- Science Fiction
- Graphic Novels
- Ages 7–11
The shape of it
The shape of this universe.
Zita the Spacegirl is Ben Hatke's warm, energetic science-fiction graphic novel trilogy about a brave girl who is pulled into alien worlds and becomes an unlikely hero. The books combine portals, robots, strange creatures, giant threats, friendship, loyalty and rescue missions with a strong emotional centre. Zita is impulsive and frightened as well as brave, which makes her heroism feel accessible. The trilogy is a natural gateway for readers who love visual adventure and are ready for more sustained story than very early comics.
A brilliant sci-fi graphic novel trilogy about a brave girl, alien worlds, robots, strange creatures, rescue missions and friendship.
Primary themes
Tone palette
- Adventurous
- Exciting
- Funny
- Heartwarming
The series
One way in.
Cultural footprint
A shelf of evidence.
What Zita the Spacegirl has done
- Bestseller list
Cultural ubiquity
4/ 5Widely-known cultural fixture — just below household-name status.
Sensitivity
Moderate, and collection-wide.
Content notes
- Violence
- Scary imagery
Across the collection
All 3 books.
About the creator