Mighty Jack and the Goblin King

This graphic novel is the energetic finale to Ben Hatke's "Mighty Jack" series, a modern retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk. When Jack's younger sister Maddy is snatched by an ogre and pulled into a magical realm, Jack and his friend Lilly bravely follow. They navigate a dangerous world filled with giants who threaten children, terrifying monsters, and a formidable goblin king. The story explores themes of sibling love, courage, and the power of unexpected friendships as Jack and Lilly must overcome immense challenges, even when injured and alone, to bring Maddy home. It's an action-packed adventure perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy fantasy and graphic novels.

"Like a bolt from the blue, Jack's little sister Maddy is gone, carried into another realm by an ogre. When Jack and Lilly follow Maddy's captor through the portal, they are ready for anything except what they find waiting for them in the floating crossroads between worlds. Even the power of their magic plants may not be enough to get them back to earth alive. Alone and injured, Jack and Lilly must each face their own monsters as well as giants who grind the bones of human children to feed their "beast" and a fearsome goblin king in the sewers down below. But when Jack finds himself in a tough spot, help comes from the most unlikely person: the goblin king!".