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BSC graphix fans — and their little siblings — will tear through Karen’s Witch, the first in a cute new series with easy-to-read text and large, colorful panels for younger readers. Karen is convinced that her next-door neighbor is a witch. Will she save the neighborhood from evil, or find out that appearances can be deceiving? Recommended By Rhianna W., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
A fresh and fun graphic novel series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!
Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has wild gray hair. Mrs. Porter has a black cat named Midnight and always seems to be working in her garden. Karen isn't supposed to spy on her neighbor, but she's determined to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch named Morbidda Destiny!
Mrs. Porter is getting ready to have a special meeting at her house, and Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are they going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away — once and for all?
Review
"A great jumping-in point for younger readers or catnip for those wishing to soak up more time in Stoneybrook....Sure to bewitch fans new and old." Kirkus Reviews
Review
"The full-color illustrations are bright and detailed, and the story is fast paced and relatable." School Library Journal
Review
"Katy's work is so expressive and fun! The way she seamlessly blends high drama, big laughs, and tender family moments blows me away, and I couldn't be happier to welcome her to the club." Gale Galligan, adapter and illustrator of The Baby-sitters Club: Kristy's Big Day graphic novel
About the Author
Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 180 million books in print, making it one of the most popular series in the history of publishing. Her novels include A Corner of the Universe (a Newbery Honor Book), Belle Teal, Here Today, A Dog's Life, On Christmas Eve, and the Main Street and Family Tree series, as well as the much-loved collaborations P.S. Longer Letter Later and Snail Mail No More, with Paula Danziger. Ann lives in upstate New York.
Katy Farina is a comics artist and illustrator based in Los Angeles. She is currently a background painter for She-Ra and the Princesses of Power at DreamWorks TV. In the past, she has done work for BOOM! Studios, Oni Press, and Z2 Comics. Visit her online at katyfarina.com.