Kahn, Ben. Mr. Muffins – Defender of the Stars. Oni Press, 2025. 978-1-620-10832-1. 168 p. $14.99. Grades 3-8.

Eleven-year-old Reuben Mahmud is just trying to take his corgi Mr. Muffins for a walk. He definitely is not trying to skip out on homework or chores. But when a spaceship crash lands next to him in the middle of the park, and Cassara, an intergalactic soldier, tells him that Mr. Muffins has the missing cosmic power that will help save the universe from the evil Hakar empire, of course Reuben has to go with his four legged best friend to save the universe. As Mr. Muffins learns to control his powers, and Reuben and Cassara learn to work together and see past their differences, they have to take down the Hakar in hilarious ways.

THOUGHTS: Absolutely adorable, explosive middle grade graphic novel! Add this to your middle grade shelf because it will be constantly checked out.  It has space battles, lasers, humor, friendship, skipping homework, and of course, an adorable corgi. The story is action packed and fast paced as Reuben and Mr. Muffins save the world. The author says they were inspired by Dragonball meets Star Wars which makes for a truly fun and silly mashup.

Adventure
Graphic Novel
Science Fiction