Product Key Features
Book TitleWitch Boy: a Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy Trilogy #1)
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHumor / Comic Strips & Cartoons, Fantasy & Magic, Social Themes / Dating & Relationships, General, Comics & Graphic Novels / General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)
Publication Year2017
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorMolly Knox Ostertag
Book SeriesThe Witch Boy Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2017-276341
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsPraise for The Witch Boy: *"Ostertag's bright, gentle, cartoonlike artwork brims with life and adds extra appeal to this fast-moving story." --School Library Journal, starred review, "With charming artwork, interesting supporting characters, natural-feeling diversity, and peeks of a richly developed world, this book leaves readers wishing for more." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Ostertag's bright, gentle, cartoonlike artwork brims with life and adds extra appeal to this fast-moving story. An excellent choice for reluctant readers, fans of fantasy, and those looking for books that explore gender roles." - School Library Journal, starred review "Thrilling and sweet. Ostertag is one of comics' brightest new voices." - Hope Larson, author of Compass South "Ostertag is creating worlds and witches for the modern young reader." - Lucy Knisley, author of Something New and Relish "Dazzling . . . a contemporary fantasy for anyone who's struggled with defining themselves." - Marika McCoola, author of theNew York Times bestselling Baba Yaga's Assistant, "With charming artwork, interesting supporting characters, natural-feeling diversity, and peeks of a richly developed world, this book leaves readers wishing for more." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Ostertag's bright, gentle, cartoonlike artwork brims with life and adds extra appeal to this fast-moving story. An excellent choice for reluctant readers, fans of fantasy, and those looking for books that explore gender roles." - School Library Journal, starred review"Thrilling and sweet. Ostertag is one of comics' brightest new voices." - Hope Larson, author of Compass South"Ostertag is creating worlds and witches for the modern young reader." - Lucy Knisley, author of Something New and Relish"Dazzling . . . a contemporary fantasy for anyone who's struggled with defining themselves." - Marika McCoola, author of theNew York Times bestselling Baba Yaga's Assistant
Grade FromThird Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal741.5973
SynopsisFrom the illustrator of the web comic Strong Female Protagonist comes a debut middle-grade graphic novel about family, identity, courage -- and magic.In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted . . . and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be.When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family . . . and be truly himself., In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted . . . and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family . . . and be truly himself., From the illustrator of the web comic Strong Female Protagonist comes a debut middle-grade graphic novel about family, identity, courage -- and magic. In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted . . . and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be.When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family . . . and be truly himself., From the illustrator of the web comic Strong Female Protagonist comes a debut middle-grade graphic novel about family, identity, courage -- and magic.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.7.O767Wi 2017