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Ben Hatke

    Ben Hatke is an author and illustrator celebrated for his graphic novels and picture books. His work is recognized for its vibrant artistry and compelling narratives that resonate with readers of all ages. Hatke skillfully blends adventurous themes with thoughtful explorations, crafting stories that are both entertaining and profound. His distinctive style and imaginative vision mark him as a significant voice in contemporary children's and young adult literature.

    Ben Hatke
    Mighty Jack
    Julia's House Moves On
    Legends of Zita the Spacegirl
    Mighty Jack and the Goblin King
    The Return of Zita the Spacegirl
    Julia's House Goes Home
    • 2025

      Princess in the Piazza

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      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.

      Princess in the Piazza
    • 2023

      Reynard's Tale

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Beloved children's author Ben Hatke turns his pen to a very special project for adults: an atmospheric tribute to the medieval folklore tradition of trickster tales, starring Reynard the Fox.

      Reynard's Tale
    • 2023

      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.

      Things in the Basement
    • 2021

      Julia's House Goes Home

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.4(368)Add rating

      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.

      Julia's House Goes Home
    • 2020

      Julia's House Moves On

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.2(702)Add rating

      Julia and her house full of fantastic friends are back for another sweet adventure, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Ben Hatke.

      Julia's House Moves On
    • 2018
    • 2017

      Mighty Jack and the Goblin King

      • 205 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.3(3373)Add rating

      The garden behind Jack's house has gone wild with creatures set loose by the magic beans Jack and his kid sister Maddy planted. One particularly mean creature has kidnapped Maddy and carried her off.

      Mighty Jack and the Goblin King
    • 2016

      Nobody Likes a Goblin

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      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

      Nobody Likes a Goblin
    • 2016

      Jack's single mum takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his autistic kid sister, Maddy. It's a lot of responsibility, and it's boring, too, because Maddy doesn't talk. Ever. But then, one day, she does talk. Maddy tells Jack in no uncertain terms to trade their mum's car for a box of magic beans.

      Mighty Jack
    • 2015

      Little Robot

      • 136 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      4.1(18)Add rating

      When a little girl finds an adorable robot in the woods, she presses a button and accidentally activates him for the first time. Now, she finally has a friend. But the big, bad robots are coming to collect the little guy for nefarious purposes, and it's all up to a five-year-old armed only with a wrench to save the day!

      Little Robot