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Garlic and the Witch

Garlic and the Witch

Published in
2022
4.37
on Goodreads (7,757)

Description

Bree 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. Give both books to readers who fell in love with Tidesong or Witch Boy! Garlic 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. 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. 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. After all, changes are scary...and what if she doesn't want to be human after all?
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
160 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Develops themes of courage and friendship
  • Engages the imagination with whimsical storytelling
  • Teaches valuable life lessons about responsibility and overcoming fears
  • Features charming and relatable characters