“Hatke is a wondrous artist with a cogent vision….the book’s storyboarding is itself a tour of darkness and delight.” —The New York Times


“Hatke gently blends both whimsical and terrifying imagery to create a fantastical, dreamily atmospheric katabasis…” —Publishers Weekly, starred review


“Ben Hatke’s inspired plot is visually driven, creative, and multilayered…Things in the Basement is a gorgeous, maze-like graphic novel for young readers…” —Shelf Awareness, starred review


“Hatke is at his best in this book that blends fantasy with reality, deftly ­harmonizing murky greens and browns with cool blues and purples to create an eerie and wonderful atmosphere.” —School Library Journal, starred review


“A journey of loss both intimate and fantastical, swept along by flowing, emotive illustrations.” —Kirkus Reviews