Tom Angleberger is one of my favorite authors and Guardians of the Galaxy is one of my favorite movies. When I saw that Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall was out, it was on my must-read list.
This book is about Rocket and Groot, two members of the Guardians of the Galaxy and former criminals, and their tape dispenser, Veronica. After getting attacked by space pirahnas, the three crash land onto an uncharted planet called "Planet Strip Mall". Searching for food, water, dry cleaning services, and a way off the planet, the trio wanders into many stores where they repeatedly get attacked by robots and toilets. How will they survive? Will they get off the planet? And will Rocket ever get to use the bathroom again?
I think was one of Tom Angleberger's best books, and I really like his other books! I thought it was really hilarious that these former master criminals were getting beaten by robots and toilets. I also loved how it was Rocket and Groot, and a tape dispenser, that were fighting the battles. The doodle-style of the illustrations was perfect match for the silliness of the story as well as telling parts of the actual story. I think kids who like Marvel would really like this book and I can't wait to read the sequel!
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