Reviewed by www.kirkusreviews.com "This graphic novel features cleverly realized characters: Anadil with her team of magical rats, Hester with her pet demon, and Dot with her ability to summon confectionary are memorable leads. The relationship between Anadil and Hester adds a hint of romance to the story, and the environmental themes add real-world relevance. Vivid illustrations with saturated colors create a fantastical backdrop for the fast-paced storyline.
An action-packed, magic-filled exploration of natural resource abuse. (Graphic fantasy. 12-16)"
Reviewed & highly recommended by Catherine, a Head of English on www.read-nz.org "The artwork was beautiful and the colour symbolism throughout was clear. The visual presentation of the characters was distinct making it easier to follow the narrative. The mythological and fantastical elements were visually stunning (especially the creatures like the water dragon and the raaka monsters). Overall, this was a quick and enjoyable read which offers readers the chance to dip their toe into Chainani’s fantasy world."
Need your magical crime solved?
Call the Witch Coven.
Hester, Anadil, and Dot are legendary across the Endless Woods as vigilante detectives and protectors of the peace. The famed trio are not only talented witches, but also ride-or-die friends who've never left a case unsolved.
That is, until the Coven answers a call for help from a mysterious new world-Red Isle, where the Light and Dark Lands are on the brink of all-out war, each blaming the other for a grim spree of deaths. Now the Coven must work together and unmask the killer before Red Isle tears itself apart. Little do they know: the real enemy might be hiding in plain sight ...
From the New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series, Soman Chainani, and artist Joel Gennari, comes a bold graphic novel experience that explores how even in our darkest moments, the truest of friends can bring us back into the light.
Soman Chainani studied at Harvard, practically creating his own fairytale major. He is also an acclaimed screenwriter, whose films have played at more than 150 film festivals, winning more than 30 jury and audience prizes. When he's not telling stories or teaching, Soman is a die-hard tennis player. You can visit Soman online at www.somanchainani.net.
Joel Gennari, a freelance illustrator, designer, and artist. His breadth of work encompasses being a published children’s book illustrator and cover artist, as well as having experience in concept art, graphic design, and even an Emmy winning puppet designer. He was honored to receive rave reviews from the New York Times and other media outlets for his design/creation of the puppets for the Off-Broadway hit “That Golden Girls Show - A Puppet Parody.” www.joelgennari.com
Age: From 8 years
Paperback, 272 pages
H: 216mm W: 135mm Spine: 18mm
Weight: 560 grams