Here is a beautiful, lovingly told graphic novel about a young boy named Milo bravely exploring a creepy basement to find a special lost sock , with memorable but unlikely characters (a giant eyeball, a chattering skull, and a ghost, a nun with a bell for a face) joining the adventure.
With a remarkable economy of dialogue, Ben Hatke perfectly balances the sweet and the spooky, the dark and the hopeful, the weird and the comforting. This is targeted for ages 6-10, but I would say as soon as a kid is into spooky things, bring Hatke into their life (and School Library Journal recommended this as a “first purchase for graphic novel collections”).
–Steven, Port Book and News, Port Angeles, WA
Holly jolly and spooky can happily coexist at Port Book and News and other independent bookstores.
