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Monday, November 14, 2016

Pick of the Week- Mighty Jack

is Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke. This graphic novel is a modern take on Jack and the Bean stock. Jack is a teenager who is tasked with taking care of his little sister, who is non verbal, while his single mother works two jobs to keep the family afloat financially. When Jack buys some mysterious seeds at a flea market, he and his sister turn their backyard into a magical garden. He strikes up a friendship with Lilly, a neighbor who is intrigued by Jack and the garden. The three of them embark on magical adventures in their new exciting but dangerous escape from reality.

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