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An enchanting, farm-fresh debut graphic novel starring an unusual heroine who is braver than she realizes, for middle grade readers looking for a cozy, adventuresome read in the vein of Witch Boy or Be Prepared. Garlic feels as though she's always doing something wrong. At least with her friend Carrot by her side and the kindly Witch Agnes encouraging her, Garlic is happy to just tend her garden, where it's nice and safe. But when her village of vegetable folk learns that a bloodthirsty vampire has moved into the nearby castle, they all agree that, in spite of her fear and self-doubt, Garlic is the obvious choice to confront him. And with everyone counting on her, Garlic reluctantly agrees to face the mysterious vampire, hoping she has what it takes. After all, garlic drives away vampiresâ?¦rig… (more)
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light story about anthropomorphic vegetables (enchanted by a friendly witch) and their encounter with an unknown vampire (who turns out to be friendly). Garlic is a well-meaning, anxiety-ridden young sprout who doesn't look forward to her adventure, but
Should appeal to kids looking for more graphic adventure stories (though not of much interest to anyone else).
Animated by a witch along with other fruits and vegetables to help in her garden, Garlic is forced to face her fears
As in real life, her bigger problem may be coming to terms with the existence of celery. Ugh.
It is such a cute little book! The art style is sweet, and
It is such a cozy read, and I 10/10 would recommend!