Awards
- Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, 2022
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338339932 Paperback
192 Pages | 6.027" x 8.985" | Ages 7 to 10
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338339949 Hardcover
192 Pages | 6.326" x 9.239" | Ages 7 to 10
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338783711 Ebook
192 Pages | Ages 7 to 10
Praise for Sparks!:
★ "Boothby's background as a comedy writer shows in the tight timing, clever banter, and over-the-top dialogue, while Matsumoto's archly funny cartoons -- buoyant, colorful artwork filled with speedy action, riotous sight gags, and animated character designs -- perfectly complement the script. Ideal for elementary-school readers, this is a natural choice for anyone who loved Dav Pilkey's Dog Man series or Drew Brockington's Catstronauts books." -- Booklist, starred review
"Tightly spaced panels and frenetic motion lines keep the tension high and the pace quick, and the plethora of onomatopoeia give a dramatic and amusing comic-book feel. Back off, Lassie and Rin Tin Tin; Sparks is on the scene and ready for action." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"It's an off-the-wall and very funny adventure with an entertaining odd-couple friendship at its core." -- Publishers Weekly
"Cat and dog lovers alike will laugh their way to the end of this offering... Recommended for all children's comics collections." -- School Library Journal