- Graphic Novels
- Ages 6–9
- Science Fiction
Astrid and Stella: Star Struck!
Book 2 in The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and StellaView the full series
When a misunderstanding drags Astrid and Stella into a dangerous force field, only total teamwork will get them back on track, with a familiar furry villain and a pop-star rescue along the way.
- Best for6–9
- FormatGraphic
- Length112 pp
- Read aloud~53 min
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The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Comedic
- Conversational
Tone
- Funny
- Silly
- Heartwarming
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
Best friends and intergalactic heroes Astrid and Stella are back, and this time a silly misunderstanding sends them drifting straight into a dangerous force field powered by hurt feelings. Getting free will take total teamwork, and the road home is anything but quiet: a run-in with a fur-miliar villain and the daring rescue of an intergalactic pop star keep the girls, and their faithful robot sidekick Bobo, very busy indeed. Sabrina and Eunice Moyle pack the second Cosmic Adventure with the same trippy, candy-coloured art, non-stop puns and goofy energy as the first, while quietly modelling how friends fall out and find their way back to each other. The message that problems shrink when you tackle them together is woven lightly through the chaos of dance breaks and snack attacks. Short, bright and endlessly re-readable, it's a joyful early graphic novel for newly confident readers who love a laugh with real heart underneath.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
An early graphic novel best suited to readers of about 6-9 reading alone, and lovely shared with 5-8s. The friendship-repair theme adds substance without any scary content, keeping it comfortable for sensitive readers and highly re-readable.
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- Best fit · 6–9
- Read aloud · 5–8
- Independent · 6–9
Prose load
Minimal
Visual support
Very high
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Workable
Works well for
- Reluctant readers
Nothing in the book is likely to concern most parents. Safe to recommend without preview.
Bedtime suitability
2 / 5 · Better outside bedtime
Sensitive-child
4 / 5 · Good fit
Graphic intensity
1 / 5 · None
Best for
- Funny stories
- Space lovers
- Early graphic novels
- Reluctant readers
Avoid if
- Wants quiet story
- Dislikes silliness
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
A force field powered by a misunderstanding, a return villain who's furry and ridiculous, and a mission to save an intergalactic pop star make for a wonderfully daft ride. Bobo the robot, endless puns and dance-break energy keep every page giggly and bright.
- Adventure and freedom
- Friendship and belonging
- Going on a quest
Why parents love it
The second adventure gently explores how friends hurt each other and repair it, all wrapped in silliness rather than sermon. Minimal text and big, colourful panels make it a brilliant confidence-builder for new readers, and the humour keeps grown-ups smiling too.
- Shared humour
- Quick to read
In the series
The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella.
5 books · open the series →
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