The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag

224 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy graphic novel lgbtqia+ middle grade adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Description

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 t...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
hopeful 48%
lighthearted 40%
emotional 39%
mysterious 36%
inspiring 34%
reflective 12%
dark 9%
funny 7%
tense 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 29% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.22

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