Eudora Space Kid: The Lobster Tale
Written by David Horn
Illustrated by Deven Hoover
Ages 6-10 | 88 Pages
Publisher: David Horn | ISBN-13: 9781736677421
Publisher’s Synopsis: Freedom for lobsters! The second in the Eudora Space Kid series: a hilariously funny, early reader sci-fi chapter book perfect for elementary-aged kids. Can Eudora and her best friend, Arnold, rescue her favorite lobsters from becoming the next meal at the spaceship’s New Year’s buffet?
Eudora is a normal third-grader who just happens to live on a 36 deck AstroLiner. In SPACE! As a math and science whiz who’s been adopted by what you might call . . . aliens, she has normal ambitions—like being the chief engineer on an AstroLiner. But when her favorite lobsters on board appear on the menu at Chef Franklin’s dinner buffet, Eudora and her best friend, Arnold, hatch a plan to break them out. Will they save their crustacean friends? Or will they end up locked in the ship’s brig? Again . . .
Brilliant for engaging emergent and early chapter book readers.
Available for purchase here.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David Horn lives in New Jersey with his wife, two daughters, and a funny dog named Trixie. He is a huge science fiction fan and loves reading science fiction books from both the old and new greats. His daughters inherited his love of science fiction and love watching sci-fi shows like Star Trek, Babylon 5, Stargate, and Star Wars. The Eudora Space Kid early reader chapter book series started as funny stories he told his daughters at dinner to get milk to come out of their noses. He hopes your children love Eudora’s silly antics in space too and milk comes out of their noses too!
For more information, visit https://www.eudoraspacekid.com/.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Life Is What It's Called - What inspired you to write Eudora Space Kid 2: The Lobster Tale as the sequel?
David Horn - Before COVID, my family had a tradition of going to a New Year’s Eve Lobster Buffet every year. It was a lot of fun and very festive. But I have always been scared of lobsters. They look dangerous! And then one night my wife and daughters were eating lobster for dinner at home, and my daughters asked me to tell a “Eudora story” about lobster. And so The Lobster Tale is what came out – from the New Year’s Eve buffet menu all the way to the ending scene.
Life Is What It's Called - What will kids like most about this series?
David Horn - I hope they like the laughs, Eudora’s silly tricks, and seeing how math and science can be used for fun!
Life Is What It's Called - How can this series be used in a classroom setting?
David Horn - I hope the humor in the book gets children reading who normally wouldn’t be so inclined. My goal in writing these books was to give kids a new chapter book option for this reading level. At this age, kids are just getting exposed to real on-your-own reading, and I thought Eudora would be a great option – it’s funny, positive and also has a “school is cool” attitude.
Life Is What It's Called - What do you hope kids will learn from this series?
David Horn - I really hope the humor gets kids interested in reading. And I hope I can show kids the big impact they can have on the world with math and science, just like Eudora! They should dream big just like Eudora!
Life Is What It's Called - How many books will be a part of this series?
David Horn - As many as I can write! But I have five books written and planned so far. Along the way we’ll meet some new, really silly characters and get to know our current characters even more.
Life Is What It's Called - What writing projects are you working on next?
David Horn - I’m actually getting the art started for Book 3. That will be exciting! We’ll get to see some new parts of the ship in that one and also meet some new shipmates.
Life Is What It's Called - What makes this series stand apart from the other series on the market?
David Horn - Well, I think having a strong and confident girl main character who is into math and science is really cool. And I like that all the characters are optimistic and positive people, but also very silly.
Life Is What It's Called - What should the reader know about you as an author?
David Horn - I love children’s chapter books. When I started writing these books, my two daughters were at the age for chapter books. And they still liked being read to also. So, I’ve read hundreds of chapter books to my daughters - many multiple times! I actually love the genre and I love writing them. When I set out to put pen to paper on Eudora, I wanted to write a book I wouldn’t mind reading to my daughters a hundred times in a row.
Life Is What It's Called - What authors influence your writing?
David Horn - Beverly Cleary, Ann M. Martin and Dan Gutman for chapter books, and Isaac Asimov and Jack McDevitt for science fiction (I love the clarity in their writing). I think Jack McDevitt’s Alex Benedict series (it’s sort of like Indiana Jones set in space, and my favorite series of all time) influenced me greatly when I put pen to paper on Eudora.
Life Is What It's Called - Why do you think it's important for kids to be exposed to science fiction?
David Horn - I think science fiction can really expand a kid’s mind to new possibilities and new ways of thinking. Eudora herself likes to think about how she can change her world using math and science – she is exploring in a way. Kids should dream big just like Eudora!
GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win a signed copy of Eudora Space Kid: The Lobster Tale and a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card!
One (1) grand prize winner receives
Two (2) winners receive:
Eudora Space Kid 2 Book Giveaway
David Horn - Well, I think having a strong and confident girl main character who is into math and science is really cool. And I like that all the characters are optimistic and positive people, but also very silly.
Life Is What It's Called - What should the reader know about you as an author?
David Horn - I love children’s chapter books. When I started writing these books, my two daughters were at the age for chapter books. And they still liked being read to also. So, I’ve read hundreds of chapter books to my daughters - many multiple times! I actually love the genre and I love writing them. When I set out to put pen to paper on Eudora, I wanted to write a book I wouldn’t mind reading to my daughters a hundred times in a row.
Life Is What It's Called - What authors influence your writing?
David Horn - Beverly Cleary, Ann M. Martin and Dan Gutman for chapter books, and Isaac Asimov and Jack McDevitt for science fiction (I love the clarity in their writing). I think Jack McDevitt’s Alex Benedict series (it’s sort of like Indiana Jones set in space, and my favorite series of all time) influenced me greatly when I put pen to paper on Eudora.
Life Is What It's Called - Why do you think it's important for kids to be exposed to science fiction?
David Horn - I think science fiction can really expand a kid’s mind to new possibilities and new ways of thinking. Eudora herself likes to think about how she can change her world using math and science – she is exploring in a way. Kids should dream big just like Eudora!
GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win a signed copy of Eudora Space Kid: The Lobster Tale and a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card!
One (1) grand prize winner receives
- A signed copy of Eudora Space Kid: The Lobster Tale and a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card.
Two (2) winners receive:
- A signed copy of Eudora Space Kid: The Lobster Tale
Eudora Space Kid 2 Book Giveaway
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