The Witch Boy

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. Product Details Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781338089516 Page Count: 224 Trim Size: 6 x 9 Pub Date: October 2017 Fiction / Nonfiction: Fiction Ages: 8 - 12 Grades: 3 - 7 Imprint: Graphix Subjects: Courage, Bravery, Heroism, Family Life, Fitting In, Ghosts, Monsters, Vampires, Witches, Helping Others, Individuality, LGBTQ Experiences, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self Image and Identity Genre: Comic Books and Graphic Novels, Fantasy Language: English Guided Reading Level: GR Level W Lexile® Measure: GN490L Return Restrictions: Non-Strippable