The Witch Boy #1
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.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 224
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2017
Publisher: Graphix
Language: en
ISBN: 9781338089516
Creator Bio
Molly Knox Ostertag is a graphic novelist and illustrator best known for her acclaimed comic series, Strong Female Protagonist. She is also the author of The Witch Boy, the first installment in The Witch Boy Trilogy. Born and raised in upstate New York, Ostertag studied comics and sequential art at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Along with her work in comics, she has also illustrated numerous children's books and has worked as a storyboard artist for animation studios. With a passion for storytelling and a love for fantasy and magic, Ostertag's work explores themes of gender roles, identity, and belonging. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
