Parents need to know that Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl is a graphic novel that brings together two popular series by Ben Hatke that blend fantasy and sci-fi elements into one. A central character shoves another and briefly chokes her.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide. There's a battle with hordes of fantasy-creature skeletons and armies of giants trying to conquer Earth. In the real world, lots of seeming federal agents point guns at two people and threaten to make them 'disappear.' One agent holds a man's arms back while another punches him in the stomach. In the fantasy realm one creature kicks another who's on the ground in the stomach and punches him in the jaw. Fantasy violence is mostly fights with magical abilities and weapons as well as swords, clubs, and explosives. VERDICT Jack and Zita make a stunning team in this high-stakes adventure-a must for fans of both series.- Gretchen Hardin, Bee Cave Public Library, TX Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.Lots of action, peril, and scary fantasy creatures. The ending is fairly emotional and leaves open the possibility of further stories. The story is a bit chaotic at times since there's so much going on, but the plot is tightly constructed and keeps things moving forward. Hatke's artwork, as usual, does a lot of the character work-he skillfully uses wordless panels where other writers might be tempted to add dialogue. Old friends, cameos, and inside jokes make this a great volume for fans of previous installments, but even new readers will be able to follow along and will want to read the backlog once they're finished. The adults still get to play their part, albeit back on Earth. One of the villains says it best: 'There are other human heroes at large in the scattered worlds and a spacegirl who must be stopped.' The melding of the two groups of friends is entertaining, and there's realistic tension between Zita and Jack's friend Lilly, who have very different styles of tackling problems.

It's up to Jack, Zita, and their pals to put an end to the invasion.

With an army of angry giants bent on taking over Earth, the stakes are high. The book conveniently starts with a recap of their adventures thus far. Gr 4-7-In this epic crossover event, the stars of two of Hatke's previous series, Jack and Zita the Spacegirl, join forces. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th

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