Hamster S.A.M. Odd-ventures in Space! - Book Trailer

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Synopsis: The Hamsternational Space Station is in trouble, and it's going to take a Secret Adventure Mission to save the day! The fastidious Hamster Sam and his folksy sidekick Fescue (a field mouse with a mullet) must pilot their homemade portable potty rocket, the P.U. 3000, past a slew of obstacles including lunar dust bunnies, a squadron of schnozz rockets and the Intergalactic Grammar Police. Plus- in a unique epilogue feature you'll meet a real-live NASA astronaut and find out what it's like to travel into outer space! Hamster Sam interviews space shuttle astronaut Gregory H. Johnson, who piloted the shuttle Endeavor on two successful missions to the International Space Station.

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I think this book trailer really popped! It was exciting, interesting and fun. I think my niece, nephews, and cousins could easily fall in love with this trailer and if the book is anything like the trailer they would be even happier. I was pleased to see how well it was put together into a […]

Posted March 31, 2014 by William Y.

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I was pleased to see how well it was put together into a series of events that spoke to kids, but also to adults. Although there aren’t many reviews to back this book up, I don’t think you should bat your eye at it, but take a closer look and check out the sample pages. It could be worth your while.

About the Author:

Dave McDonald is the author/illustrator of Hamster S.A.M. Odd-ventures in Space!, a humorous early middle grade graphic novel for readers seven and up. For 30 years, McDonald has written, produced and presented award-winning children’s educational and entertainment programming for television, theme parks, museums, libraries and schools. As an accredited teaching artist, he regularly visits schools and libraries with his “Kids Make Comics!” assembly and artist-in-residency programs.

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Hamster S.A.M.: Odd-ventures in Space! (Hamster Sam Comics) (Paperback)

By (author): Dave McDonald

The Hamsternational Space Station is in trouble, and it’s going to take a Secret Adventure Mission to save the day! The fastidious Hamster Sam and his folksy sidekick Fescue (a field mouse with a mullet) must pilot their homemade portable potty rocket, the P.U. 3000, past a slew of obstacles including lunar dust bunnies, a squadron of schnozz rockets and the Intergalactic Grammar Police. Plus- in a unique epilogue feature you’ll meet a real-live NASA astronaut and find out what it’s like to travel into outer space! Hamster Sam interviews space shuttle astronaut Gregory H. Johnson, who piloted the shuttle Endeavor on two successful missions to the International Space Station.

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