Mighty Jack and the Goblin King - by Ben Hatke (Paperback)

About the Book

The #1 "New York Times"bestselling author of "Zita the Spacegirl" concludes his latest middle-grade fantasy-adventure series with the energetic finale to his retelling of "Jack and the Beanstalk." Full color.

Book Synopsis

From #1 New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator Ben Hatke comes Mighty Jack and the Goblin King, the thrilling conclusion to his middle-grade fantasy-adventure graphic novel series.

Like a bolt from the blue, Jack's little sister, Maddy, is gone--carried into another realm by an ogre. Determined to save her, Jack and Lilly follow through the portal--but the floating crossroads between worlds holds dangers beyond their imagination. Even the power of their magical plants may not be enough to get them home alive.

Alone and injured, Jack and Lilly face monstrous giants who grind the bones of children to feed their "beast," and a fearsome goblin king in the sewers below. Yet in the darkest moment, help comes from the most unexpected ally: the goblin king himself.

Filled with pulse-pounding adventure, imaginative worlds, and heroic magic, this finale to Mighty Jack is perfect for fans of epic fantasy, thrilling quests, and middle-grade graphic novels.

Review Quotes

"Expect demand for the next installment to be through the roof; Hatke's brilliant final scene should elicit audible exclamations from fans of his work. Another outstanding adventure from a master storyteller." --Kirkus, starred review

"The ending is an awesome surprise for Hatke fans, bringing much of his work together in one final scene, and it will ensure they will excitedly wait to follow Jack and co. on their next adventure." --BCCB

"Full-bleed pages with hordes of fantastic monsters rendered in wild, organic shapes, and he further enlivens the story with snappy, comical dialogue." --Booklist

"An exciting conclusion to a modern-day take on "Jack and the Beanstalk," this title is even stronger than the previous book. Highly recommended for libraries where the first installment is popular." --SLJ

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.