Jack Blasts Off by Barnett, Mac

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.

When the Lady is mad at Jack, she decides to send him and Rex on a one-way trip to outer space. While she enjoys some rare peace and quiet, Jack and Rex get into trouble, resulting in their exile to the dark side of the moon. After an alien chase and some snacks, Jack and Rex get blasted home to Earth. But will the Lady take naughty Jack back?

Author: Mac Barnett
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/03/2019
Pages: 80
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.60w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780593113851
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 505304 / Jack Blasts Off!


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2019 pg. 66
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2019
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2020 pg. 85
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Mac Barnett is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty books, including Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, Extra Yarn, and the Mac B., Kid Spy series. His books have won numerous prizes, including three E.B. White Read-Aloud Awards, two Caldecott Honors, and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. Mac lives in Oakland, California.

Greg Pizzoli is an author, illustrator, and printmaker. His first picture book, The Watermelon Seed, won the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, and his book Good Night Owl was a Geisel Honor. His Viking nonfiction picture book Tricky Vic was a New York Times Best Illustrated of 2015. He lives in Philadelphia.