The Inflatables in Mission Un-Poppable (The Inflatables #2)

by Beth Garrod, Jess Hitchman, Chris Danger (Illustrator)

Overview

The Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that’s perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!

Cactus knows there is something not quite ripe about new float Avocado. So when she discovers he's actually a two-faced Avocadon't and he's planning to take over the park, her mission is clear. But can Cactus convince the inflata-gang to help her stop Avocadon’t and save the spray before it's too late?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338783797
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	07/19/2022
Series:	The Inflatables
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	154 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Chris Danger is no stranger to having fun in the sun! He grew up in Hawaii where he got his PhD in water-based shenanigans. Aside from goofing around in the ocean with his friends, Chris also loves to draw and create fun books for kids. He lives in Philadelphia, with his wife, Eva; their dog, Louie; and their cats, Freyja and Yoko (the real life Paws and Claws.)

Beth Garrod is a bestselling author, and an award-winning TV and digital producer and writer. Her favorite inflatable is anything with a snack-holder.
Jess Hitchman is a children’s author, screenwriter and digital product consultant. Her favorite inflatable is anything that someone else blows up.

Editorial Reviews

2022-06-08
Only very brave writers would create a character who’s smarter than they are.

A brilliant character requires brilliant ideas, and, remarkably, this graphic novel has one ingenious twist after another. A balloon shaped like a cactus uses the air from a bouncy castle to clear away fumes of dangerous gas, and she uses melted popsicles to stall an escaping villain, an inflatable avocado. Cactus and her friends must prevent the avocado from taking over their water park. The plot, of course, is mostly an excuse for goofy jokes, most of which are puns. Some are good. Some are bad. Many are both. A balloon shaped like a watermelon says, “You really are one in a melon!” The black-and-white drawings look like they were inspired by clip art from the ’90s, but, again, they’re just an excuse for more jokes, like a book of dastardly plans with the title Dastardly Plans. Beyond the humor, it’s impressive and, these days, sort of inspiring to find a story where victories are achieved by teamwork and intelligence. While the main characters are talking balloons, the human beings who do appear are diverse in appearance.

The stupid jokes only make this comic book more brilliant. (Graphic humor. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews