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January 30, 2019 by Johanna

‘Witch Boy’ Series Continues!

January 30, 2019 by Johanna   9 comments

The Midwinter Witch

The popular and acclaimed Witch Boy series by Molly Knox Ostertag will continue!

The first book, the story of a boy named Aster who wants to practice magic in a family where only the girls are witches, came out for Halloween 2017. The sequel, The Hidden Witch, was released on Halloween last year. That one focused more on friendship, with new witch acquaintance Ariel, and learning to appreciate family in spite of struggles.

The publisher Graphix has announced a third book is coming in the series. The Midwinter Witch looks at a different holiday, with a Midwinter Festival setting that features witchery and shapeshifting competitions and a family reunion. Here’s more of the description:

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This year, [Aster is] especially excited to compete in the annual Jolrun tournament — as a witch. He’s determined to show everyone that he’s proud of who he is and what he’s learned, but he knows it won’t be easy to defy tradition.

Ariel has darker things on her mind than the Festival — like the mysterious witch who’s been visiting her dreams, claiming to know the truth about Ariel’s past. She appreciates everything the Vanissens have done for her. But Ariel still craves a place where she truly belongs.

The Festival is a whirlwind of excitement and activity, but for Aster and Ariel, nothing goes according to plan. When a powerful and sinister force invades the reunion, threatening to destroy everything the young witches have fought for, can they find the courage to fight it together? Or will dark magic tear them apart?

The Midwinter Witch is due out November 5 in both paperback and hardcover. As with the previous books, it’s aimed at ages 8-12 or grades 3-7.

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About Johanna

Johanna Draper Carlson has been reviewing comics for over 20 years. She manages ComicsWorthReading.com, the longest-running independent review site online that covers all genres of comic books, graphic novels, and manga. She has an MA in popular culture, studying online fandom, and was previously, among many other things, webmaster for DC Comics. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Comments

  1. Sofia says

    April 29, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    I always want to be Molly Knox she inspires me

  2. Anna says

    October 3, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    I hope there is going to be a 4th book! I really enjoyed them and I just want to read more!

    • Amelia randell says

      May 28, 2021 at 1:26 pm

      Me too I love them

  3. Lily says

    January 12, 2021 at 12:45 am

    Me too the books are amazing and l love them l really hope l can check the other two out and read them at my local library. :3

  4. Andres GArcia says

    March 23, 2021 at 10:07 am

    Give me MORE these books are sooooooo goood

  5. Andres GArcia says

    March 23, 2021 at 10:12 am

    Give me MORE these books are sooooooo goood please let there be a 4th book PLEASE

  6. Edward Pena says

    January 13, 2022 at 12:11 am

    Idea for next book, aster falls in love with a shifter from a rival magic family, they have to keep their relationship a secret. Someone get this idea to Molly Knox Ostertag.!!!!

  7. victorino says

    February 22, 2022 at 3:11 pm

    i hope there more book to continue the series

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  1. Recent News and Cover Reveals for Upcoming Kids and YA Comics – Comics Worth Reading says:
    February 5, 2019 at 11:18 am

    […] The Witch Boy Series Continues — The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag was followed by The Hidden Witch, and next comes The Midwinter Witch in November 2019. Moving away from the Halloween connection, this one features a different holiday, with a Midwinter Festival setting, magic competitions, and a family reunion. […]

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