I saw the return of zita the spacegirl on netgalley months ago, and it looked awesome, but i didnt read it knowing that it was the third in this series. Far from home by ben hatke book 1 of the zita the spacegirl trilogy. Only, she discovers that joseph has been kidnapped. Zita the spacegirl 6 books in series books minority. Confident zita finds a strange device in a meteor crater while playing. Her greatest wish is to return home and one of her companions is a metal robot that needs oiling that sounds familiar. Zita the spacegirl 2011 read online free book by ben hatke. Zita the spacegirl by ben hatke, 9781596434462, available at book depository. Zita the spacegirl a graphic novel by ben hatke from first second books available in stores. Zita the spacegirl book charlotte mecklenburg library.
Zita s life took a cosmic left turn in the blink of an eye. Bens art for the zita the spacegirl books does a fantastic job of combining action, humor and worldbuilding. Above are zita the spacegirl trilogy books that are currently on. Zita the spacegirl and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. A space girl a science fiction heroine in a kids graphic novel is unique, as far as i can tell.
Humanoid chickens and neurotic robots are shocking enough as new experiences go, but zita is even more surprised to find herself taking on the role of intergalactic hero. Zita the spacegirl is a fun, captivating tale of friendship and redemption from flight veteran ben hatke. This is a graphic novel and one of the first ones ive read and owned. Her example of bravery, loyalty, and acceptance of others despite differences will resonate with kids. In addition to writing and drawing comics, he also paints in the naturalist tradition and, occasionally, performs oneman fire shows.
Then i forgot all about reading zita until i stumbled upon the childrens graphic novel section at my local library and. Ben hatke when young zita discovers a device that opens a portal to another place, and her best friend is abducted, she is compelled to set out on a strange journey from star to star in order to get back home. Zita is super spunky and has a very can do attitude about everything. I am pretty new to graphic novels and i certainly dont know all of the great books out there for kids, especially online graphic novels, but this one feels pretty unique and familiar. The story begins with zita and a friend discovering a device in a crater that zaps them into another world far away. Zita the spacegirl graphic novel the indianapolis public. A new york times bestseller zita s life took a cosmic left turn in the blink of an eye. It also has more whimsical, eyecatching, miyazakiesque monsters than you. Zita the spacegirl book king county library system. Still, if anyone can find their way through this intractible mess of mistaken identity and alien invaders, its the indomitable zita, in legends of zita the spacegirl. Zita the spacegirl is a fun, captivating tale of friendship and redemption from. Zita the spacegirl comic book yarra plenty regional. Zita the spacegirl book pima county public library.
Nearly every element, from basic premise girl whisked to far away and strange. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Any story in which one can escape prison with a tube of doorpaste just like toothpaste, except that it makes magic. But, she also meets friends who help along the way. Zita must rescue joseph and get off of the planet before it explodes. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content. When young zita discovers a device that opens a portal to another place, and her best friend is abducted, she is compelled to set out on a strange journey from star to star in order to get back home. Joseph is abducted and zita is determined to go rescue him from another planet. Zita the spacegirl book ottawa public library bibliocommons.
Zita the spacegirl 2011 read online free book by ben. Far from home, across the universe, on a far away planet, zita meets monsters. This sends joseph into a portal, so zita pushes the button again to get in to save him. Humanoid chickens and neurotic robots are shocking enough as new experiences go, but zita is even more surprised to find herself. A headstrong young girl makes a hasty decision and finds herself in a galaxy far, far away in this graphicnovel shining star.
She will be faced with monsters, magicians and maybe even new friends. One comic creature is a bit of a bully and insults others with names like. Hatke, ben skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content english english, collapsed. Website for zita the spacegirl trilogy view the website share. Zita the spacegirl book one, far from home comic book. Book 1, far from home text and illustrations by ben hatke.
Zita rushes to the rescue after her best friend is abducted by an alien doomsday cult, and before long finds herself hailed as an intergalactic hero. When her best friend is abducted by an alien doomsday cult, zita leaps to the rescue and finds herself a stranger on a strange planet. In fact, far fewer really worthwhile comics for kids come out than you might expect. With the jewel damaged, zita uses the last of its power to send joseph home, then tells piper that theyll use his ship to take her home as well.
Zita the spacegirl when zita activates a strange device she finds in a crater, mysterious dark arms come out of a portal and steal away her friend joseph. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know. She is a bit too rash at times and has to learn to think things through better. Zita the spacegirl is a middlegrade science fiction graphic novel series following zita, a little girl who is accidentally sucked through a portal to another world and must rescue her friend before she can go home. I am just blown away by hatkes imagination and ingenuity. Neither do ancient prophecies, doomed planets, or even a friendly con man who takes a mysterious interest in zita s quest. And like a lot of kids, she can take things too far sometimes. Zita the spacegirl graphic novel washington county. The return of zita the spacegirl and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle.
One of these items is dispatched sooner than the other. Before long, aliens in all shapes and sizes dont even phase her. Of course, no one could resist pushing a mystery button, which pops open an. Book one, far from home evergreen indiana when young zita discovers a device that opens a portal to another place, and her best friend is abducted, she is compelled to set out on a strange journey from star to star in order to get back home. Zita the spacegirl book one, far from home paperback.
Zita the spacegirl book 1, far from home graphic novel. Zita the spacegirl paperback chicago public library. Woke up on a strange planet it wasntbut zita is even more surprise because she is a super heroin she doesnt now it. Add to reading list share this book above are zita the spacegirl trilogy books that are currently on.
Zita is a fun and a good friend she will alwayshelp you if you need help. Zita the spacegirl book one, far from home graphic novel. Amelia bloomer projectfeminist task force, alsc notable childrens book, new. Parents need to know that zita the spacegirl is an exciting graphic novel with a brave young girl at the center of the story.
Far from home, written and illustrated by ben hatke, 183 pp, rl 3 a huge thank you to ben hatke for creating zita the space girl. Zita the spacegirl adventures zita the spacegirl comics by ben. To ask other readers questions about zita the spacegirl, please sign up. This book is well done and should appeal to our spaceloving readers in grades 35.
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