‘Witch Boy’ Series Continues!
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.
Filed under: Graphic Novels, News, Young Adult
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Sofia says
I always want to be Molly Knox she inspires me
Anna says
I hope there is going to be a 4th book! I really enjoyed them and I just want to read more!
Amelia randell says
Me too I love them
Lily says
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
Andres GArcia says
Give me MORE these books are sooooooo goood
Andres GArcia says
Give me MORE these books are sooooooo goood please let there be a 4th book PLEASE
Edward Pena says
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.!!!!
victorino says
i hope there more book to continue the series