Zita the spacegirl
Record details
- ISBN: 1596436956
- ISBN: 9781596436954
- ISBN: 1596434465 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781596434462 (pbk.)
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Physical Description:
182 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 22 cm.
print - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York ; London : First Second, c2010.
Content descriptions
Formatted Contents Note: | V. 1. Far from home -- |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Extraterrestrial beings Comic books, strips, etc Human-alien encounters Comic books, strips, etc |
Genre: | Graphic novels. Science fiction comics. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at Kenton County. (Show)
- 4 of 4 copies available at Kenton County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Covington Branch | J 741.5973 Zita (Text) | 33126016355046 | JGraphic Novel | Available | - |
Erlanger Branch | JGraphic Novel (Text) | 33126019873888 | JGraphic Novel | Available | - |
Erlanger Branch | JGraphic Novel (Text) | 33126019873896 | JGraphic Novel | Available | - |
Independence Branch | J Childrens GraphicNovels (Text) | 33126016196481 | JGraphic Novel | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2011 January
Gr 2â5âWhile exploring a meteoroid crater, young explorers Zita and Joseph discover an unusual device featuring a conspicuous red button. Zita's curiosity compels her to press it, only to discover that it summons an alien creature that instantly abducts Joseph. The fearless heroine follows him to a planet inhabited by Scriptorians, who intend to use him as a ritual sacrifice to prevent the destruction of their planet. In her quest to save her friend, Zita assembles a cadre of unusual cohorts: a giant mouse that she rides; an oversize bloblike creature named Strong Strong; a Heavily Armored Mobile Battle Orb known as One; and Robot Randy. Together they head off to the Scriptorians' castle to rescue Joseph. Along the way, she meets Piper, a fellow earthling traveling through space who becomes an important player in the story. Aptly named, he is part Pied Piper and part inventor but always a smooth talker who alternately assists and sabotages the mission. In order to save her friend, Zita must ultimately risk her own chance to return to Earth. With echoes of The Wizard of Oz, this charming, well-told story has a timeless "read to me" quality that makes it perfect for one-on-one sharing. Adults will enjoy the subtle humor and inside jokes, and children will love intrepid Zita and her adventures. The art is simply delightful: a realistic heroine surrounded by a world of bizarre creatures. Fans of the Flight anthologies (Villard) will cheer for the return of Zita.âBarbara M. Moon, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY
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