Review: A lot of fun to read for kids!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
Pat Hatt does it again with The Cosmic League: Rise of the Allies. A great children’s book is something that not only entertains kids because of the story, but also sparks their imagination. The Cosmic League does just that, through the interesting heroes and fun adventures. But more importantly, The Cosmic League wins because of the moral of the story.I love how, of all characters, Zombie Man is the one who teaches Catality and Tarsier Man a lesson about teamwork. He not only teaches a valuable skill to children, but also breaks down stereotypes by being an adorable zombie who helps the two other heroes get along with each other. Zombies are not typically portrayed as a hero in many adult books, let alone children’s books. They are often described as being scary, ugly, and a creature to run away from.But Zombie Man could not be farther from the typecast zombie we’re all afraid of. For one thing, he looks like a cross between Batman’s Robin and Nightcrawler—who are both super cool. For another thing, he’s the glue that sticks Catality and Tarsier Man together and helps the group defeat Goliath the Tyrant in the end.Apart from the moral and the cool heroes, I also love how each character has very unique superhero ability, like how Catality could use his claws as missiles. Imagination is an important skill to nurture in children, and The Cosmic League is nothing short of imaginative. I think that Pat Hatt has captured what excites kids in terms of superpowers from normal animals such as cats. As an adult, I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I’m sure that kids will have an excellent time reading it as well.