ParaNorthern
And the Chaos Bunny A-hop-calypse
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
A witch named Abby and her three friends—a wolf-girl, a ghost, and a pumpkinhead—band together to try and save their supernatural town from an invasion of rabid (but adorable!) chaos bunnies in this enchanting middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Making Friends, The Okay Witch, and Lumberjanes.
It’s fall break in the supernatural town of North Haven, and young witch Abby’s plans include pitching in at her mom’s magical coffee shop, practicing her potion making, and playing board games with her best friends—a pumpkinhead, a wolf-girl, and a ghost. But when Abby finds her younger sister being picked on by some speed demons, she lets out a burst of magic so strong, it opens a portal to a realm of chaos bunnies. And while these bunnies may look cute, they’re about to bring the a-hop-ocalypse (and get Abby in a cauldronful of trouble) unless she figures out a way to reverse the powerful magic she unwittingly released. What’s a witch to do?
In this deliciously humorous, cozy, and bewitching graphic novel, sometimes the most of powerful magic comes from our connections to family and friends (but kicking bunny butt is great, too).
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In the magical town of North Haven, fledgling witch Abby Morgan, who is Black, finds her sister being bullied in an alley outside their family's coffee shop, and her attempt at comforting accidentally opens a portal leading into a realm with red-eyed, sharp-toothed "chaos bunnies." Abby and her friends face the task of quickly closing the portal themselves, risking the Magical Authority's ire in order to avoid putting additional stress on Abby's single mother. An ominous foretelling ups the stakes, warning that, due to their unnatural hunger, the bunnies could destroy "everything in their wake." Full of untapped and unstable magic, Abby must learn to channel and accept her inner strength. Cooke's (Oh My Gods!) pleasingly multifaceted characters—including pumpkin-headed Silas, who holds grievances against pumpkin spice lattes; Hannah, an interdimensional hijabi ghost; and Gita, an introspective wolf-girl—navigate internal struggles and engage in amusing rapport as they work to achieve their shared goal. In rich autumnal hues, illustrator Costa's visuals reinforce a Halloweeny vibe in this supernatural story with an inclusive cast. Deeper messages include themes of belonging, close friend and family bonds, and learning to trust oneself. Ages 8–12. Author's agent: Maria Vicente, P.S. Literary Agency. Illustrator's agent: Peter Ryan, Stimola Literary Studio.
