Hatke, Ben Zita the Spacegirl: Far from Home, 192 pgs. First Second, 2011. $8.45. GRAPHIC NOVEL.
Zita the Spacegirl starts out as just an ordinary girl with a knack for getting into mischief. When Zita and her friend Joseph discover a meteoroid containing a strange device with a button, well of course Zita presses the button! They are transported to an alien world that is under threat of imminent destruction from an asteroid. Worst of all Joseph is kidnapped and Zita is left all alone in a strange and foreboding place! But it seems that Zita has a knack for making friends, and thanks to her personality and bravery finds the right friends to help her mount a rescue attempt for Joseph. A race against the clock, Zita and her new allies must overcome numerous obstacles to reach their goal and save the world.
Oh wow, this was a fun read! Although the plot itself is fast paced and engaging, it’s the characters which endear me to this graphic novel. The author manages to create well-developed and memorable individuals in a short time. The facial expressions of Zita alone were enough to create a fully fledged character. Although a female lead character, both boys and girls enjoy the adventure. Despite the fact that the plot is fairly simple, I would recommend this as a read for even as old as middle school students, who will be charmed by the artwork and format. The first in a series, I look forward to obtaining the second book the second it comes out.
EL, MS –ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Stephanie MLS graduate.
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