{"product_id":"9781338253757","title":"The Hidden Witch: A Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy Trilogy #2)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hidden Witch: A Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy Trilogy #2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Molly Knox Ostertag\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      From the creator of the acclaimed graphic novel \u003ci\u003eThe Witch Boy\u003c\/i\u003e comes a new adventure set in the world of magic and shapeshifting -- and ordinary kids just trying to make friends.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAster and his family are adjusting to his unconventional talent for witchery; unlike the other boys in his family, he isn't a shapeshifter. He's taking classes with his grandmother and helping to keep an eye on his great-uncle whose corrupted magic wreaked havoc on the family. Meanwhile, Aster's friend from the non-magical part of town, Charlie, is having problems of her own -- a curse has tried to attach itself to her. She runs to Aster and escapes it, but now the friends must find the source of the curse before more people -- normal and magical alike -- get hurt.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Witch Boy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Ostertag's story is straightforward, acting as a parable for gender conformity that's pitched just right to middle-grade audiences. Her panels are clear, colorful, and friendly, and her worldbuilding flawless...With charming artwork, interesting supporting characters, natural-feeling diversity, and peeks of a richly developed world, this book leaves readers wishing for more.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Thrilling. Ostertag is one of comics' brightest new voices.\" -- Hope Larson, author of \u003ci\u003eCompass South\u003c\/i\u003e\"Ostertag is creating worlds and witches for the modern young reader.\" -- Lucy Knisley, author of \u003ci\u003eSomething New\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRelish\u003c\/i\u003e\"Dazzling...a contemporary fantasy for anyone who's struggled with defining themselves.\" -- Marika McCoola, author of \u003ci\u003eBaba Yaga's Assistant\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Witch Boy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Ostertag's story is straightforward, acting as a parable for gender conformity that's pitched just right to middle-grade audiences. Her panels are clear, colorful, and friendly, and her worldbuilding flawless...With charming artwork, interesting supporting characters, natural-feeling diversity, and peeks of a richly developed world, this book leaves readers wishing for more.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Thrilling. Ostertag is one of comics' brightest new voices.\" -- Hope Larson, author of \u003ci\u003eCompass South\u003c\/i\u003e\"Ostertag is creating worlds and witches for the modern young reader.\" -- Lucy Knisley, author of \u003ci\u003eSomething New\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRelish\u003c\/i\u003e\"Dazzling...a contemporary fantasy for anyone who's struggled with defining themselves.\" -- Marika McCoola, author of \u003ci\u003eBaba Yaga's Assistant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781338253757\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40780735709390,"sku":"9781338253757","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_c692cdaf-a086-43a9-b161-cb4cdac9f87a.jpg?v=1644526105","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781338253757","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}