Tate Tuber, Space Spud
Tate Tuber, Space Spud by Michael Slack is a humorous sci-fi comic published by Holiday House, Incorporated in 2025. This 40-page book is designed for second and third graders, presenting a lighthearted story about Tate Tuber, who aspires to be an astronaut. When he joins space training, he discovers that his mission involves space farming rather than the thrilling adventures he imagined. However, when the space station faces a crisis, Tate’s unique ability to conduct electricity becomes crucial for saving the day.
Readers will find engaging illustrations and a blend of humor and science in this graphic novel. The story not only entertains but also includes educational elements, such as facts about potatoes and their ability to conduct electricity, as well as insights into growing vegetables in space. This edition is part of the I Like to Read Comics® series, which aims to engage young readers, especially those who may struggle with traditional reading. With its captivating art and relatable themes, Tate Tuber, Space Spud offers a unique reading experience that encourages children to explore the joys of reading comics.
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A funny sci fi comic that’s just right for second and third graders!
Tate Tuber has always known he was destined for greatness. A couch potato? Not Tate–he’s going to be an astronaut! So when
Tate sees his chance to join space training, he literally jumps at the chance.
But on his first mission, Tate learns that his role doesn’t include finding aliens or stopping asteroids. The human astronauts want to use Tate in a space farming experiment. How disappointing! But when the space station loses power and begins hurtling back towards earth, it’s up to Tate to save the day with his ability to conduct electricity! Potato power!
In the back of the book are science facts about how potatoes really do conduct electricity, growing veggies in space, and more!
I Like to Read Comics® are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. I Like to Read Comics®, like their award-winning I Like to Read® counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers.
We hope that all new readers will say, “I like to read comics!”
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
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