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Captain Raptor
Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet
Fan favorite Captain Raptor returns for another thrilling space adventure in this action-packed young nod to graphic novels.
In their newest endeavor, intrepid leader Captain Raptor and his space-dino crew must rescue a team of scientists from a doomed planet--while evading flaming asteroids, predatory beasts, and a volcano about to blow. Could this be the end of Captain Raptor? Old fans and new will be drawn to the mix of dinosaurs, space, and science-fiction parody.
"Kudos to this prehistoric Buzz Lightyear…long may he sail the spaceways"— Kirkus Reviews , STARRED REVIEW
In their newest endeavor, intrepid leader Captain Raptor and his space-dino crew must rescue a team of scientists from a doomed planet--while evading flaming asteroids, predatory beasts, and a volcano about to blow. Could this be the end of Captain Raptor? Old fans and new will be drawn to the mix of dinosaurs, space, and science-fiction parody.
"Kudos to this prehistoric Buzz Lightyear…long may he sail the spaceways"— Kirkus Reviews , STARRED REVIEW
32 pages, Hardcover
Published September 18, 2018
About the author
Kevin O'Malley
134 books27 followersThere is more than one author by this name on Goodreads.
Kevin O'Malley is the co-author and illustrator of the popular Miss Malarkey series as well as the award-winning Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude and the national bestseller Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
He also has visited hundreds and hundreds of schools.
Kevin O'Malley is the co-author and illustrator of the popular Miss Malarkey series as well as the award-winning Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude and the national bestseller Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
He also has visited hundreds and hundreds of schools.
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September 22, 2018
These books are just so absurd, so silly, so beautiful. Seldom do I have my hands on a graphic novel in which so many cells are such perfect paintings; good composition, perfect use of colour theory, gorgeously put together images. Of dinosaurs. in spacesuits.
I love these books SO MUCH
I love these books SO MUCH
May 1, 2024
This book is so much fun! I could practically hear the voice of the narrator of the Adam West Batman show in my head whenever I read the phrase "could this be the end of Captain Raptor?".
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December 17, 2018The art in this graphic novel picture book is absolutely phenomenal. The story is fun too, riffing on classic camp science-fi.
July 16, 2022
Captain Raptor and his crew answer a distress call from Mammalia Captain Brock to help him rescue some of their scientists on Pyros Prime. When they arrive at Pyros Prime, they discover that the giant volcano on the planet is about to errupt and destroy the planet. Can Captain Raptor rescue the scientists in time?
A very thrilling space rescue mission that could totally be expanded into a whole movie or chapter book, but is succinctly and excitingly told in a quick picture book. The style of the text harkens back to old radio adventures or ongoing weekly comics that ask at the pause points, 'Could this be the end of our hero?' Once again, the illustrations are downright stunning. I can understand why it takes several years between Captain Raptor picture books. The plot and artwork are definitely engaging enough for middle grade readers, and they may be the audience best able to follow the story. Hand this to dino loves and space adventure fans.
A very thrilling space rescue mission that could totally be expanded into a whole movie or chapter book, but is succinctly and excitingly told in a quick picture book. The style of the text harkens back to old radio adventures or ongoing weekly comics that ask at the pause points, 'Could this be the end of our hero?' Once again, the illustrations are downright stunning. I can understand why it takes several years between Captain Raptor picture books. The plot and artwork are definitely engaging enough for middle grade readers, and they may be the audience best able to follow the story. Hand this to dino loves and space adventure fans.
October 20, 2018
A mini graphic novel for kids with dinosaurs in space with lasers trying to rescue scientists stranded on a planet that is about to blow up. A fun but quick roller coaster of a ride. Patrick O'Brien's illustrations make reading and rereading this book a pleasure.
July 26, 2020
AMAZING illustrations and homage to the sci-fi genre in a kids book. It's got something for both adults and kids. Love reading this to my kid and hope to check out the others from the library as well.
November 13, 2020
This is the last of the Captain Raptor books I've read with my kids this past week. I love that every time the question "Could this be the end of Captain Raptor?" is asked, my three year old sweetly responds "No". She is of course right, Captain Raptor is a crafty space dinosaur.
December 20, 2018
Dinosaurs in space with volcanoes lend this ludicrously high appeal and the hyper-real serious illustrations lend a nice balance to the ridiculous plot. Recommended for kids ages 5-8.
April 22, 2019
A space army of dinosaurs must undertake a mission to rescue some scientists from a dangerous planet int his grpahic novel picture book hybrid. Elementary and up
April 10, 2020
Dinosaurs? In space.? Dishing out more ham than Shatner?
Freakin' awesome.
And it's part of a series?! OMG!!!!!!
Freakin' awesome.
And it's part of a series?! OMG!!!!!!
April 2, 2021
Good story but I absolutely loved the illustrations!
September 30, 2022
Dinosaurs might be the only thing than can improve upon a Star Trek formula. Fun story and the art is amazing. Will be picking up the first two.
March 9, 2023
This comic series is a lot of fun! My kids love Captain Raptor and his trusty band on the Megatooth!
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