Snoopy: Flying Ace to the Rescue

by Darice Bailer, Peter LoBianco, Charles M. Schulz

Through rain, snow, fire, and falling footballs, Snoopy the Flying Ace bravely keeps the world safe from World War I terror, the Red Baron. While flying on his Sopwith Camel airplane, Snoopy spots the Red Baron's plane in the sky and he knows what he must do. He straps on his pilot's helmet and goggles, wraps his scarf around his neck, and prepares to protect the Peanuts gang from the menace. With Snoopy around, Charlie Brown has nothing to fear!

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Humor, Kids, 1st Grade, Comics

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2002

Reviews

[jacky · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a big Peanuts fan, I enjoyed how this book had many reoccuring details from the comics, and not just relating to the flying ace story line. Catch phrases like "Rats" and "I just can't stand it." Snowballs, football, jump rope, Snoopy's supper dish, Snoopy banging to come in to sleep in Charlie Brown's bed. One big mistake though: Why pay attention to all these details and then give Charlie Brown a red shirt?

[Shannon Rickert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had one of our young patrons come up to the desk to return some books, he told me these three books were soo soo so good, and that I just had to read them. so I did. they were cute!!!!!

[Emmet Miles · Rating 4 out of 5]

I smell a wet pilot. Really, I do!

[Rena Sherwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

You probably need go be familiar with Peanuts to get the subtleties here, but this was an awesome retelling of the many adventures of Snoopy, World War I flying ace, and how the Peanuts gang is effected. The language and tone are the same as Charles Schultz used. The artwork also mirrors, and doesn't try to simplify, Schultz's unique style.

The only problem is that Linus seems a bit out of character. I don't remember him ever being such a little shit. Other problem that didn't bother me but will bother diehard Peanuts fans -- Charlie Brown appears in a red, not yellow, shirt.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found a special collector’s copy in the coolest consignment shop for a steal, and I loved the nostalgia and classic story of Snoopy’s alter ego, the World War I Flying Ace and his adventures. Most of Schultz’s kid characters are featured in the story, as well. You will enjoy it if you love Peanuts as much as I do! A classic treasure!

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute rundown of Snoopy pretending to be the WW1 Flying Ace. It does feel as though it ends abruptly, even for such a simple book

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite Peanuts comics have always been about Snoopy the Flying Ace, so I picked this book up. It works well in a longer format of a comic strip, showing how Snoopy sees the world when he's being a flying ace versus the reality of what's going on. It also makes me laugh seeing how Charlie Brown and his friends react to Snoopy's antics. The art style matches the comics pretty well too.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book as it had several stories that were perfect for my daughter & I to read before bed.

[Edward Creter · Rating 4 out of 5]

To Peanuts fans all over the world, Snoopy IS tha dogg, especially when he plays as the WWI flying ace chasing the Red Baron. These adventures thrilled me as a kid and a lotta kdis will feel the same way with this book released from the late Charles Schulz' archives. Thru the vision of a new writer, Snoopy goes thru enemy lines, dodges bullets and still ends up in that damn doggy dish. Funny and a reminde of what fun it is for kids to play pretend.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Peanuts comic strips are classic favorites; who doesn't love Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and the gang. And this book focuses on Snoopy's WWI adventures, flying in combat against the Red Baron. It's a fun book to read aloud and passes the joy of the Peanut's characters to another generation.

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun book that is made up of short stories based on the Peanuts comic series. This is not somethingI would use to teach reading in the classroom but would be a fun read for students to have during independent reading time. This book is full of laughs and good kid advice. I believe even students in the intermediate grade levels would enjoy this book.

[Cortney Perkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a huge Peanuts fan so of course I really enjoyed reading these short stories based off Charles Shultz. This would be a great book to read to students because it is broken into six short story chapters. So, it will not take much time and it has great illustrations too.

[Gideon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those Snoopy books.

[Annabella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re Read January 2015

[Lorraine Der]

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