The First Cat in Space Series

hilarious · action-packed · imaginative

What is The First Cat in Space series by Mac Barnett about?

Written in the 2020s, this colourful graphic-novel series began as pandemic-era live-cartoon shorts. It follows the First Cat in Space, the Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail-clipping robot, as they face increasingly outlandish threats across the Moon and beyond. Their adventures progress from battling moon-eating rats, to seeking a cure for poisoned soup, confronting dangerous paperclip-related trouble and facing a baby pirate’s revenge. Mac Barnett’s absurd humour, fast-paced dialogue and themes of friendship, courage and finding one’s purpose will appeal to children aged roughly 8–12, especially fans of funny graphic novels. Expect cartoon peril, comic violence, frightening creatures and mild suspense.

Genres

About the author

Mac Barnett is a much-loved author who writes funny and imaginative books for children. He is known for stories like 'Sam and Dave Dig a Hole' and 'Extra Yarn', which have won many awards. Mac enjoys making readers laugh and believes that books can be filled with surprises and adventures. He lives in the United States.

All the books in The First Cat in Space series (in order)

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza

by Mac Barnett

Book 1 of 4

A bioengineered cat battles Moon-munching rats—but can unlikely heroes save the world in time?

The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom

by Mac Barnett

Book 2 of 4

A poisoned Moon Queen, a self-discovering robot and one question: can they reunite?

The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip

by Mac Barnett

Book 3 of 4

When a grammar-fixing paperclip awakens, one ordinary kitty may decide everyone’s fate.

The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate's Revenge

by Mac Barnett

Book 4 of 4

A stranded pirate joins unlikely allies—but who will reach the Moon Queen’s treasure first?