The Okay Witch
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4.6 • 45 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
A School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of 2019
A YALSA 2020 Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
A YALSA 2020 Great Graphic Novel for Teens
Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Roller Girl in this hilarious, one-of-a-kind graphic novel about a half-witch who has just discovered the truth about herself, her family, and her town and is doing her best to survive middle school now that she knows everything!
Magic is harder than it looks.
Thirteen-year-old Moth Hush loves all things witchy. But she’s about to discover that witches aren’t just the stuff of movies, books, and spooky stories. When some eighth-grade bullies try to ruin her Halloween, something really strange happens. It turns out that Founder’s Bluff, Massachusetts, has a centuries-old history of witch drama. And, surprise: Moth’s family is at the center of it all! When Moth’s new powers show up, things get totally out-of-control. She meets a talking cat, falls into an enchanted diary, and unlocks a hidden witch world. Secrets surface from generations past as Moth unravels the complicated legacy at the heart of her town, her family, and herself.
In this spellbinding graphic novel debut, Emma Steinkellner spins a story packed with humor and heart about the weird and wonderful adventures of a witch-in-progress.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The creator of the Quince comic makes her graphic novel debut in this time-traveling yarn about gangly 13-year-old Moth, who attends school as a witch on Halloween. "You have to dress for the job you want," she tells her mother, Calendula. Her wish inadvertently comes true after she renders two bullies temporarily speechless with her thoughts. At home, Calendula reveals that witchery is "genetic.... Mommy looks a lot younger than she actually is." Calendula was 16 during a 1692 witch hunt in their hometown of Founders Bluff, Mass. Back then, local leader Judge Kramer wanted "a town of sober, obedient, lily-white Pilgrims." Her remarks put readers on alert: Calendula, like Moth, has brown skin, and as the ghosts and witches of the past reawaken, the story questions the whitewashing of American history. Meanwhile, a subplot about Moth's animal familiar a talking black cat who specializes in borscht belt repartee provides levity in perilous moments. In Steinkeller's fluid drawing style, the characters' body language and motions are occasionally indistinct. But contrary to the uninspired title, Moth's magic proves better than "okay," and readers will hope for a sequel for the intriguing characters. Ages 8 12.
Customer Reviews
Magic Cutie Academy
Calendula: It might scare you
Moth: SCARE ME!? *shows Calendula her room*
“Magic Cutie Academy”
“Can’t You Believe I Go Steady With A Witch?”
Calendula: This isn’t like your Cute Magic School cartoon
Moth: MAGIC CUTIE ACADEMY. AND IT’S AN ANIME
Awsome
This book was great 😊 oh, but btw I saw mr. Lazlo on page 46
An incredible story with a great cast
This is one of the greatest comics I’ve read, and I’ve seen a fair share!
The plot was thrilling and I could hardly put the book down. The world it’s set in is believable yet exciting and contrasts the realism and sexism of historical witch hunts with a dynamic magical world. Witty dialogue also had me laughing a lot.
The cast was fun and AMAZINGLY diverse! The main character and her friend/implied love interest were both biracial, the majority of the main characters were people of color, there were all sorts of body types, and there was even respectful, realistic mlm representation! Few kids’ books have such inclusive casts! Each character was also unique and I found myself completely rooting for the main character.
Lastly, the art was dynamic and charming. The characters had incredibly expressive faces and poses and each panel was a treat. The background designs, particularly in Hecate, were stunning. The character designs were particularly amazing! Each design was easy to differentiate from others and instantly told you of the character’s personality.
The Okay Witch was excellent book. I’d certainly recommend it.