ISBN: 9781534431492
Editorial: Aladdin
Autor: Steinkellner, Emma
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 256
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: “A satisfying, brilliant sequel, solidifying Steinkellner’s reputation as a graphic novelist to watch.” —School Library Journal (starred review)In this hilarious and heartwarming sequel to the bestselling and critically acclaimed graphic novel, The Okay Witch, half-witch Moth Hush uses magic to boost her confidence with disastrous results—perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Molly Ostertag!Moth Hush is starting to settle into her newfound witch heritage and powers, but life at school continues to be rough. Even her best friend, Charlie, doesn’t entirely understand what it’s like for her to always be the one who gets mocked, and things only get worse when Moth’s mom starts dating one of the dorkiest teachers in the school! Then Moth gets hold of a mysterious charm that can unleash another version of herself—one who is confident, cool, and extremely popular. What could possibly go wrong?From School Library JournalGr 4–8—After the climatic events of The Okay Witch, Moth Hush, a 13-year-old frizzy-haired witch, is adrift in a sea of changes. Her mother and her grandmother have put aside their differences to help Moth come into her magic; the bullies at school make Moth feel more ostracized than ever; and, horrors, Moth's mom is dating the school's goofiest teacher. Moth just wants to fit in, but she promised her mother she'd never use her magic at school. When Moth finds a magical amulet that seemingly brings out a more confident, effervescent self, it seems like her problems are solved. But when the amulet's consciousness assumes a body, complete with its own menacing powers, Moth realizes she's awakened the demon known as the Hungry Shadow. Steinkellner explores grievance, forgiveness, and moving on, building to a final act that's just as engaging and explosive as its predecessor. The anime-esque tone has been amplified as well: The wealth of dynamic panels and cinematic sequences, combined with a lovable cast unafraid to monologue, combine for a love letter to magical girl stories. While still remaining approachable to younger readers, this is a wordier graphic novel compared to most middle grade titles. Meditations on bullying and racism, the experience of being torn between being oneself and what one wants to be, and soliloquies on the positive interactions that can be taken from otherwise problematic traditions might fly over the heads of Moth's youngest fans. Moth and her family are Black. VERDICT A satisfying, brilliant sequel, solidifying Steinkellner's reputation as a graphic novelist to watch.—Matisse Mozer, Los Angeles P.L.About the AuthorEmma Steinkellner is an illustrator, writer, and cartoonist living in Los Angeles, California. She is a graduate of Stanford University and the illustrator of the Eisner-nominated comic Quince. She is the author and illustrator of The Okay Witch graphic novel series.
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