And with everyone counting on her, Garlic reluctantly agrees to face the mysterious vampire, hoping she has what it takes.After all, garlic drives away vampires.The above seems like awfully dark content for a middle-grade graphic novel-a tomato selling baby tomatoes for human consumption, but never fear-in this world, sentient fruits and veggies do work as gardeners, but they only grow non-sentient versions of themselves because magic.Īlthough they can bring their produce to life with the right incantations and intentions ith her friend Carrot by her side and the kindly Witch Agnes encouraging her, Garlic is happy to just tend her garden, where it's nice and safe.But when her village of vegetable folk learns that a bloodthirsty vampire has moved into the nearby castle, they all agree that, in spite of her fear and self-doubt, Garlic is the obvious choice to confront him. Garlic and the Vampire Graphic Novel (Hardback)Īn enchanting, farm-fresh debut graphic novel starring an unusual heroine who is braver than she realizes, for middle grade readers looking for a cozy, adventuresome read in the vein of Witch Boy or Be Prepared.Garlic feels as though she's always doing something wrong. After all, changes are scary.and what if she doesn't want to be human after all Read more ISBN Witch Agnes assures her that this is normal for her garden magic, but Garlic isn't so sure that she's ready for such a big change. But despite Agnes's best attempts to home-brew a vegetarian blood substitute for Count, the ingredient she needs most can only be found at the Magic Market, far from the valley.Before she knows it, with a broomstick in hand, Garlic is nervously preparing for a journey.But Garlic is experiencing another change too-finger by finger, she appears to be turning human. loves spending time with Witch Agnes, Carrot, and her new friend, the Count, who has proven to be a delightful neighbor to the village of vegetable people rather than a scary vampire. Give both books to readers who fell in love with Tidesong or Witch Boy!Garlic.
Garlic and the Witch Graphic Novel (Hardback)īree Paulsen's brave little protagonist, Garlic, is back in this charmingly illustrated standalone companion to Garlic and the Vampire, serving up another tale of friendship, magic, and self-discovery.
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