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Legends of Zita the Spacegirl (Zita the Spacegirl, #2)
by
Ben Hatke (Goodreads Author)
Fame comes at a price...
Zita must find her way back to earth...but her space adventures have made her a galactic megastar! Who can you trust when your true self is overshadowed by your public image? And to make things worse...Zita's got a robot double making trouble--while wearing her face!
Zita must find her way back to earth...but her space adventures have made her a galactic megastar! Who can you trust when your true self is overshadowed by your public image? And to make things worse...Zita's got a robot double making trouble--while wearing her face!
Hardcover, 209 pages
Published
September 4th 2012
by First Second
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Just what I needed to cheer me up. A new Zita adventure...and the promise of another on the horizon. Yay! Read my review here: http://bookends.booklistonline.com/20... and bonus, get Lynn's review of Earthling! by Mark Fearing.
Zita's back! I loved the first book. And I was so excited about the new one. (But then had to wait a few months to read it as other things calmed down). Zita is back and charming as ever. There are some great character moments, some done entirely in pictures such as when she tries to imitate with her clothing an older female character.
My only complaint is if you haven't read the first book, you can definitely follow and enjoy the story but it lacks the emotional depth. Strong-strong and One aren...more
My only complaint is if you haven't read the first book, you can definitely follow and enjoy the story but it lacks the emotional depth. Strong-strong and One aren...more
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On the fence about graphic novels? Legends of Zita The Spacegirl by Ben Hatke might help you hop off and take sides. This reworked classic tale of two look-alikes who trade places proved a surprisingly enjoyable experience with its modern twist and implicit message about identity.
When Zita's space adventures thrust her into the spotlight, she doesn't take any pleasure in it because fame comes with a price. Everyone views her as a hero who can save their particular planet from danger. Then along...more
When Zita's space adventures thrust her into the spotlight, she doesn't take any pleasure in it because fame comes with a price. Everyone views her as a hero who can save their particular planet from danger. Then along...more
This book is the sequel to Zita the Spacegirl. After rescuing her friend, Zita finds out that she has a clone-like robot that takes her spot. Zita also gets left behind when the clone robot wants more fame. A mysterious mask wearing alien gives Zita tickets to the circus. She finds a perfect opportunity to escape at the circus.
Zita commandeers a ship and is hunted by inter galactic police. When she almost gets captured, the mysterious mask wearing alien saves her. It turns out that the alien is...more
Zita commandeers a ship and is hunted by inter galactic police. When she almost gets captured, the mysterious mask wearing alien saves her. It turns out that the alien is...more
The book starts off with a basic ‘switching places’ story but quickly launches into a fun space romp across the galaxy. All of the characters have strong and entertaining personalities. This is especially true for Zita’s sidekick, Mouse, who ‘talks’ via a ticker-tape machine attached to its collar. The book’s just overloaded with cuteness that kids, or adults, will love.
The artwork is simple, yet expressive. The faces don’t have much detail but combined with excellent body language and snappy di...more
The artwork is simple, yet expressive. The faces don’t have much detail but combined with excellent body language and snappy di...more
Legends of Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke is a graphic novel for children around seven years old and up. It is scheduled for release on September 4 2012. In this graphic novel we see the return of young Zita, who is still determined to find a way home to Earth. She is tired of the fame that comes with her adventures, so when a robot that looks like her offers her a temporary escape, Zita jumps at the chance. However, the robot wants to be more than a stand in, she wants to be a hero like Zita,...more
Zita is famous after having saved a planet, yet touring with Piper has lost its appeal. Zita is tired of making appearances and waving to fans. When confronted with a robot version of herself, Zita lets the robot take her place while she and mouse have fun. Zita thinks the robot version will step back when she’s ready to return, but this particular robot wants to take over Zita’s life.
Zita and mouse are wonderful characters, and the illustrations have a fun quality to them, which maintains the i...more
Zita and mouse are wonderful characters, and the illustrations have a fun quality to them, which maintains the i...more
***Review of an ARC***
This was much better than I expected it to be. Even though I haven't read Zita the Spacegirl, this sequel was easy to get into. I was a little confused in the beginning, but it's not hard to figure out what happened before.
The cover was what attracted me to this graphic novel. It looked colorful and fun. I think others have mentioned this already, but the artwork reminds me very much of stuff by Hayao Miyazaki. The artwork inside was just as amazing as the cover. I was worr...more
This was much better than I expected it to be. Even though I haven't read Zita the Spacegirl, this sequel was easy to get into. I was a little confused in the beginning, but it's not hard to figure out what happened before.
The cover was what attracted me to this graphic novel. It looked colorful and fun. I think others have mentioned this already, but the artwork reminds me very much of stuff by Hayao Miyazaki. The artwork inside was just as amazing as the cover. I was worr...more
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In the wake of rescuing Scriptorius, Zita has become something of an intergalactic hero. However, notoriety has its downside, including an impostor who wants to become Zita! When the real Zita is left behind by Piper and her friends, she has to figure out some way to catch up with them. In order to do so, she "borrows" a ship, and in the process goes from intergalactic hero to wanted thief. To top things off, the fake Zita has committed to preventing another planet from being anni...more
In the wake of rescuing Scriptorius, Zita has become something of an intergalactic hero. However, notoriety has its downside, including an impostor who wants to become Zita! When the real Zita is left behind by Piper and her friends, she has to figure out some way to catch up with them. In order to do so, she "borrows" a ship, and in the process goes from intergalactic hero to wanted thief. To top things off, the fake Zita has committed to preventing another planet from being anni...more
First off, I love Ben Hatke's artwork. He does cute, weird, and sinister all equally well. He's also a fine writer, and crafted another wonderful Zita adventure, yay! This time, Zita is dealing with the affects of her fame from saving a planet from an asteroid in her previous space adventure. An emulator robot imprints on her photo, and she swaps places with it, only to realize that was not the best course of action. There's a bit of humor (I adore the sad face in the caption in the bottom right...more
Public library copy.
A very enjoyable all-ages read. Like the book before it reads quickly and was similarly paced like a manga. I own the first book, which I bought at my comic book store and highly recommend. I love when I randomly strike gold like that buying an excellent book and not being familiar with the content inside. I wish it happened more often because more often than not I don't have the budget to take a chance on an unfamiliar title and it seems like in the past I'd buy more duds th...more
A very enjoyable all-ages read. Like the book before it reads quickly and was similarly paced like a manga. I own the first book, which I bought at my comic book store and highly recommend. I love when I randomly strike gold like that buying an excellent book and not being familiar with the content inside. I wish it happened more often because more often than not I don't have the budget to take a chance on an unfamiliar title and it seems like in the past I'd buy more duds th...more
Zita’s previous rescue adventure becomes legendary, and sje tires of the attention she gets as a result of it. She stumbles across a robot that looks just like her and asks the robot to fill in for her at an upcoming appearance. But, the robot has other plans and Zita finds herself no longer a hero but a fugitive while her friends unknowingly abandon her to save another planet in peril.
Thank you First Second for allowing me to preview this egalley! The first Zita book in this series never stayed...more
Thank you First Second for allowing me to preview this egalley! The first Zita book in this series never stayed...more
I was not expecting to love Zita the Spacegirl. I don't read many graphic novels and I picked that one up because I wasn't sure if my students would come to it on their own. I ended up loving it and have developed a small but loyal following at my school. When I saw the sequel arrive with my Junior Library Guild books, I was super excited. I went into this book with high expectations but was worried that the book wouldn't live up to the first. Thankfully I was wrong. I enjoyed Zita's second adve...more
I remember discovering Zita in webcomic format several years ago and being entranced, not only with the character of Zita and the adventures she took, but Ben’s incredible artwork as well. Sadly at some point I lost track of the site and Zita. And then...last year Zita the Spacegirl was released and Zita was able to tell us her full story of how she got into space. And why she was a hero. I feel in love with Zita all over again and I couldn't wait to read more about her adventures. Thankfully Be...more
Growing tired of her superstar fame, Zita sneaks away for a day of fun with Mouse. Luckily, a superfan robot with fantastic skills for impersonation fills in for her and plays hero for thousands of Zita's fans. Problems arise when the robot tries to take over and become Zita. Meanwhile, a galactic problem turns up and Zita is needed to save the day once again. In the end, Zita and robot-Zita work together to arrive at a solution and the book ends on a cliffhanger which ensure another volume! New...more
Review of an advance copy:
This fun followup to Zita the Spacegirl has Zita in high demand for saving planets and defeating the baddies. Unfortunately, Zita has discovered that fame is really not all that fun. When a chance encounter with a unique robot provides her with the means to sneak away from her adoring fans, Zita does so. Unfortunately, she gets left behind as the robot convincingly poses as Zita. Will Zita still manage to save the day? Readers will enjoy the friendships, the struggles f...more
This fun followup to Zita the Spacegirl has Zita in high demand for saving planets and defeating the baddies. Unfortunately, Zita has discovered that fame is really not all that fun. When a chance encounter with a unique robot provides her with the means to sneak away from her adoring fans, Zita does so. Unfortunately, she gets left behind as the robot convincingly poses as Zita. Will Zita still manage to save the day? Readers will enjoy the friendships, the struggles f...more
I loved the first book, and in the sequel, Zita is back with more great adventures, even MORE great characters, and of course EVEN more great lines. This book starts with Zita, who has become an intergalactic superstar, which means she never has time to do anything she wants to. THen she meets a robot, who is dressed like her. When they touch, the robot becomes a perfect replica of her. She gets an idea. What if she could sneak off while the robot stands in for her? Little does she know, this wi...more
Legends of Zita the Spacegirl picks up where the first book, "Zita the Spacegirl" has left off. Zita has saved the planet Scriptorious and is awkwardly trying to adjust to her new-found fame. She doesn't have much of a chance to do so because an Imitation Robot wants to imitate- and perhaps become- Zita. Zita and Mouse must find Piper and the Gang and warn them that not everything is as it seems.
We see less of the "gang" in this book, and are introduced to new characters instead of dwelling on t...more
We see less of the "gang" in this book, and are introduced to new characters instead of dwelling on t...more
Zita is still looking for a way home, and she may have found an offer she can’t refuse—or rather, she would have had she been the one with whom the deal was made instead of a robot who takes her form and identity. But what is ever as it really seems?
Hatke introduces a few new characters a circus Ringmistress Madrigal (w/cool tattoos) and a giant cat Glissando, providing intriguing shadows of Piper’s and Pizzicato’s respective pasts. How had the two of them come to who they are? But then, Zita ha...more
Hatke introduces a few new characters a circus Ringmistress Madrigal (w/cool tattoos) and a giant cat Glissando, providing intriguing shadows of Piper’s and Pizzicato’s respective pasts. How had the two of them come to who they are? But then, Zita ha...more
I got lucky enough to get an early copy of this.
I don't want to spoil this with much of a synopsis. Let's just say that Zita is tiring of fame and she finds her solution isn't the easy fix she thought it was. She gets to save the universe again...or at least one planet. There's a "to be continued" at the end (squeee!), and Ben's art and imagination are again delightfully in evidence. As I stayed up late last night to gulp this down in one sitting, I was reminded again and again of the work of a...more
I don't want to spoil this with much of a synopsis. Let's just say that Zita is tiring of fame and she finds her solution isn't the easy fix she thought it was. She gets to save the universe again...or at least one planet. There's a "to be continued" at the end (squeee!), and Ben's art and imagination are again delightfully in evidence. As I stayed up late last night to gulp this down in one sitting, I was reminded again and again of the work of a...more
Plot: Legends of Zita the Spacegirl takes off after the first book. Our girl Zita is a hero and feeling a bit crowded by those asking for her autograph. So when she sees a robot impersonating her, she lets it take over so she can get away and explore the city. She ends up at a circus, where she gets sidetracked and almost misses their launch time. But the imitating her has accepted a mission to save a planet from destruction from Star Hearts and pushes Zita off the ship before it takes off. Zit...more
This is the sequel to the wonderful graphic novel, Zita the Spacegirl. In this second book, Zita is having to deal with her fame seriously cramping her style. She can’t go anywhere without security (in the form of the friends she made in the first book.) So when an opportunity arises, Zita heads away with Mouse for a little time alone. Little does Zita know, but a discontinued robot who can make herself look like another person, has disguised herself as Zita. By the time Zita realizes what has h...more
I get this deep feeling in the back of my mind that this book was written just for me to read it. To me, it is perfect. This series has everything I have ever wanted out of a graphic novel. The art style is right up my alley, not to mention Hatke's ability to create a plethora of different aliens adds just the right amount of detail. It's nice to see a strong female lead in a children's graphic novel. As a teacher, I would recommend this to all my students across the board. It has different aspe...more
Funny--I loved some of the subtle irony. I had to slow down and read the pictures, I am still not that great at reading graphic novels, but I am getting better.
One of the things I really liked about Zita was the commentary on heroics. Zita keeps protesting she is not a hero, she is just ordinary. When she asks to be launched, Piper says, "I hope she knows what she is doing" and in the next frame Zita says, "I have no idea what I'm doing!" Yes. That is life often.
One of the things I really liked about Zita was the commentary on heroics. Zita keeps protesting she is not a hero, she is just ordinary. When she asks to be launched, Piper says, "I hope she knows what she is doing" and in the next frame Zita says, "I have no idea what I'm doing!" Yes. That is life often.
I need another Zita book stat!
Legends of Zita picks up not long after the first book ends- Zita is a hero and all worship the ground she walks on, but Zita just wants to be normal. So, she finds a robot to take her place, but the robot decides to take over forever. Zita must figure out how to get her life back.
Zita is one of my favorite graphic novel protagonists- you can't go wrong with a brave girl who is loyal and smart.
Legends of Zita picks up not long after the first book ends- Zita is a hero and all worship the ground she walks on, but Zita just wants to be normal. So, she finds a robot to take her place, but the robot decides to take over forever. Zita must figure out how to get her life back.
Zita is one of my favorite graphic novel protagonists- you can't go wrong with a brave girl who is loyal and smart.
Aug 29, 2012
First Second Books
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We love Zita the Spacegirl!
This book is full of robots, a giant mouse, the circus, more robots, people that explode, and lots of delightful, girl-centric adventure capers with a definitively aw-inducing ending.
Ben's art is wonderful -- you just want to go off to where-ever-in-the-galaxy that Zita is and be her friend (with her giant mouse). Maybe someday we can all have adventures together!
This book is full of robots, a giant mouse, the circus, more robots, people that explode, and lots of delightful, girl-centric adventure capers with a definitively aw-inducing ending.
Ben's art is wonderful -- you just want to go off to where-ever-in-the-galaxy that Zita is and be her friend (with her giant mouse). Maybe someday we can all have adventures together!
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I loved Zita the Spacegirl, so I was ecstatic to win an advance copy of its sequel, Legends of Zita. The storyline is interesting and the book itself is hilarious. Zita is an amazing character; strong and courageous without being a jerk or unbelievable. The art is incredible and the storytelling masterful.
All the extra bits Ben Hatke puts in, like the sketch pages, are awesome too. :)
All the extra bits Ben Hatke puts in, like the sketch pages, are awesome too. :)
Zita is back in this 2nd book in the series. Zita is asked by the Lumponians to save their planet from the star hearts; however, a robot impersonating Zita has fooled everyone. The story ends with the problem being resolved, but Zita needing to save Mouse. Looking forward to the next book in the series! Nice follow-up and students will definitely want to read this.
Yeah, I'm pretty sucked in. This didn't have the dramatic arc of the last one, with all the exciting new characters. But, oh my goodness! The colorful, loose and free and bouncy illustrations, the alien speech patterns, the robot Zita! The EVIL starhearts. Oh man, I am so goofily into it. But how can she separate from her posse? Heartbreaking! I'm all over the next one!
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