Join the SNOTS (Superpixel Ninja Officer Tweens of Space) in their laugh-out-loud debut, Call of Doody (SNOTS Book 1) ! Perfect for kids ages 8-12, this action-packed graphic novel by David Mansch follows an ordinary kid thrust into an extraordinary mission to save the universe. Packed with quirky superpowers, mischievous robots, and dastardly villains, this space adventure delivers non-stop fun and vibrant illustrations that leap off the page. Whether your child loves Dog Man or Captain Underpants , this ridiculously hilarious romp through space is sure to spark giggles and inspire young readers.   HILARIOUS SPACE ADVENTURE : Dive into a side-splitting graphic novel where an ordinary kid battles cosmic villains with wacky superpowers in the SNOTS universe. - PERFECT FOR MIDDLE-GRADE READERS : Tailored for ages 8-12, with vibrant illustrations and a fast-paced story that keeps kids hooked. - ACTION-PACKED FUN : Robots, superpowers, and epic battles make this a must-read for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators . - FIRST IN A SERIES : Kick off the SNOTS saga with Call of Doody , setting the stage for more galactic adventures. "This graphic novel by David Mansch focuses on several present-day struggles of parents: the impact of video games on the brains of the young; family time missed because of the addictive nature of video games-no matter how fun; and the imagination in each of us that goes untapped with the busyness in our world. Mansch unravels these themes with such poise that the reader gets lost in the exciting story while still absorbing the importance of family values and the good-natured, pure entertainment. The novel's pictures are incredible and capture the feelings and mood of the story every step of the way. My grandkids, Jack, age 9, and Norah, age 10, both read the book and enjoyed it so much. Hearing their giggles, told me that this book is spot on with the comics and timeless sense of humor of the young, especially the boys of this age group. Little sister, Kitty, makes the story come alive for female readers too. Adults will enjoy the clever antics of Baron Buttz and Steve as well as the hilarious alliteration and the mix of video game jargon and potty jokes. Any child interested in video games of any kind or just superhero fans will love Mansch's S.N.O.T.S Call of Doody . Readers will be very anxious to devour the next book of the series." — Sue Falvey, 5th Grade Teacher Gifted young gamers team up to thwart an interstellar prankster's scheme to blast humanity into oblivion with toxic gas from Uranus, the smelliest planet anywhere. Uh-oh...it seems that evil Baron Buttz is planning something involving Poopious Maximus, a giant mound of "fake dog doody," and a Mega Whopper Whoopee Cushion. Down swoops Newton Bean, commander of the Superpixel Ninja Officer Tweens of Space, to recruit Rusty Crumb, a human gamer with awesomely overdeveloped "thumbceps," and his fierce little sister, Kitty, to help get to the bottom of what's going on. The stage is set for boss battles and actual ones, with the two gamers firing up their Super Game Dude consoles to tackle swarming hordes of Buttz bots and the sneering Prince of Pranks in both real and cyber space. Distinguishing between the two realms by using smooth or pixelated lines (but drawing them in much the same way), Mansch packs his cartoon panels with real and virtual space action and rapid patter on the way to a fart of interplanetary proportions that blasts the scheming schemer to a proper comeuppance—or, as one minion gleefully puts it, "Buttz is on Uranus! Hahaha!" Bean has light brown skin; his nemesis and the rest of the button-eyed human cast present as white. Piles of excitement. (Graphic science fiction. 7-10) Kirkus Reviews Dive into Call of Doody (The SNOTS, 1) , a hilarious graphic novel that kids ages 8-12 and parents will love! Inspired by laugh-out-loud favorites like Captain Underpants , Dog Man , and The Bad Guys , the SNOTS series delivers silly, action-packed space adventures with a video game vibe. Join Rusty and Kitty in a wild, fun-filled romp through the cosmos, battling quirky villains and cracking up over zany superpowers. Perfect for family reading time, this book sparks giggles and creates memories. Grab your copy now, stay silly, and blast off with the SNOTS! David Mansch is a passionate author and illustrator of funny graphic novels and children's books, bringing joy to young readers ages 8-12. With a lifelong love for comics, he's been crafting quirky characters and hilarious stories since childhood. His SNOTS series, starting with Call of Doody and continuing with Space Intruders (The SNOTS, 2) , is inspired by his own kids, blending zany humor, space adventures, and vibrant illustrations. Based in Minnesota with his family, David aims to spark laughter and imagination in kids everywhere. Discover the SNOTS universe and dive into his action-packed, giggle-filled comics today!