Ben Hatke Livres

«Coup de tonnerre à la fin du tome 1, Maddy, la petite soeur de Jack est enlevée dans un autre monde par un ogre. Jack et Lilly poursuivent le ravisseur et passent le portail qui leur permet de se trouver sur la Terre des Géants, où ils seront séparés par le carrefour flottant entre les mondes. S'ensuit une course contre la montre pour sauver Maddy avec l'aide de Phelix et des lutins et combattre l'effrayant roi des Gobelins dans les égouts de l'enfer. Une lutte de pouvoir s'installe entre les mondes et les créatures. Des duels, des évasions, des sauvetages, des explosions, des trahisons et des lutins mignons ! Une conclusion passionnante à cette version moderne de " Jack et le Haricot magique ".»

«L’été approche, ce qui est loin de ravir Jack qui, comme chaque année, va devoir s’occuper de sa jeune soeur Maddie, autiste et mutique, pendant que sa mère, célibataire, prend un deuxième boulot pour joindre les deux bouts. Mais les choses s’annoncent un peu différentes cet été : déjà, ils font connaissance avec leur nouvelle voisine, Lilly, bien délurée. Mais surtout, tout bascule lorsque Maddie se met à parler pour convaincre Jack d’acheter des graines à planter… qui vont s’avérer magiques, voire maléfiques ! Une étrange jungle pousse alors dans leur jardin, où ils feront d’étranges rencontres, seront l’objet d’attaques multiples, jusqu’à l’enlèvement de Maddie. Jack et Lilly vont devoir grandir bien vite pour tenter de contrôler la situation...» [Résumé de l'éditeur - Publisher's summary]

Ben Hatke brings back our intrepid space heroine for another delightful sci-fi/fantasy adventure. Zita is determined to find her way home to earth, following the events of the first book. But things are never simple, and certainly never easy, in space. Zita's exploits from her first adventure have made her an intergalactic megastar! But she's about to find out that fame doesn't come without a price. And who can you trust when your true self is being eclipsed by your public persona, and you've got a robot doppelganger wreaking havoc . . . while wearing your face? Still, if anyone can find their way through this intractible mess of mistaken identity and alien invaders, it's the indomitable Zita, in Legends of Zita the Spacegirl. Legends of Zita the Spacegirl is one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Children's Books of 2012.

Blast off for adventure with the New York Times bestselling Zita the Spacegirl series, now in one deluxe boxed set!

Goblin, a cheerful little homebody, lives in a cosy, rat-infested dungeon, with his only friend, Skeleton. Every day, Goblin and Skeleton play with the treasure in their dungeon. But one day, a gang of "heroic" adventurers bursts in. These marauders trash the place, steal all the treasure, and make off with Skeleton-leaving Goblin all alone! It's up to Goblin to save the day. But first he's going to have to leave the dungeon and find out how the rest of the world feels about goblins."--Amazon.com

Julia and her house full of fantastic friends are on the move, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Ben Hatke.Julia's flying house has come down to earth...and sprouted legs! Now it roams the landscape looking for the perfect spot to settle down. But just as Julia spots the Perfect Spot, off in the distance—her walking house trips! It tumbles down a steep mountain side, and Julia and her creatures are scattered across the hills while her runaway home continues rolling off on an adventure of its own. Now it's up to Julia to gather up her found family and track down her house, and maybe find that Perfect Spot once and for all.With surprises around every corner and new creatures galore, master storyteller Ben Hatke weaves a moving and satisfying final episode for Julia's House, completing the trilogy of three picture books.

Zita the Spacegirl has saved planets, battled monsters, and wrestled with interplanetary fame. But she faces her biggest challenge yet in the third and final instalment of the Zita adventures.

Zita is determined to find her way home to Earth, but her exploits have made her an intergalactic megastar, and as her true self is eclipsed by her public persona, she faces a robot doppelgnger, unsure of who she can trust.

From New York Time's bestselling author Ben Hatke comes a young readers graphic novel about Milo, a young boy who discovers a portal to a secret world in his basement. It was supposed to just be a normal basement—some storage boxes, dust, you know, the usual basement stuff. But when Milo is sent by his mother to fetch a sock from the basement of the historic home they've moved into, Milo finds a door in the back that he's never seen before. Turns out that the basement of his house is enormous. In fact, there is a whole world down there. As Milo travels ever deeper into the Basement World, he meets the many Things that live in the shadows and gloom...and he learns that to face his fears he must approach even the strangest creatures with kindness.

Set in a vibrant world, the story follows a young princess who embarks on a quest of self-discovery and adventure. With enchanting illustrations and a rich narrative, the tale explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the importance of following one's dreams. As the princess navigates challenges and meets intriguing characters, she learns valuable lessons about her own strength and the power of believing in herself. This debut novel combines captivating storytelling with striking visuals, making it a unique addition to the genre.