Mr. Muffins - by Ben Kahn (Paperback)

About the Book

"Eleven-year-old Reuben Mahmud just wants a break. When he takes his pet corgi, Mr. Muffins, to the park, he expects to get just that--a break. But what he gets instead is an alien invasion right smack dab in the middle of his neighborhood. ... And apparently Mr. Muffins is the chosen one destined to save the galaxy? This should be interesting"--

Book Synopsis

"An enchanting space opera in which aliens and humans find common ground despite differing cultures, foods, and worlds, and learn the true meaning of home." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

Defender of the cosmos! Vanquisher of evil! Failure at frisbee

Corgi shenanigans, epic space battles, and intergalactic heroes abound in this uplifting, action-packed adventure about the powerful connection between humans and their pets from GLAAD Media Award nominee Ben Kahn (Renegade Rule, Elle Campbell Wins Their Weekend) and illustrator Georgeo Brooks (Immortals Fenyx Rising: From Great Beginnings).

Eleven-year-old Reuben Mahmud just wants a break. When he takes his pet corgi, Mr. Muffins, to the park, he expects to get just that--a break. But what he gets instead is an alien invasion right smack dab in the middle of his neighborhood! Oh! And apparently Mr. Muffins is the chosen one destined to save the galaxy? This should be interesting . . .

Dragged into the middle of an epic space war, Reuben learns that the fate of the entire galaxy rests in Mr. Muffins's adorable corgi paws. It's going to take a lot more than tail wagging and butt waddling to end this war. To turn the tide of the conflict, intergalactic soldier Cassara must show Mr. Muffins how to tap into his cosmic power and be the hero the galaxy needs him to be. But when Mr. Muffins is separated from Reuben and a formidable giant mech-corgi arrives to conquer the world, Mr. Muffins's powers are put to the test. Will Reuben be able to rise to the occasion to help his fluffy best friend? Do Cassara, Reuben, and Mr. Muffins have what it takes to end this war once and for all?

Review Quotes

"An adorable, exciting, and heartfelt story that turns the 'chosen one' trope on its big floppy ear... The concept -- a corgi with superpowers -- grabs your attention immediately, and I am delighted to report that the rest of the book more than follows through. What I especially love is how the book pairs sci-fi action and clever, snarky comedy with deeper lessons about how war affects ordinary people, and how no group of people -- even the 'bad guys' -- is a monolith. 10/10, no notes."-- "Book Riot, Best Books of 2025 so Far"

"A cute and fun book... If you've got young kids, you should 100% get this book. It was a lot of fun."-- "Galactic Rambler"

"Mr. Muffins truly has it all: epic space battles, heartwarming moments, and a super-powered corgi."-- "Shelf Awareness"

"A rollicking adventure full of action, heart, and humour that will appeal to readers young and old."-- "How to Love Comics"

"Adorable... This book is not only hilarious and filled with plenty of action, it also contains important and timely messages about showing compassion for our fellow beings, no matter where they come from or what they look like, and appreciation for where we ourselves come from."-- "Book Riot"

"A heartwarming, action-filled journey brimming with corgi antics, epic space showdowns, and interstellar heroes."-- "Comics Beat"

"Kahn and Brooks' playful intergalactic adventure is filled with both comedy and space-battle action made all the more delightful by the cheerful, adorable corgi, who travels on a rainbow beam through space to defeat their enemies.[...] Middle-graders looking for the intersection of action-adventure and adorable should look no further."-- "Booklist"

"Mr. Muffins is adorable and will win the hearts of readers...An incredible tale for sci-fi fans. Purchase also for graphic novel readers and those who love to read about animals."-- "School Library Journal"

"An enchanting space opera in which aliens and humans find common ground despite differing cultures, foods, and worlds, and learn the true meaning of home. "-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review"

About the Author

Ben Kahn is an Ignatz award-nominated writer whose work includes Heavenly Blues, Gryffen: Galaxy's Most Wanted, and Renegade Rule. Kahn's work spans a variety of genres, but with a consistent focus on character and comedy. Based out of New York, Kahn spends most of their time working on new stories, or trying to play with a kitty who'd really rather be left alone.