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Caramel reviews Space Case: The Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs and Ward Jenkins

Caramel has reviewed many books by Stuart Gibbs before. Today he talks about a recent graphic novel adaptation, Space Case: The Graphic Novel, of a 2015 book written by Gibbs; this version was published in August 2025 and was illustrated by Ward Jenkins. As usual Sprinkles is taking notes and asking questions.

Caramel reviews Space Case: The Graphic Novel, written by Stuart Gibbs and illustrated by Ward Jenkins. — Caramel reviews *Space Case: The Graphic Novel*, written by Stuart Gibbs and illustrated by Ward Jenkins.

Sprinkles: So Caramel, today we are talking about a brand new graphic novel by Stuart Gibbs. And I know you and Marshmallow both love books by this author. So I am guessing this was something you were curious to read?

Caramel: Well, to be honest, I did not know about it before last week, but when I did, then I really did.

S: What does that mean? You just dove into the book and read it and now know everything about it?

C: Kind of, but I will try to explain well.

S: That is good. So please do go ahead. What is this book about?

C: It is about a boy named Dash who is living on the moon.

S: Wait. He is living on the moon. How is that possible?

C: Yeah, he lives with his mom and dad who are scientists, and work there.

S: Okay, I see. Is the story happening in the near future then?

C: I think so, but the specific date is not stated.

S: I see. Would you like to be living on the moon Caramel? I mean, if it were safe and there were a base and other folks living there and so on.

C: Maybe, I don’t know.

S: Okay. I understand. There are just too many possibilities, and I have to say I love seeing the blue skies and the trees and the mountains and so on. On the moon you would not see those. Then again you could see the Earthrise! And that might be worth at least a trip…

C: Yeah, if it’s for a day or a week, maybe it may work, but for a long time, no way.

S: Yeah, we bunnies quite like this planet!

Caramel is reading Space Case: The Graphic Novel, written by Stuart Gibbs and illustrated by Ward Jenkins. — Caramel is reading *Space Case: The Graphic Novel*, written by Stuart Gibbs and illustrated by Ward Jenkins.

S: Okay, let us get back to the book then.

C: So anyways, one day, Dash hears a conversation, and hears the scientific leader of the mission, or at least a leader of something, Then a little bit later, that scientist is found dead.

S: Hmm, sounds mysterious. So this is a murder mystery?

C: Yeah, kinda.

S: Gibbs sure likes to write mysteries! You basically read and reviewed all his Spy School books and Marshmallow read and reviewed all his FunJungle books, and both series are mysteries. Weird things keep happening around the main character and the main character and their friends have to figure things out.

C: Yes, I have read and reviewed all the Spy School books, and they were good. And this is very good too.

S: Apparently it is also a part of a series. Did you know that this is the graphic novel version of a book from 2015 and there are two more books in this series? They are called the Moon Base Alpha series.

C: Really?

S: Yes. But the other books are still only regular books. No graphic novel version yet.

C: Hmm, kind of like the Spy School books. He first writes the books, and then the graphic novel versions come out, one by one, but really slowly…

S: Yes.

C: I might like to read those other books, too, then. I am not sure I can wait till the graphic novels come out.

S: Okay, so does that mean this book was really good, too?

C: Yes, very good. It was a lot of fun but also exciting!

S: So I am understanding that you liked the book a lot and would not mind looking into the other books in the Moon Base Alpha series.

C: Yeah, why not? It was a good book.

S: By the way, a new Spy School book is coming out soon. I am guessing you would like to read that, too?

C: Yes! Of course!

S: I think we understand each other, Caramel. I will start looking into getting those books for you. And you will start looking into going to bed.

C: Yup. I think this is a good place to end this review.

S: Great! So what would you like to tell our readers?

C: Stay tuned for more book bunny reviews!

Caramel loved reading Space Case: The Graphic Novel, written by Stuart Gibbs and illustrated by Ward Jenkins, and is looking forward to reading more about Dash and his adventures. — Caramel loved reading *Space Case: The Graphic Novel*, written by Stuart Gibbs and illustrated by Ward Jenkins, and is looking forward to reading more about Dash and his adventures.

Caramel reviews The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Today Caramel is talking to Sprinkles about The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the 1979 book by Douglas Adams that originated from a 1978 radio show and then went on to evolve into a whole “comedy science fiction franchise”, according to Wikipedia.

Sprinkles: So we are talking about The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy today. I am excited! I had really enjoyed reading this book myself.

Caramel: Yup, this book was surely a really good read. I had a lot of fun reading it.

S: Yay! So maybe we can start with a brief introduction to the story for anyone reading our blog who might not know about it.

C: Sure. It is a scifi book that is infused with a lot of comedy.

S: It is funny, I agree. Tell us more.

C: This book tells the story of a guy named Arthur Dent and another one named Ford Perfect.

S: It is actually Prefect, as in Ford Prefect, the car.

C: Yes, I knew that but somehow forgot. Yes, he is actually named that because he came to Earth fifteen years before the start of this story, maybe around when the car came out, you see Ford Prefect is an alien from Betelgeuse Seven.

S: Yes, apparently the author at some point said that Ford “had simply mistaken the dominant life form on Earth” (again according to Wikipedia).

C: Yes, when you look at it from outer space, apparently, humans don’t look like the dominant species on Earth. So Ford Prefect thought he should blend in and gave himself the name of a common car. But actually humans are really not the dominant species on Earth, according to The Hitchhiker’s Guide. It is the mice who are the smartest species on our planet.

S: That is funny! I mean, we have read many books about clever mice, remember Poppy and Ragweed?

C: Yes, then there is Ralph and Babymouse. So to me it sounds reasonable!

S: But this book is not really about mice, is it?

C: No, it is about the adventures of Arthur and Ford. So Ford comes to Earth to work on a guide book, and then is stuck. At the time when the book starts, Ford knows that the planet is going to be destroyed soon and wants to save Arthur and he tries to teach him about life in the universe. He tells him about this amazing guide book, The Hitchhiker’s Guide, that anyone who is going out traveling in space should have.

S: So the book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is about a book called The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy?

C: Kind of, but it is more about Ford and Arthur.

S: So what happens? Do they leave the Earth together? And why on earth is the Earth going to be destroyed?

C: Because the planet is in the way of an intergalactic highway that some people want to build.

S: Ouch! That’s rough! Okay, so Earth cannot appeal and they have to leave, right? What do they do? Does the Earth really get destroyed in the book?

C: Yes, the entire planet is destroyed and turned to ash.

S: You said this was a funny book. That sounds pretty terrible.

C: Yes, but you know it is fiction when you are reading it. And the book is funny! Really funny. And they do not go into the details of the destruction at all really; that is almost an excuse to get Ford and Arthur traveling together.

S: And also telling us that our planet is one of many and maybe we should not be so full of ourselves if they can just demolish it to make a highway, like we do not really matter in the grand scheme of things.

C: When you say it like that, it maybe does not sound so funny, but it is really funny Sprinkles.

S: I know Caramel, and actually I like being reminded that we should not be too full of ourselves. Our lives matter, what we do matters, but we are not at the center of the universe. It is a small world after all but it is inside a very big universe.

Caramel is reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. — Caramel is reading *The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy* by Douglas Adams.

S: Anyways back to the book. So what happens in the end? You know there are many more books in the series?

C: They get picked up on accident by an alien ship, and are then thrown out of the ship, and then are picked up by another ship. Apparently Arthur is the only human remaining from Earth, and it is kind of funny because he is just a normal guy. Anyways, along the way a lot of hilarious things happen and we learn from Ford about the Guide and all sorts of weird facts from it.

S: Oooh, you like facts! But of course these are probably fictional facts, right? Can you tell me a couple?

C: Yep, they are fictional but also really fun. One is about the Babel fish which feeds off of brain waves and can translate any language.

S: Ooh, cool, like the universal translator in Star Trek or in Doctor Who, but it is a fish! Awesome! One more?

C: There is a thing called the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, which is a cocktail that contains Ol’ Janx Spirit, a particularly vicious alcoholic drink, and is so strong that you will need to recuperate in a hospital.

S: That sounds bad. Okay, so maybe it is time to wrap up this review. Overall it seems like this book kept you entertained, right? Do you want to read the next book in the series? It is called The Restaurant at the End of the Universe. I think there are five more books in total.

C: Sure, why not?

S: Alright, we will see if we can get you a copy. Okay, Caramel, what would you like to tell our readers as we wrap up this review?

C: Stay tuned for more book bunny reviews!

Caramel enjoyed reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams and is keen to read more from this series. — Caramel enjoyed reading *The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy* by Douglas Adams and is keen to read more from this series.

Caramel reviews Warhammer 40000: Core Book

Today Caramel is talking to Sprinkles about his new Warhammer 40,000: Core Book.

Sprinkles: So Caramel, today we are talking about your new Warhammer 40000: Core Book. So maybe start by telling us a bit about it?

Caramel: Sure, this book is a rule book for the Warhammer 40,000 game. It includes a description for every army in the game and tells you about some of the units in the army.

S: Wait, let us start a bit slower. I know you like this game but honestly I do not know much about it. On the book website I read “In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.” That sounds utterly terrifying.

C: Yeah, I suppose.

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.

In the 41st Millennium, warring factions from ancient civilisations and upstart empires fight endless battles across innumerable worlds. Humanity stands alone, beset on all sides by the heretic, the mutant, and the alien. There is no mercy. There is no respite. Prepare yourself for battle.

– https://warhammer40000.com

S: So this is supposed to be the future of our universe, right?

C: Yes, we are in the 41st century

S: And there are no humans or bunnies, I presume?

C: No, there are humans, but they mainly worship the God Emperor of Mankind.

S: Hmm, not loving that at the moment, but okay. And are they based on Planet Earth or is the main scene elsewhere in the universe? And are they the main heroes or villains or just one among many other races?

C: They are somewhere in between, not too evil, but not great people, either. And they do inhabit thousands of planets but their civilization has stagnated. Not terribly optimistic.

S: I see. So the game you play takes place about forty thousand years in the future when there is constant war in the universe. So what is the game like? Do you role play individual heroes? Do you lead armies or nations or planets?

C: You lead a single army, and the size of the army is determined by a point system. You usually have 1000 points, but in some game rounds, you can have more or less.

S: And do you cooperate with friends when you are playing with them? Or are you usually battling one another?

C: Both. Occasionally you have allies. At other times, it is just you and your army against all the other players’ armies.

S: I see. So are the battles random battles for power over a resource or a planet? Or is there an overarching goal, like beating the main baddies of the galaxy or pushing back invaders and reestablishing the dominion of an empire?

C: I think usually it is a battle over resources or knowledge that causes battles.

S: So why do you like this game? Because it is a neat strategy game?

C: Yes, I like the strategy needed to win..

S: And you like having an excuse to hang out with friends for an extended period of time?

C: Yes.

Caramel and Aeldari friend are reading and enjoying Warhammer 40000: Core Book. — Caramel and Aeldari friend are reading and enjoying *Warhammer 40000: Core Book*.

S: Alright, let us get back to the book. So the book is the rule book for the game then, right? But you were playing the game without it, so it is not only a rule book, is it?

C: Oh, it is a rule book. The way I was playing was by asking my friends about the rules.

S: So this is more like the Dungeons and Dragons type of thing, where the rules are quite complex and there is a wide range of things you can do or types of beings you can be.

C: Yes, kind of, but in Warhammer you control an army, In D&D, you control one person.

S: I understand that, I think. Okay, so tell me more about the book. It is a large-format and full-color book, printed on rather nice paper and with solid binding. I am assuming you look a lot at the pictures.

C: Yes, that is what I do a lot, but I also read the rules and the descriptions.

S: So do you think you will keep it as a reference book as you continue to play the game with your friends?

C: Yes, I think I will.

S: But you have already read this whole book from cover to cover? How long is it? How many pages does it have? It does look pretty thick.

C: It has 220 pages.

S: Hmm, so not too thick, you have read much thicker books before. So maybe it is the high quality paper that makes it so thick. Okay. But you have not yet answered all my questions. Maybe I should have asked them one at a time. So I will ask again. Have you read the whole book from cover to cover yet?

C: Yes, many, many times.

S: Well, that sounds very much like a strong endorsement! So I am guessing you like the book then.

C: Yes, greatly.

S: Here is the hard question though: would you have enjoyed this book at all if you did not know about Warhammer or did not like to play it already?

C: Well, I probably wouldn’t have gotten the book if I didn’t like the game, but I think maybe, the pictures and stories might have drawn me in if i just got to look at the book a bit.

S: Yeah, I can see that. You already like space-related things, you like Star Wars, you enjoy reading and learning about wars more generally, and you like fiction with aliens and spaceships. You also like role-playing games. I am guessing this has a lot of the things that you would like.

C: Yes, that is true. This Warhammer book has almost everything that I like: spaceships, robots, elves, and to top it all off, PICTURES!!!

S: There are elves?! That is awesome!

C: Well, technically they are called the Aeldari, but they are basically space elves with guns and cool armor, but I might be biased.

S: That does sound cool! But I think I know why you said almost everything though. There are no dragons!

C: Well, they have these things called heldrakes, which are robot dragons, but they are kind of sadistic.

S: I see. You probably prefer the dragons in Wings of Fire or How to Train Your Dragon. The ones who have different kinds of personalities, but can be kind and friendly and generous as well, right?

C: Yes, I do.

S: Okay, Caramel, I think this is already a very long post. So let us wrap things up. What would you like to tell our readers?

C: Stay tuned for more book bunny reviews!

Caramel and Aeldari friend will continue to read and enjoy Warhammer 40000: Core Book for many months and years to come. — Caramel and Aeldari friend will continue to read and enjoy *Warhammer 40000: Core Book* for many months and years to come.

Caramel reviews Oliver’s Great Big Universe by Jorge Cham

Caramel loves science and all sorts of factful books and documentaries. Today he is talking to Sprinkles about Oliver’s Great Big Universe by Jorge Cham, just published a couple weeks ago.

Sprinkles: So Caramel, tell us a bit about this book.

Caramel: This book is about a kid named Oliver. He is eleven and is starting middle school. He really likes science.

S: Kind of like you then, right?

C: Yes.

S: So is he anxious about starting a new school?

C: Yes he is. But he really really likes science, and he keeps talking about things he is learning. He talks about the universe, for example.

S: Tell me a fact he talks about that you did not know before.

C: He says the sun is squish-ploding.

S: What does that mean?

C: Essentially it means that the sun is squished by its huge gravity and then it explodes.

S: It keeps doing this?

C: Yes.

S: I wonder what the technical term for it is. Squish-ploding does not sound terribly technical. Anyways, what else did you learn?

C: If you lived in Mercury, you would be able to celebrate your birthday every three months!

S: I see. It is because the planet Mercury rotates around the sun much faster than our planet Earth?

C: Yep. Much faster.

Caramel is reading Oliver's Great Big Universe by Jorge Cham. — Caramel is reading *Oliver’s Great Big Universe* by Jorge Cham.

S: Okay, so I am guessing you like this book because it is full of facts.

C: Yes.

S: But it is not just a book of facts, is it? It is also about Oliver and how he is adjusting to his new school.

C: Yes.

S: Do you like Oliver?

C: Yes, he is cool. He knows a lot of scientific facts. In fact he wants to become an astrophysicist.

S: That is cool. So besides the science facts, is Oliver’s own story interesting, too?

C: Yes. He makes a friend eventually.

S: So I am guessing that this means the book has a happy ending.

C: Yep. Another reason why I liked the book!

S: I see. So if you were to describe the book in three words or so, how would you do that?

C: Factful, hilarious, science fun.

S: I think those work! So do you think any bunny could read this book and enjoy it?

C: I think so. There are many many funny pictures on each page, and I think the science is fun, but getting to know Oliver is really funny, too.

S: Yes, the author is the creator of a very successful web comic called Piled Higher and Deeper (also called PhD Comics). He was working on his doctoral degree at Stanford University when he began to publish these comic strips about graduate student life. Some of them are more like inside jokes than others, but a lot of them are really really hilarious.

C: I didn’t know that! But I can see he knows how to draw very funny things.

S: So I was curious about this book and now I know it is good. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about it. I will definitely want to read it myself too.

C: You should Sprinkles. I think you will really like it too.

S: I bet. So let us wrap up this review so I can grab the book from your paws and get started. What do you want to tell our readers?

C: Stay tuned for more book bunny reviews!

Caramel enjoyed reading Oliver's Great Big Universe by Jorge Cham and recommends it to all young bunnies who are curious about the world (and the universe!) around them. — Caramel enjoyed reading *Oliver’s Great Big Universe* by Jorge Cham and recommends it to all young bunnies who are curious about the world (and the universe!) around them.