Basil and Oregano
Mix two parts The Great British Bake Off with one-part magical boarding school plus a generous dash of romance and you’ve got Basil and Oregano, a sweetly delicious lower young adult graphic novel.
Porta Bella Magiculinary Academy is the finest school for the art of cooking with magic, and Basil Eyres is determined to be the top student. On the first day of her senior year, Arabella Oregano, the daughter of a renowned chef, joins the academy for her senior year as well. The two are instantly smitten with each other, but Basil senses there’s something Arabella is hiding from her. Still, the two work together to stand out from the class as the end of year culinary festival approaches. But when Arabella’s secret is reveled, Basil is faced with the hardest decision of her life, which has the potential to throw her future aspirations in jeopardy.
# of Pages: 232
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9781506728704
Melissa Capriglione is a multi-talented author and illustrator based in New York. She has a passion for creating unique and captivating stories that bring readers on imaginative journeys. With a background in animation, Melissa's illustrations are whimsical and full of life, adding depth and charm to her writing. She has a love for all things fantasy and has a knack for creating diverse and relatable characters. In addition to writing and illustrating, Melissa also works as a freelance graphic designer and regularly shares her creative process and tips on her popular YouTube channel. Basil and Oregano is just one of many incredible stories she has brought to life, and readers can expect many more enchanting tales from her in the future.