Humans need fantasy to be human. To be the place where the
falling angel meets the rising ape.
~ Terry Pratchett, Hogfather
Beginning in January, I am
participating in the One Page a Day Challenge. Hopefully by the end of
the year, I'll have 365 pages worth editing.
I’m also trying to follow My Plan for 2014. I may need therapy by December. Oh wait…
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Only those
who seek the Holy Grail of creativity, art, and invention can be said to
have the openness and wonder of a child.
Ben Hatke
is such an artist and storyteller.
His Zita
the Spacegirl graphic novel series has captured the hearts and imaginations of
children everywhere. But especially girls with a heart for adventure and
superheroes.
We live in
an age where childhood and innocence are under constant attack. The news is full of stories of horrific and sordid
child abuse and abandonment. In the not-so-sordid,
but equally horrific suburban life, children battle bullies, impossibly high
expectations, and the secret wounds that is the dysfunctional family.
Kids
reading Zita go on an adventure where there is danger, suspense, action,
and a daring escape. To join her is to
learn that there are bad guys (which most kids already know), and that seemingly
impossible odds can be overcome.
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Image credit: Ben Hatke
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You think
you’ve got it bad with bullies and tons of homework?! In this third and
final installment, our fearless heroine faces her biggest challenge yet: intergalactic prison!
With a heart-pounding soundtrack and
book trailer that makes the graphics come alive, this is the best Zita
book yet. And as a bonus for adults and kids alike, Ben talks about
his writing process and the character development of Zita.
Hollywood, are you paying attention?
Oremus pro invicem,
~
Mikaela
So buy all three Zita the
Spacegirl books for the adventurous kid in your life. It will help them battle
bullies. It helped Ben win the cute
girl. Seriously.
