This is book two in Jeffrey Brown's Space-Time series. Much like book one, it is black and white sketches with lots of text. This can definitely be humorous for middle grade kids, but is not an easy read like his other series. The amount of made up words and squished text makes this a little difficult to read. There's a lot of humor in it, but a very particular type of humor, and it's not one that I enjoy.

The space kids are visiting each others' home planets, but each visit is a couple of pages and then long dialog between. Also, the astronauts traveling back from Mars are annoyed that two kids and Commander G got to travel through space. I think if there's a middle grader who likes space, poop jokes, and pranks this book is for them.

Fans of Brown will find the second book of this series satisfactory. It has a lot of similar elements to the Jedi Academy, the premise is interesting, but there was a lot of jumping around that made me re-read several pages. That being said, Brown's books are a hit and this would be a necessary purchase.

In book 2 of the SPACE-TIME series, two earthlings and their alien friends have STEM-themed adventures (and plenty of pranks) on distant planets.

Can I ever say enough good things about Jeffrey Brown? This latest is a delight. The humor sparkles in both text and artwork while gentle themes of environmentalism and friendship add another layer underneath. The utter silliness of the story will snag reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. A great addition to Middle Grade collections.

The second book in graphic novelist Jeffrey Brown's Space-Time graphic novel series returns Jide, Petra, and their intergalactic student body on board the Potato, their orbiting classroom. This latest mission involves students visiting their home planets, giving Jide and Petra more insight and involvement with new populations. A prank war goes awry, and Commander G is along for the ride. Fast-paced dialogue and jokes make up the lion's share of the story, with some smart insights into how humans and folx from other worlds are alike yet hilariously different, and a side discussion about hurt feelings resulting from escalating pranks encourage readers to put themselves in others' people place... at least for a moment. It's a fun story that celebrates fun. Great for travel themed summer reading!

You know Jeffrey Brown's comics: Star Wars Jedi Academy, Lucy and Andy Neanderthal, and Darth Vader and Son are just a few of them. He writes for both kids and grown-ups; visit his website for more information about his books.