The Witch Boy: A Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy Trilogy #1)

by Molly Knox Ostertag

Author	: Molly Knox Ostertag
Publisher	: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages	: 228
Release	: 2017-10-31
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 1338089536

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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.

The Hidden Witch

by Molly Ostertag

Author	: Molly Ostertag
Publisher	: Graphix
Total Pages	: 0
Release	: 2018
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 9781338253757

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When Aster's non-magical friend Charlie finds herself the target of a curse, Aster and his unconventional talent for witchery must find the source of the curse before more people get hurt.

The Midwinter Witch: A Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy Trilogy #3)

by Molly Knox Ostertag

Author	: Molly Knox Ostertag
Publisher	: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages	: 210
Release	: 2019-11-05
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 1338566407

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The acclaimed world of The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch comes to a thrilling conclusion in a new adventure about magic, family, and finding your true power. Magic has a dark side . . .Aster always looks forward to the Midwinter Festival, a reunion of the entire Vanissen family that includes competitions in witchery and shapeshifting. This year, he's especially excited to compete in the annual Jolrun tournament-as a witch. He's determined to show everyone that he's proud of who he is and what he's learned, but he knows it won't be easy to defy tradition.Ariel has darker things on her mind than the Festival-like the mysterious witch who's been visiting her dreams, claiming to know the truth about Ariel's past. She appreciates everything the Vanissens have done for her. But Ariel still craves a place where she truly belongs.The Festival is a whirlwind of excitement and activity, but for Aster and Ariel, nothing goes according to plan. When a powerful and sinister force invades the reunion, threatening to destroy everything the young witches have fought for, can they find the courage to fight it together? Or will dark magic tear them apart?

The Hidden Witch: A Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy Trilogy #2)

by Molly Knox Ostertag

Author	: Molly Knox Ostertag
Publisher	: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages	: 212
Release	: 2018-10-30
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 1338290703

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From the creator of the acclaimed graphic novel The Witch Boy comes a new adventure set in the world of magic and shapeshifting -- and ordinary kids just trying to make friends. Aster 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.

The Rabbits' Rebellion

by Ariel Dorfman

Author	: Ariel Dorfman
Publisher	: Seven Stories Press
Total Pages	: 45
Release	: 2020-01-14
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 1609809386

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The story of a mean and narcissistic king is both uproariously funny and distressingly on point, will be enjoyed by children and their parents. "Rabbits don't exist." So decrees the new king, the Wolf of all Wolves, after conquering the rabbits' homeland. He refuses to allow even one small, fluffy tail or long, soft ear into his kingdom. He orders the birds to broadcast this message far and wide. And he summons the old monkey to photograph him in his royal finery, performing his royal deeds. But in his darkroom, the monkey sees something strange developing in the photos. Is that a floppy ear? Whose grinning bunny teeth are those? How could it be? Ariel Dorfman's first children's book, THE RABBITS" REBELLION, is a remarkable and mischievous allegory of truth and justice triumphing over political chicanery. Set in a magical animal kingdom and illustrated by the great Chris Riddell, this is a story that will have children roaring with laughter and parents raising an eyebrow with recognition.

Another Kind

by Trevor Bream

Author	: Trevor Bream
Publisher	: HarperCollins
Total Pages	: 292
Release	: 2021-10-26
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 0063043556

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Six kids search for a new place to call home in this middle grade graphic novel debut by comic creators Cait May and Trevor Bream, for fans of Marvel’s Runaways and The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag. Another Kind is not your average monster story. Tucked away in a government facility nicknamed the Playroom, six not-quite-human kids learn to control their strange and unpredictable abilities. Life is good—or safe, at least—hidden from the prying eyes of a judgmental world. That is, until a security breach forces them out of their home and into the path of the Collector, a mysterious being with leech-like powers. Can the group band together to thwart the Collector’s devious plan, or will they wind up the newest addition to his collection? An ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title

Compass South

by Hope Larson

Author	: Hope Larson
Publisher	: Macmillan
Total Pages	: 226
Release	: 2016-06-28
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 0374300437

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This fast-paced graphic novel, set in New York City in 1860, follows twins Alexander and Cleo and their adventures at sea, from the same team who created the Eisner Award-winner Salt Magic.

The Girl from the Sea

by Molly Knox Ostertag

Author	: Molly Knox Ostertag
Publisher	: Graphix
Total Pages	: 256
Release	: 2021-06
Genre	: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN	: 9781338540581

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From the author of The Witch Boy trilogy comes a graphic novel about family, romance, and first love. Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl. Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore. But Keltie has some secrets of her own. And as the girls start to fall in love, everything they're each trying to hide will find its way to the surface...whether Morgan is ready or not.

Shattered Warrior

by Sharon Shinn

Author	: Sharon Shinn
Publisher	: First Second
Total Pages	: 240
Release	: 2017-08-29
Genre	: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN	: 1250189268

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It is eight years after Colleen Cavanaugh's home world was invaded by the Derichets, a tyrannical alien race bent on exploiting the planet's mineral resources. Most of her family died in the war, and she now lives alone in the city. Aside from her acquaintances at the factory where she toils for the Derichets, Colleen makes a single friend in Jann, a member of the violent group of rebels known as the Chromatti. One day Colleen receives shocking news: her niece Lucy is alive and in need of her help. Together, Colleen, Jann, and Lucy create their own tenuous family. But Colleen must decide if it's worth risking all of their survival to join a growing underground revolution against the Derichets ... in Sharon Shinn and Molly Knox Ostertag's Shattered Warrior.