries to help Drake learn to swim in this chapter book adventureand#8212;but is he in over his head?andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Zack is surprised when he discovers that his best friend Drake doesnand#8217;t know how to swim! With a little patience and some help, Zack has Drake splashing around in the water in no time. But swimming is another matter. Will Drake overcome his fear and learn how to swim in time for another galactic adventure?andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Galaxy Zack chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Review
andquot;The cartoon-style illustrations are amusing and plentiful and will attract reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike.andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journal
andquot;Readers new to chapter books and who like to laugh often will most likely find Willyand#39;s story peppered with just enough silly humor to keep the pages turning. andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;Effortlessly diverse in open, friendly ways...the two stories of bold adventurers headed back toward home are exhilarating. Readers seeking a speedy space thrilled and fans of Trineand#39;s other series will be well pleased with this outing.andquot;
andmdash;Bulletin
Synopsis
Zack tries to help Drake learn to swim in this chapter book adventure but is he in over his head?
Zack is surprised when he discovers that his best friend Drake doesn t know how to swim With a little patience and some help, Zack has Drake splashing around in the water in no time. But swimming is another matter. Will Drake overcome his fear and learn how to swim in time for another galactic adventure?
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Galaxy Zack chapter books are perfect for beginning readers."
Synopsis
Willy Maykitand#160;is stranded on Planet Edand#160;during a class trip to outer space. But will he be able to outwit the monsters inhabiting Ed and find his way back home?
Synopsis
Earth-dwelling fourth-grader Willy Maykit couldnand#8217;t be more excited about his school field trip to Planet Ed. Willyand#8217;s class will blast off for the afternoon, learn about outer space, and be home in time for dinner. But when he wanders off on his own, Willy ends up being left behind on Ed! Can Willy, along with his classmate Cindy and an alien boy named Norp, outsmart the big hungry monsters on Ed until someone rescues them? With a little help from an android who likes knock-knock jokes and a seagull with terrific aim, they just might!
About the Author
Ray Oandrsquo;Ryan has loved space stories ever since he watched the very first episode of andlt;iandgt;Star Trekandlt;/iandgt;. He loves to imagine what traveling across the galaxy might be like and is a bit jealous of Galaxy Zack in this regard. Ray lives in the beautiful Catskill Mountains in upstate New York with his wife and two lovable, zany cats named Stitch and The Way.Colin Jack is originally from Vancouver, Canada, and has illustrated several childrenand#8217;s books. He currently works at DreamWorks Animation as a story artist and character designer and lives in the Bay Area with his wife and two sons.