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Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow (Jacob Wonderbar #1)

by Nathan Bransford (Goodreads Author)

3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 · rating details · 130 ratings · 52 reviews

Jacob Wonderbar is used to detentions, but when a spaceship crashes near his house, he finds himself in a whole new level of trouble. After swapping a corn dog for the ship, he and his two best friends, Sarah Daisy and Dexter, take off on a madcap adventure. They accidentally cause an epic explosion, get kidnapped by a space pirate, and are marooned on planets like Numonia...more

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Published May 12th 2011 by Dial

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Jun 16, 2011 Kathryn rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy-sci-fi, middle-grade, annie-and-katie-bookclub

While it’s true that you usually can’t judge a book by its cover, I think this one gives you a really good idea of what the book is about. Three friends, traveling through space, mostly having the time of their lives (though one looks a little nervous!). Even the author himself said that he rewrote the description of his main character after he saw the illustration. So, if the cover appeals to you, read on:

“Space travel is all fun and games until someone breaks the universe.” With twelve-year-o...more While it’s true that you usually can’t judge a book by its cover, I think this one gives you a really good idea of what the book is about. Three friends, traveling through space, mostly having the time of their lives (though one looks a little nervous!). Even the author himself said that he rewrote the description of his main character after he saw the illustration. So, if the cover appeals to you, read on:

“Space travel is all fun and games until someone breaks the universe.” With twelve-year-old Jacob Wonderbar’s penchant for bold moves and disregarding all concern for consequences, it’s doesn’t take long after he and his friends Dexter and Sarah trade a corndog for a spaceship and boldly set of into the galaxy before they end up creating a cosmic space kapow that messes up the universe to such an extent that they may not be able to get back home. As they try to get their bearings in space, they encounter a dreaded space pirate Mick Cracken (who turns out to be about their age and not really that ruthless!) who wants their help in stealing an enormous diamond reported to grant wishes—wishes that could just be their ticket back to Earth! But, Jacob, Sarah and Dexter have different feelings about joining Mick and end up going their separate ways. Will their friendship be strong enough to keep them connected even across the vast reaches of space as they encounter a planet that smells like burp breath, Planet Archimedes (populated by of scientists), and Planet Paisley, the paradise of… substitute teachers!?

I fully expected to enjoy my adventure with Jacob Wonderbar. I’ve been reading agent-turned-author Nathan Bransford’s blog for a few years now and always appreciated his humor, wisdom and style. And the premise of the book sounded like fun. So, I was only too happy to pre-order Bransford’s first novel and read it straight away.

It’s not a perfect novel, but it’s still perfectly delightful. At times, I felt the pacing was a bit off—I enjoyed that the adventure moves along at a nice clip and I always felt compelled to turn the next page, but sometimes things felt a bit disjointed or needed more explanation. Still, most of the time Bransford does a masterful job of conveying the necessary information in a brief yet engaging and entertaining manner. And don’t let all the corn dogs and burp breath planets fool you, this book has a great big heart, a lot of thoughtfulness, and some really witty and wise references. I felt an instant connection with Dexter, Jacob’s well-meaning but cautious friend who comes from a very loving and well-ordered life but needs to find the courage to be his own hero and not let Jacob tackle all his battles when the going gets tough. Sarah Daisy is perhaps a bit more of a standard character (we see so many MG books these days with a boy protagonist and a smart-girl side-kick—I’m sure you can think of one right away, one involving wizard’s hats and wands) but she came into her own and blossomed beyond clichés. I love how she hates her girly-sounding name (Sarah Daisy), has a cat named Susan B. Anthony and feels her life is too crammed full of extracurricular activities (piano and Mandarin lessons, etc.) until she is forced to relax and get pampered and realized that it gets pretty boring real fast! ;-) I actually felt more of a connection with Dexter and Sarah than I did with Jacob but he is also a very strong character and there is a lot for contemporary audiences to appreciate here since he is from a bi-racial divorced family and trying to reconcile his feelings about his absent father which sometimes results in his bad behavior at school. Also, I absolutely loved the character Praiseworthy (the space ship) who reminded me a bit of C-3PO.

While it did have a few minor flaws, I still give this five stars for all the other aspects that far exceeded my expectations and for the sheer enjoyment in reading it. It’s a worthy contribution to the Middle Grade market and I highly recommend it for anyone interested in a humorous and lovingly crafted space adventure.
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Feb 18, 2013 Sara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Sara by: Author's blog

Shelves: 2013, middle-grade

Jacob and his two best friends, Sarah and Dexter, are outside in their neighborhood one day when a spaceship lands nearby. The spaceship soon becomes theirs, and almost immediately after they set foot inside, it blasts off for a trip around the universe. They accidentally set off a chain of events that makes them wonder whether they'll ever be able to return to Earth and have a crazy adventure moving from one planet to the next, all the while trying to figure out how to get home.

The first chapte...more

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Jan 23, 2012 Susie rated it 3 of 5 stars

A little too juvenile for my usual reading. I really felt this could have been shorter. It cobbled together so many different events that what started out as imaginative just became more convoluted. I appreciate trying to include some science in the narrative (I liked the night and days being 30 seconds long), but it included some bad science too. (A vacuum would never "pull" anything, because it's nothing! What happens is that things get pushed from the area with higher pressure/more molecules....more

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Jan 16, 2013 Jackie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: librarything-early-reviewer, adventure, interplanetary-voyages, substitute-teachers, friendship, school, solar-system

The universe has a plan for Jacob Wonderbar...who knew it would all begin with corndogs, men in silver suits, and substitute teachers! Jacob has a reputation, far and wide, for his ability to torment substitute teachers and this day, Jacob has a particularly weird experience. After school, Jacob and his best friends, Sarah and Dexter meet a man in a silver suit who trades his spaceship for a corndog...a corndog? YES!

The trio commandeers the airship through space causing, what is affectionately k...more

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Apr 12, 2011 Elissa Hoole rated it 4 of 5 stars

A lively story about three friends who cause mischief in this solar system and a few others, Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow is a light-hearted read that made me smile. With spaceship chase scenes involving vengeful substitute teachers, a planet whose atmosphere smells of burp-breath, rebellious royalty, and mathematician mice, it certainly has all the ingredients to hook young readers. That said, the pace in the beginning lagged a bit, and the humor lacked a laugh-out-loud kind of sp...more

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Jun 10, 2011 Heidi rated it 4 of 5 stars

I must confess, books that turn teachers into villains irritate me to some degree. Probably since I know so many teachers who work so hard to help their kids. Plus, the substitutes I've met have been really nice. But Bransford made up for the wacky substitutes by providing a great teacher by the name of Miss Banks. I also loved the idea of a separate planet where teachers can go on vacation. Sounds great!

I wasn't really expecting the book to be all that believable. I mean, breaking the universe...more

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Nov 07, 2012 Jenna St Hilaire rated it 3 of 5 stars

It’s hard to imagine young boys—and girls—not loving Bransford’s Jacob Wonderbar, terror of substitute teachers and adventurer extraordinaire. Jacob has a lot of heart underneath the bluff, and his best friends are just as much fun: forceful Sarah Daisy, who believes she can do everything, and gentle Dexter, who doesn’t understand how to make decisions when other people’s feelings are involved. I loved Dexter.

The plot details have middle school boy written all over them: the burp breath planet,...more

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Jul 26, 2011 Stacy rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is a deviation from my normal readings habits. I gave it 3 stars just to be 'fair' and show neutralism. Otherwise, I would have given it 2 stars, but for the fact that it's not a book I'd normally read, which means that I would hate it, or not enjoy it, for that reason alone, so I decided to be neutral with the rating. I only read the book because I enjoy the author's blog.

The author does a good job with characterization. Each character has his/her hangups. The universe is well thought-out...more

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Mar 25, 2012 Joshua rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: hot-reads-11-12, 2012-13-read

very cute wacky fun elementary space odyssey thats kind of like Douglas adams crossed with The Phantom Tollbooth with a hint of Star Wars/spaceballs... one gratuitious reference to calculators spelling "boobies"...

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Aug 19, 2011 Margo Berendsen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-my-reads, science-fiction, debut-2011, middle-grade

My favorite parts of this wacky adventure across the galaxy start with the first chapter standoff between Jacob and Mrs Pinkerton, the kind of substitute teacher you hope you never have... and then later in the story when Jacob gets sentenced to an entire planet of substitute teachers for his misdeeds. "All those UFO sightings now made a great deal more sense."

What is life like on a planet of substitute teachers? Jacob can handle any sub on earth, but "he was no match for these younger subs in t...more My favorite parts of this wacky adventure across the galaxy start with the first chapter standoff between Jacob and Mrs Pinkerton, the kind of substitute teacher you hope you never have... and then later in the story when Jacob gets sentenced to an entire planet of substitute teachers for his misdeeds. "All those UFO sightings now made a great deal more sense."

What is life like on a planet of substitute teachers? Jacob can handle any sub on earth, but "he was no match for these younger subs in their natural habitat." One of my favorites is when Jacob is caught in a crowd of them:

"Suspend him!" someone shouted.
"Give him ten demerits!"
"Take away his extracurricular activities!"
"Call his parents and suggest he's not reaching his full potential!"

Certainly Planet Galleria and or Planet Girlfriend (where all the stylists live) would be a nice alternative - but perhaps Jacob gets to visit those planets in the sequel.

I'll leave you to guess what Jacob and his cohorts find on Planet Numonia, but Planet Archimedes deserves a little hint: it's where people like this specimen flourish and will hunt down anyone who tries to steal their scientific discoveries, but can be stopped if you know the right trick:

The scientist stepped closer, his huge gnarled hands reaching out toward them. Sarah flinched and prepared to scream.

"One side twenty-eight meters, one side sixty-eight meters, what's the hypotenuse of a right triangle?" Mick shouted.

The scientist stopped, his face turning red... his hands started shaking. "But that's... Why, that would require the Pythagorean Theorem. That's.... that's my favorite mathematical equation!"

The scientist looked at the children.

He looked over a nearby chalkboard.

He looked at the children. A few quiet seconds passed.

And he ran over the chalkboard. He furiously stated scratching out numbers.

"Go! Go!" Mick shouted.

Sarah stared in disbelief as the scientist worked on the problem. Mick grabbed her by the arm, and she followed after him.

Be prepared for a lot more funny moments like these.

Oh yeah and I LOVED the Spilled Milky Way!(less)

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Apr 27, 2011 StorySnoops rated it 4 of 5 stars

Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow is the first title in a fun new series that will appeal to young readers who like an action-packed, silly, and imaginative adventure. Jacob is a smart kid who has a special gift for driving substitute teachers to their breaking point with sly pranks. He has two loyal friends in Dexter, his trusted sidekick, and Sarah, who wants no part of any sexist treatment just because she's a girl. Jacob's hard-working single mom is raising him alone after his fathe...more

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Jul 21, 2011 Rick Daley rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun read. I'm a big fan of Douglas Adams, and it reminded me of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in some if its worlds and shenanigans. At the same time, though, it was original (there were no corndogs in The Guide, but a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster would be ideal to wash one down, come to think of it!)

Nathan Bransford is a great writer, his story-telling style is clear and his sense of pacing is good...no dull moments. The story and characters will appeal to young boys and girls,...more

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Jul 12, 2011 Nick rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: juvenile-fiction, science-fiction

This is kid-friendly slapstick comedy sf, in the vein of the old books like the Mushroom Planet series, but even less serious. Nathan Bransford has shown a knack for odd humor mixed with oddball adventures.
Jacob and his friend are offered a spaceship at a suspiciously low price [a corn dog], and this leads to everything from space pirates to interplanetary substitute teachers to...um...slightly breaking the universe, but it's all in a good cause...sort of...
It's not a book that you can take at a...more

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May 16, 2011 David Kubicek rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: ages 9 and up

Jacob Wonderbar has one of the coolest log-lines I've ever seen: "Space travel is all fun and games until someone breaks the universe."

That sentence sets the tone of this zany novel for young people, ages 9 and up. Jacob - general troublemaker and the terror of substitute teachers - and his friends, Dexter and Sarah, buy a spaceship from a disgruntled alien for a corn dog and set off for adventures in outer space.

In trying to prevent their spaceship from crashing, they fire a missile that cause...more

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Jul 18, 2011 Audrey (holes In My brain) rated it 3 of 5 stars

full review on my blog, holes In My brain

Jacob Wonderbar. I feel that should be in all caps: JACOB WONDERBAR! I can subconsciously associate a lot of things with this, and I think just the title says a lot. It’s extravagant, fun, quirky and entertaining.

I don’t read much Middle Grade fiction, in fact, I rarely wander out of my YA bubble but every once in a while I notice something and read it for kicks—like in this case. Jacob Wonderbar didn’t blow me away, but it was a welcome distraction from...more

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Jul 11, 2011 Cait rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own, young-adult, arcs, reviews, received-for-review

JACOB WONDERBAR AND THE COSMIC SPACE KAPOW (henceforth called JACOB WONDERBAR) is ridiculous in the best possible way. I was fully entertained from page 1 right to the end, and often laughed out loud at the sillyness.

Jacob, Dexter and Sarah are three typical fifth graders – though Jacob has a knack for getting rid of substitute teachers – until they trade a spaceship for a corndog. Then, they’re fifth graders in space. What follows their initial blast off into the big, wide Milky Way Galaxy is a...more

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May 15, 2011 Sandra Stiles rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, children, middle-grades

I have been a follower of Nathan Bransford’s blog, for a little over a year. When I learned he had written a book and it was in the early reviewers giveaway at LibraryThing I had to try. I was thrilled that I won a copy for review. Normally I review things pretty quickly. However, we had a read-a-thon at school and I had brought several books. Many of my students didn’t have a book or had finished theirs and I ended up loaning them my books. I sat down Saturday night and started the book and fin...more I have been a follower of Nathan Bransford’s blog, for a little over a year. When I learned he had written a book and it was in the early reviewers giveaway at LibraryThing I had to try. I was thrilled that I won a copy for review. Normally I review things pretty quickly. However, we had a read-a-thon at school and I had brought several books. Many of my students didn’t have a book or had finished theirs and I ended up loaning them my books. I sat down Saturday night and started the book and finished it Sunday morning. It was wonderful. I loved the book for many reasons that I will try to explain.

Jacob Wonderbar is your typical sixth grade student. He feels his job is to distract substitute teachers from the lessons. As a teacher and a former substitute teacher I’ve met many kids like Jacob. Jacob meets a sub he is unable to tame or make run in terror. Mrs. Pinkerton knows who he is. He unfortunately gets sent to the principals office along with his best friends Sarah and Dexter. Things don’t go well for him. His mother has been called and he is grounded. Sarah and Dexter go to Jacobs house to find out his punishment when they witness a silent explosion. They go to investigate. In the forest they discover a spacecraft and a man dressed from head to toe in silver. He offers to trade his spaceship for a corndog. Jacob jumps at the chance to buzz around space and makes the trade. Once in the ship with his friends the ship takes off. When he overrides the ships automatic system he creates havoc in space and breaks the universe. This event leads to a run in with space cops, a pirate, a planet of scientists, the planet Numonia, where a day is one minute long and a planet full of substitute teachers who all know of Jacob Wonderbar.

I laughed at Jacob’s antics. I was actually picturing one of my students as Jacob. All teachers have a Jacob in their classroom. They are usually one of the more intelligent, lively students. I loved the character Sarah. She reminded me of some of my international students. Their parents have them in tutoring before and after school. If a special program is offered, no matter what the subject matter their child goes into it. They have expressed a desire to just have a little free time for themselves. They have turned out to be some of my biggest readers. It is their form of escape. Dexter is that kid that seems to always be picked on and needing rescued. But, let someone go after his best friend or something he really loves or wants and look out. I recently had a student who has said very little all year that wasn’t associate with the lesson, stand up to another student about something he was extremely passionate about. The other teacher in the room and I stood and looked in awe. It gave me hope that kids like Dexter will survive in the world because they have their passion hidden inside of them. This is a book I didn’t want to end. I want to find out more about Dexter’s dad and what adventures he has before him. I know that there are one or two more books coming in this series and I can’t wait to read and review them. This is one of those books of which I will need to purchase several copies because they will not be on my shelves for long and will be read until they fall apart. Well done Nathan and I wish you much success with your future books.!
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Jun 21, 2011 e rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: kids-and-ya, read-2011

I read this because I've followed Nathan's blog for years, and I couldn't not check out his first book. I guess the age range for this is 9-12? But it seems kind of juvenile for that. I'd say maybe 6-9. I can't help comparing it to Animorphs because those were my favorite when I was 9 (and they are about space and aliens also) , and the Animorph books are much more mature and complex than Jacob Wonderbar. I don't know. I guess times have changed.

The thing about this book is that I'm not sure I'...more

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Jun 18, 2011 Ann rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I've been a fan of Nathan Bransford's Blog for years now (funny, helpful, kind, informative). So, I was thrilled to learn that he'd written a book and I couldn't wait to get a copy!

I was not disappointed!
"Jacob Wonderbar" is fun, funny, and clever, as well as touching, sweet, and thoughtful. For the first few chapters I was concerned that the characters were going to be too similar to characters that tend to populate most MG books. But, it became clear very soon that such was not the case! Jacob...more I've been a fan of Nathan Bransford's Blog for years now (funny, helpful, kind, informative). So, I was thrilled to learn that he'd written a book and I couldn't wait to get a copy!

I was not disappointed!
"Jacob Wonderbar" is fun, funny, and clever, as well as touching, sweet, and thoughtful. For the first few chapters I was concerned that the characters were going to be too similar to characters that tend to populate most MG books. But, it became clear very soon that such was not the case! Jacob, and his two best friends, Sarah (Daisy) and Dexter are well rounded, and not at all flat, character "types".

The plot is loads of fun! I don't want to give anything away, but I was expecting the book to be mostly about, well, Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow. And it was, but it's just as much about Sarah and Dexter and testing the friendship of the trio. It just all happens to occur in space!

The book moves along at an incredibly speedy pace! Focusing on one major event to the next. But with so few words, Bransford was still able to convey great images and emotions and connections with the characters. The supporting characters and places were just as memorable and interesting as the main characters.

Really, my only "complaint" is also a compliment: Sometimes I wanted more. It's not that I was ever really confused by anything, only that I was enjoying the book so much, and liked the characters so much, that I felt there were a few scenes which I wanted to last longer in order to really soak up the emotions and everything.

I wasn't sure (in a good way) how the book would end. And plot twists surprised me (in a good way) throughout the book. I'd definitely recommend this book! And I'm already eager for the next installment!!

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Review pending :)

Ah... didn't win one in the giveaway... bummer...
Well, I certainly have no qualms about purchasing one and supporting Nathan though! :D

Yay! I've been reading Nathan's blog for about a year and a half now, 'met' him a few times at a couple conferences, and he seems like a great guy (and a hilarious writer!) I'm so pleased for him and his debut novel. I am so anxious to read it!(less)

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May 23, 2011 Lauren rated it 4 of 5 stars

I'll be honest: I love Nathan Bransford like, a LOT. His blog is my writers comfy-corner, my happy place. So I really REALLY wanted to love his book.

I was nervous, though, because it's MG and I don't read a ton of that so was worried I might not have the proper frame of reference for what is "good".

It totally doesn't matter. I was laughing out loud within the first few pages. The kids are so immediately sweet and relatable, and I really found it hard to out down. I am so looking forward to readi...more

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Jun 09, 2011 Jeff Beesler rated it 5 of 5 stars

Be warned. This is one of those books that you just...can't...put...down. And why would you? It features space. It features kapows! It features a lot of fun. Aimed at a middle grade audience, the story proves that imagination is pretty much the only limit when it comes to adventure. Coupled with humor, this is one story that will certainly brighten your day. Author Nathan Bransford should be proud of what he's accomplished here.

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Mar 09, 2012 Courtney Vail is currently reading it

My 10-year-old son is currently reading this technically. He's autistic and is just moving into chapter books, so I'm not sure how long it will take him to read it. But it's silly enough to pull him off his firm grounding in realism for a while. Plus, he loves space. I'll let him write a review when he's done. He will be really excited to post his opinion online where others can read it.

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Mar 05, 2013 Leslie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Jacob Wonderbar travels to outer space with his best friends Derrick and Sarah only to run into a pirate, a planet full of angry substitute teachers and a planet full of scientists who plan to use him in an experiment. He has to make some important decisions as he travels through space and tries to get home.

An odd science fiction story that made me think the end would be..."it was just a dream". A universe populated with teachers and giant chalk brush space ships, a princess-y princess and a pir...more

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Sep 30, 2011 The Library Lady rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: childrens-fiction, skimmed-which-was-more-than-enough

Started this and by the time Jacob and friends were off the spaceship, I was ready to put it down.
I think this one goes in the category of "it's not as easy to write for kids as you think it is".

Unless you've got something new and cool to say or are such a terrific writer that you've said what's been said before in your own special way.Neither is the case here.

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Jul 17, 2012 Tracey Baptiste rated it 3 of 5 stars

Um, this was fine. Because of the title I expected a lot more quirkiness, but I found some of the interactions and descriptions to fall flat. However, it was innovative, and the characters were fun. Kids would definitely like it, and I think it has equal boy and girl appeal. I don't know if I'm intrigued enough to pick up book 2, but a lot of kids would.

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Dec 19, 2011 Jess rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventures, middle-grade, quick-reads, science-fiction, strong-female-characters

Jacob Wonderbar is like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for kids. It's funny. It's random. It has kids bouncing back and forth across the universe in talking spaceships. There's a space pirate, a planet full of nerds, and beneath it all, there's a story with real heart.

Definitely a fun read for the middle grade crowd.

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Oct 14, 2012 Ashelynn rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: recommend, reread-a-million-times

wow, what a fantastic, fun, action-packed book! I absolutely loved Jacob Wonderbar and his friends, Sarah and Daisy, and even Mick and Mistress Silver Spoon (and Lucy and Praiseworthy! <3) I can't wait to read book two, because I KNOW it's going to be just as fun as Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow. RIGHT? Right.

you should totes get this book if you haven't yet.

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Apr 06, 2011 Rachael rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: boys, middle-grade, science-fiction

Very much enjoyed this boy friendly elementary and middle grade read. Amusing, action packed, full of fun characters. Definitely sure to be a hit with boy readers, though I'll admit that it's a bit long to be a guaranteed hit with reluctant readers.

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Aug 03, 2011 Tiffany rated it 3 of 5 stars

Admittedly, my standards for this agent turned author were probably a little high. It was a good book, but often it felt like you could hear the author thinking, "This would be cool here, and this would work well here..."

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May 29, 2011 Ben Campbell rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

If you like milk and Oreo cookies you'll like Nathan Bransford. If you like middle-grade books you'll like Jacob Wonderbar. I enjoyed reading this Cosmic Space Kapow but was somewhat disappointed with a few of the props. They sounded all too familiar like they were borrowed from the movies Star Trek and Star Wars, and you'll recognize them as you read.

Nathan's creativity came forward with a few mining specifics like burp breath, night and day each lasting one minute and trading a corn dog for a...more

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Nathan Bransford is the author of Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow (Dial, May 2011), Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe (Dial, April 2012) and Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp (Dial, February 2013). He was formerly a literary agent with Curtis Brown Ltd. and is now the social media manager at CNET. He lives in Brooklyn.

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