From the illustrator of the web comic "Strong Female Protagonist" comes a debut middle-grade graphic novel about family, identity, courage--and magic. Full color.

From the creator of the acclaimed graphic novel "The Witch Boy" comes a new adventure set in the world of magic and shapeshifting, featuring ordinary kids who are just trying to make friends.

"Aster always looks forward to the Midwinter Festival, a reunion of the entire Vanissen family that includes competitions in witchery and shapeshifting. This year, he's 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...