Summary (CIP): One day when Ned's parents are out, he meets Captain Lumpy Lugo, a space pirate who comes from the galaxy Foon-ping-baba, and they spend the afternoon travelling through outer space

Review: I laughed out load, several times! This story reminded me creative writing in the fourth grade. The concept, voice, and details capture that level of sophistication and silliness. For instance, the summary mentions that Ned's parents are out and at the end of the book we learn that they were out watching professional wrestling.

School Library Journal review found the characters appealing and amusing with Pinkwater's unique brand of humor.

Booklist refers to the book as science fiction in one of it's milder forms, and comments that "Pinkwater fans will enjoy the zany author/illustrator's latest trip into the light fantastic."