Description

Captain Cuticle has traveled the universe for centuries, always in pursuit of adventure. When the King of Fringe sends him and his loyal navigator, Mullet, on a mission to find the legendary Keratin, their journey takes a surprising turn.

They discover a planet where beings like Captain Cuticle are not just admired—they’re so beloved they’ve become captives.

This short, high-interest read delivers fast-paced action, laugh-out-loud humor, and imaginative world-building. Bursting with hair-raising fun, the story blends science fiction, fantasy, and superhero tropes in a way that’s accessible and engaging for young readers.

The Captain Cuticle and the Search for Keratin features quirky illustrations, playful language, and themes of friendship, bravery, and problem-solving. It’s an ideal choice for middle-grade readers, reluctant readers, classroom read-alouds, and library collections seeking humor-forward fantasy.

Get ready for an off-the-wall adventure where courage, teamwork, and a little conditioner can save the day.

• High-interest, short-format chapter book for emerging and reluctant readers
• Encourages creative thinking, humor comprehension, and narrative engagement
• Strong themes of friendship, loyalty, and bravery
• Excellent for read-alouds, book clubs, and independent reading time

Meta Data

• Publisher: Two Turkey Publishing, LLC
• Publication date: May 20, 2022
• Pages: 72
• Genre: Children’s Humorous Science Fiction
• ISBN: 979-8-9866066-8-2
• Formats: PDF
• Language: English