Cosmic Creatures: The Friendly Firecat - by Tom Huddleston

Book Synopsis

Get ready for an out-of-this-world animal rescue adventure!

On a faraway planet, cute alien animals need help! Luckily, Charlie and her robot friend, Random, are ready for any rescue adventure. Charlie is on a special trip to see the migration of the firecats, the fastest animals on planet Vela! But when rustlers start kidnapping the cats, the herd stampede, and a sparkly little firekitten is left behind. Charlie and Random must come up with a plan to stop the rustlers and reunite the baby firecat with its family before it's too late. Fans of Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb will love Cosmic Creatures! Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, Cosmic Creatures is perfect for animal lovers ages 6+.

Look out for the other Cosmic Creatures stories:

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  The Runaway Rumblebear
  


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  The Helpful Hootpuff
  


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  The Snuggly Snowpop
  

Review Quotes

Gr 2-4-In this second space adventure in the "Cosmic Creatures" series, Charlie visits the planet Vela to visit her Aunt Leticia in Firecat Plains, named for the bright blue firecats that live there. Charlie and her family are observing the migration of the beautiful, cheetah-like creatures when they are suddenly spooked by a silver spaceship. The firecats stampede, causing an avalanche and damaging Charlie's ship. She and her robot companion must travel to the nearest town to get help. Along the way, they run into an injured baby firecat left behind, and a boy who is part of a group of exotic animal thieves. When Charlie and her companions are taken prisoner, she must find a way out and rescue the firecats that have been captured. All of the classic science fiction hallmarks are in place in this unique adventure tale introducing new planets and cute, exotic creatures. Sophy Williams's illustrations provide a compelling introduction to the robots and landscapes necessary for bringing the story to life. VERDICT Purchase where first chapter book adventure stories are in demand--School Library Journal

"All of the classic science fiction hallmarks are in place in this unique adventure tale introducing new planets and cute, exotic creatures."

--School Library Journal

About the Author

Tom Huddleston enjoys writing adventure stories of all kinds, especially science fiction and fantasy. He is a journalist, a musician, and the author of several books for both children and adults. He lives with his family in London, England.

Sophy Williams has lived in Singapore, Hong Kong, the Middle East, and other places around the world, which has influenced the art in the many books she has illustrated for kids. She now lives in Bradford-on-Avon, England.