Book description
Wanna know the real reason Pluto isn't a planet anymore?
Bandit is a pup on Earth who leaves his family to join the secret order of the Star Beasts - cosmic creatures sworn to protect Earth and spread goodness throughout the universe. Only thing is, he's having trouble fitting…
Why read it?
1 author picked Star Beasts as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Epic sci-fi with a cast of Earth-protecting animals.
Star Beasts is told through the POV of Bandit, the newest captain on the team, so we get to learn the ropes along with him (perfect way to tell a story, eh?). It’s as rad as it is cute. Alien animals!
Ancient relic collecting! Stinky lemurs! And if you’re anything like me, you will absolutely geek out when you see the Novataur.
I first read this book in self-pubbed form when I met the creators at WonderCon a few years ago. Nicest people on earth, coolest vision for their work, hilarious merch.
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From Travis' list on friendly freaks, monsters, and cryptids.
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