Garlic and the Witch (Garlic #2) by Bree Paulsen (MG Fantasy Graphic Novel Review)

Garlic and the Witch
(Garlic #2)
by Bree Paulsen
Published by Quill Tree Books
on September 6, 2022
Genre: Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, Fantasy
Length: 160 pages
Ages: 8 -12 years

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Synopsis:
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. 

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 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? 



My Thoughts:

Garlic goes on another adventure, this time to the far away Magic Market to buy the ingredients that Witch Agnes needs to fix Count's blood-subsitute. Garlic learns to overcome her fear of change and becomes a little more human along the way. 

I LOVE these books! 
They are seriously just the cutest, wholesome, heartwarming little basket of veggie-people and I just want to hug them!

Garlic is such a loveable character (as are all of the side characters) and I loved every moment of her growth and character development. Magicked into being, the veggie-people grow more and more human every day, and Garlic is very conscious of that, overworrying and then overcoming those worries with courage and a brave face. 

Besides the adorable characters, the story is simply magical with lots of camaraderie, heartwarming moments, and another beautifully happy ending.

These graphic novels are perfect for Autumn / Harvest season and include a vampire, witches, and a hint of suspense but are not scary and are the perfect read for leading into 'Spooky Season' for young readers. 

This is the stand-alone companion to 
Garlic and the Vampire!

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