The illustrations by Dani Jones are a highlight for me. Her style is incredibly approachable for children, with vibrant colors and a great sense of movement that keeps the action lively and engaging. At over 200 pages, it might seem like a lot for younger readers, but the book is a quick, entertaining read. The storyline is well-paced, and the characters are charming, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.

This past week I read Ben Hatke’s ‘Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl’ I first started reading Ben’s work with ‘Mighty Jack’ but never read any of his Zita stories.  I must say, as someone who only knew half of the characters in this book, Ben did a fantastic job not getting the reader lost in the story. 

It takes a specific storytelling skill to start a book halfway through a character’s developmental story arc and not make a first-time reader get lost, and Ben did a great job with that.