Elvis Is Missing #1

Blast off into space and come along for an intergalactic mystery--with plenty of pizza--in this first book of the illustrated chapter book series, Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club!

It's another ordinary Friday night in the suburbs for the Garcia-Jackson family: Mateo and Valentina's favorite show is on TV. Mateo's best friend, Booker, is over. And their babysitter, Jennica, is definitely keeping an eye on them and not playing with her phone.

But when Elvis, the family's dog, bolts out of the house, barking uncontrollably at someone--or something--in the backyard, the kids go investigate...only to watch Elvis disappear through a mysterious portal!

The three kids, with their babysitter in tow, have no choice but to follow him--adventuring through deep space, where they'll encounter aliens, dodge asteroids, and defy gravity--as they attempt to find their furry best friend (and make it back home before bedtime!).

Illustrator Luke Séguin-Magee brings this hilarious story to life with out-of-this-world black-and-white spot art.

Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: 10/15/2024
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780593660171


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2024
Booklist 10/01/2024 pg. 62

About the Author
Bruce Hale (he/him) has written and/or illustrated more than sixty books for kids and is the author of the Clark the Shark series; the award-winning Chet Gecko Mysteries series; Snoring Beauty, one of Oprah's Recommended Reads for Kids; and the School for S.P.I.E.S. series. He lives in Santa Barbara, California, and you can visit him online at www.brucehale.com.

Luke Séguin-Magee (he/him) writes and draws children's books and comics. He studied fine art in Canada and went on to do a multimedia design course in Denmark. Visit him online at www.lukism.com.