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Mighty Jack and the Goblin King | October 11, 2017

By Ben Hatke (Macmillan Children's Books/ First Second)

I am a HUGE Ben Hatke fan—HUGE!  When I learned there would be a sequel to Mighty Jack, I preordered it immediately.  I read Mighty Jack and the Goblin King as soon as it arrived and in one gulp.  In this second installation in the Mighty Jack series, we get to see Jack, Maddy, and Lilly face their innermost fears and develop into the heroes we’ve always hoped they can become.  Alongside creatures great and small, evil and kind, our gallant trio embarks on a strange, often life-threatening journey that tests them physically, mentally, and emotionally.

As always, Ben Hatke delivers with multidimensional characters, beautifully drawn both in their physical form and their inner struggles.  His creation of creatures ranges from the adorable to the disgusting to keep this book always interesting and surprising.  A must read for graphic novel fans!

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