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The Return of Zita the Spacegirl (Zita the Spacegirl, 3) Paperback – Illustrated, May 13, 2014

by Ben Hatke (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 732 ratings
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Ben Hatke brings back our intrepid space heroine for another delightful sci-fi/fantasy adventure in this New York Times-Bestselling graphic novel trilogy for middle grade readers.

Zita the Spacegirl has saved planets, battled monsters, and wrestled with interplanetary fame. But she faces her biggest challenge yet in the third and final installment of the Zita adventures. Wrongfully imprisoned on a penitentiary planet, Zita has to plot the galaxy's greatest jailbreak before the evil prison warden can execute his plan of interstellar domination!

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    5 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Part of Series
    Zita the Spacegirl Series
  3. Print length
    240 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    GN510L
  7. Dimensions
    6.06 x 0.56 x 8.44 inches
  8. Publisher
    First Second
  9. Publication date
    May 13, 2014
  10. ISBN-10
    1596438762
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1596438767
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“Stellar . . . Hatke's storytelling and worldbuilding are top-notch, ebulliently juxtaposed against vibrantly expressive art . . . Fans of the series: Don't miss this.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“As this fine adventure comes to its final pages, Hatke leaves the door just a bit ajar for more interstellar exploits.” ―Booklist, starred review

“Marvelously inventive!” ―Boing Boing on the Zita Series

“A page-turner!” ―Scripps Howard on the Zita Series

“Wonderful!” ―Wired Geek Dad on the Zita Series

About the Author

Ben Hatke is the author and illustrator of the New York Times–bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy, the picture books Julia's House for Lost Creatures and Nobody Likes a Goblin, and the graphic novels Little Robot and Mighty Jack. He lives and works in the Shenandoah Valley with his wife and their boisterous pack of daughters.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ First Second; Illustrated edition (May 13, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1596438762
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1596438767
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN510L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.06 x 0.56 x 8.44 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Ben Hatke is an artist, writer and comics creator. He is the creator of the Zita the Spacegirl graphic novels and a contributor to the Flight Anthologies. Ben learned painting through studying the Italian Masters and by training at the Charles Cecil Studios in Florence.

He lives and works in Front Royal, Virginia with his lovely wife and growing family. He loves swords and whistles and juggling and adventures. Breakfast is his favorite meal of the day.

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Great Kid Books
5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure, fantasy and humor -- a great conclusion to a favorite series!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2014
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If you love comics with adventure, fantasy and humor, you'll love this final installment just as much as the first two. We open this third installment to finds Zita locked in a dungeon by the evil Dungeon Lord. With utter courage and optimism, Zita is determined to escape. As she does so, she stops to help others in need--just as she always has.

I love the way Zita is a daring, courageous, caring girl -- the best sort of role model for our kids. Fourth-grader Emily writes,
"Zita is a fun character, and she really amuses readers. One thing I think is that the author made the characters very strong and alive... If I had to explain this book in three words those three words would be that this book is adventurous, lively, and awesome."
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Carlos
5.0 out of 5 stars Best worldbuilding since HP, but much more accessible for younger readers.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
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The Zita series is incredible, hands down. I've been rereading this to my kids for years and the copies are getting very worn down. Zita is a very human character, written like a person instead of a character. Her adventures are solid and pose interesting ethical questions in a way that allows you to have the conversation with younger kids.

Aside from the book itself, Hatke's world-building is unbelievable. After finding the first easter eggs (and then reading the MIghty Jack series and seeing exactly how big those eggs are), you come to realize the Hatke is thinking about an entire universe, not just a book series here and there. Seeing his work in different worlds, and the connections between them, drove us to buy all of his books. My kids are still hunting for the last and coolest connection between Nobody Likes a Goblin and Mighty Jack and the Goblin King...

I recommend this series (and author) over anything else my kids own (and that includes the all the standard basics). They're not old enough for Tolkein, but until they are, this is the next broadest thing out there.
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J. Stiles
5.0 out of 5 stars Zita rocks!
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016
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i have bought this book series about 15 times for birthday party gifts, nieces, friends. simply put, this is a fabulous series, a great way to entice non-readers to start reading. get your kid ages 4+ one now! (the first time through, i read these to my son - he's since read them a few more times on his own)
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Matthieu Hausig
5.0 out of 5 stars Frenetic Fun Continues in the Best of the Series So Far
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2014
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This is the third installment in what looks to be a continuing Zita the Spacegirl series and its the best one yet. The last two volumes are at or close to the top of the list of my kid's favorite books. This one was a "drop everything and read it right now" book. It more than lives up to its expectations. Starting off with Zita imprisoned on the Dungeon Planet the stakes keep climbing as Zita's position gets worse and worse. Thankfully for Zita, she has made many friends over the course of the series and they all come to her rescue. The artwork continues to be excellent, both in rendering the personalities of the many characters and portraying the many action scenes. It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who's read the first two books, this one is a must have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure with a strong heronine
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020
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My first grader loved it. We started with book 1 under lockdown and she devoured it under an hour and asked me repeatedly to get the rest of the series. A story of adventure and loyalty I love graphic novels too and we both enjoyed the drawings and story line. As the libraries and book stores are closed during this pandemic period, we've been buying more books - not everything I picked had been a hit but this trilogy was a hit!
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Amy Levy
4.0 out of 5 stars Kind of good
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017
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Everyone was expecting that to happen but I really liked the detail in the pictures and how they made the sentences really stand out!!!
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Stacie
5.0 out of 5 stars Positive graphic novel
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2014
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My daughter has read the prior two books in this series and we all enjoy reading them. We got her this third book for her 7th birthday and she was engrossed! She busted it out in a few days and now she wants to read it aloud to her little brother.
This series is great. My daughter is an animal lover and is anti-violence and this series covers these bases. Zita is a strong and smart girl who looks out for her friends and others. The artwork and creativity in these works is fantastic. We hope to see more books in this series!
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Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2022
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My 9 year old daughter loves this series! She got one at her school book fair and I had to order the rest of series for her because she loved it so much.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 8 Year Old Loves Zita
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2020
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My 8 year old daughter initially rebuffed Zita (the cover looks stupid!), but opened it later on when she was over her snit and loved it, immediately asking for the rest. I have heard all about Zita, and her challenges. She then nagged her 11 year old brother to read it who commented how "surprisingly easy it is to be drawn in".
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Red
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasievoll, Gutmütig, Schön gezeichnet
Reviewed in Germany on May 22, 2015
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Ein Mädchen kämpft mit und für seine außerirdischen Freunde. SF Setting. Geeignet für Mädchen (und Jungens) ab 6 Jahre.

Zeichnung und Story heben sich deutlich über das normale Umfeld ab. Ausprobieren! Es gibt 3 Bände, alle sind gut!
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Origenes
5.0 out of 5 stars Una superheroina diferente
Reviewed in Spain on May 11, 2015
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Zita nos encanta. Es fuerte, decidida, valiente. No es una princesa ñoña y sus aventuras están plagadas de guiños a historias como Doctor Who o la narrativa clásica. Genial.
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Mr. Roy Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars it's brilliant..
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2014
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Yep,it's brilliant..,again !
Smashing characters and fascinating story,nothing has been left out.
I was hoping,near the end of the book,that it would say 'to be continued'.....,sadly not..,boo hoo.
I love graphic novels and this was an amazing find,good old Ben Hatke.(and family)
Be wary of having 4 daughters though,'cos it seems you may be forced to create a graphic novel series.
Still,if it was good enough for the mighty Egyptians..,it's good enough for little ol' me,I love 'em !
I must admit to being a little disturbed at one point when Zita appeared to be beaten down after working in the mines.
But hey,that was just a trick from a genius writer to pull the wool over our eyes before.....,POW !
Zita was back to her feisty self again,saving this,that and the others too...,.marvelous stuff,I want more..
and when do I want it....,Yes,NOW !!
I'm pleased that Joseph got to join in the adventure,we thought he was..,er...,gone.
But NO ! The 'deception' (blech !) was a master stroke that had me fooled,I can tell you.It was soo genuine.
Piper and Madrigal getting back together,who would have thought ?
I also like the spark of recognition of the Leviathan when Zita pulled off one of it's power cords...,nice touch..,ahem.
I liked the whole book !
But there were some 11/10 moments,that's all.
Zita being yanked over by her chains and noticing the Ghost.
Oh..,and the charges......a pattern emerges...,fantastic.
Oh..oh..,and the amazing Floof gun..,Oh Come On !!
I could easily go on.....and on..,but to save me the trouble.....,please read the novel.
This volume also contains the very entertaining origins of Zita,the crime....,ah,no..,the Space girl ! (with costume)
Which reminds me..,the evolution of Femur and Raggy.Hoo boy,has this book got the lot or what ?!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love Zita!
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2020
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Well written and exciting continuation of the series.
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