The Witch Boy: A Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy Trilogy #1)
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.
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On the surface this is about a boy who has the talent to become something forbidden and feminine: in this case, a witch.
I would add that I believe it's a thinly veiled parable for children who are exploring something internally that might cause them to regect gender norms of every kind.
You'd have to have a heart of stone to hate this comic.
I would add that I believe it's a thinly veiled parable for children who are exploring something internally that might cause them to regect gender norms of every kind.
You'd have to have a heart of stone to hate this comic.
While their friendship develops, a mysterious danger threatens the other boys in Aster's family, and he realizes they might just need his witch magic after all. The graphic novel has a profound message about the socially constructed chains we live in as a society because of gender.
I like it. The characters, drawings, and also the graphic:)
I like it. The characters, drawings, and also the graphic:)
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