Synopsis

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.

Author: Molly Knox Ostertag
Publisher: Graphix
Published: 10/31/2017
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781338089523

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2017 pg. 56
Booklist 09/15/2017 pg. 43
School Library Journal 10/01/2017
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2017 pg. 113
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average