When Binky the cat’s space station (i.e., home) is invaded by foster cat Gracie, Binky is at first merely alarmed by the idea of another feline encroaching on his turf. He soon discovers that Gracie is more than just another stray, and he must prove that he’s still worthy of F.U.R.S.T. (Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) membership as she puts him through his paces. But when the two discover an invading alien horde (bees), they join forces to battle the threat. This sequel to Binky the Space Cat (Kids Can Press, 2009) offers the same blend of quirkiness and charm. Binky is as singular as they come yet wholly catlike in Ashley Spires’s hilarious graphic novel. (Ages 7–10)

In Binky's third adventure, our intrepid, sometimes accident-prone hero is shaken out of his routine when he's forced to contend with Gracie, a dainty striped foster kitty who comes to live at Binky's space station (aka his home at 42 Sentinel Parkway). Binky instantly resents the new arrival, whose cute face and perfect manners are downright annoying. Indeed, Gracie seems too perfect. So Binky decides to do some undercover investigating and discovers a shocking truth about the family guest. Soon Binky is thrust full-throttle into a situation that puts all his Space Cat skills to the ultimate test!