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When her best friend is abducted by an alien doomsday cult, Zita leaps to the rescue and finds herself a stranger on a strange planet. Book #1
Quick Summary
Zita rockets into action when her best friend is kidnapped by a quirky alien cult, and she ends up stranded on a bizarre planet where she must outwit strange robots, giant mushrooms, and a goofy but dangerous villain to bring him home. The story mixes laugh-out-loud humor with moments that actually tug at your heart, and the fast-paced, panel-by-panel art makes it feel like a comic-book adventure that's easy to follow even if you're not a big reader. Kids who love swashbuckling space quests, clever problem-solving, and a heroine who doesn't give up will find a lot to love here, and the short chapters keep the momentum going for reluctant readers. There are a few spooky scenes like the cult's creepy chanting and a couple of close calls but nothing too scary for most middle-grade readers, and the overall tone stays upbeat and encouraging. If you enjoyed the mix of humor and heart in the "Hilo" series or the whimsical sci-fi of "Amulet," you'll feel right at home with Zita's intergalactic rescue mission.